The teaser of the upcoming romantic music video for a modern cover of the iconic ghazal “Pehli Si Muhabbat” (originally by Mehdi Hassan) has sparked significant backlash on social media.
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It features renowned Pakistani singer Shafqat Amanat Ali acting as the romantic lead opposite popular Lollywood actress Resham.
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The teaser was shared by Resham on social media, generating heated debate on Monday.
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Fans criticized the “steamy” and intimate romantic scenes, with comments questioning the pairing (including age differences) and suggesting it detracts from the ghazal’s classical essence.
Some said things like “The song is beautiful, but the video ruined it” or expressed disappointment in Shafqat appearing in such sequences.
This is Shafqat Amanat Ali’s bold step into on-screen romance, blending nostalgia with contemporary visuals.
The music video is scheduled for release on December 31, 2025, through the music platform Sufiscore.
A reimagined rendition of the legendary ghazal originally immortalized by Madam Noor Jehan and penned by Faiz Ahmed Faiz.
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