LAHORE: Renowned singer Meesha Shafi has come to the defence of the artists who sang the official anthem of Pakistan Super League’s (PSL) sixth edition.
The track, featured legendary singer Naseebo Lal, Aima Baig and rapping duo Young Stunners, has been massively criticised by netizens. However, some including Shafi, have voiced support for the anthem and the artists behind it.
Taking to her Instagram stories on Tuesday, the singer wrote, “Groove Mera isn’t just a musical win, it’s a win over classism, over post-colonial inferiority complex and a rigid system that favours only a selective few repeatedly.”
“A shame that we deny ourselves a legendary talent like Naseebo Lal over these hang-ups,” added the singer. “Kudos to the whole team,” she concluded.
While insulting the song and the artists involved, former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar had said, “I am about to file a case against PCB. Who came up with this idea? Such an awful composition!”
“Who at PCB was responsible for such a song? Don’t you feel ashamed? You have scared my children. They haven’t been talking to me for the last three days,” he added.
