Qawwali performed by Sabri Brothers
"Tajdar-e-Haram" |
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Song by Sabri Brothers |
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Language | Urdu, Persian, Arabic |
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Released | 1970 |
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Genre | Qawwali, Classical |
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Length | 27:06 |
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Label | EMI Pakistan |
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Composer(s) | Maqbool Ahmed Sabri |
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Lyricist(s) | Hakim Mirza, Habib Madni, & Others |
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"Tajdar-e-Haram" (Urdu: تاجدارِ حرم, lit. 'King of the Haram') is a qawwali performed by the Pakistani musical group, Sabri Brothers.[1][2]
1982 version
In 1982, Sabri Brothers recorded this qawwali for Pakistani film Sahaaray.[citation needed]
2015 version
In 2015, it was rendered by Atif Aslam, during Coke Studio season 8 episode 1. It was considered to be produced by Strings. Atif Aslam revealed that the track was produced by Shiraz Uppal.[4][5][6] This was a tribute paid by Atif to Sabri Brothers.[2][7]
Credits
- Artist – Atif Aslam
- Guest Musician – Tanveer Tafu (Rubab), Arsalan Rabbani (Harmonium)
- Humnawa – Jamshed Ali Sabri, Naveed Ali Sabri, Mohammad Shan, Zahid Akhtar
- Houseband – Complete (except Aahad)[8]
Popularity
The music video features Atif Aslam. It is the first Pakistani music video to cross 100 million views on YouTube.[9][10] The official video has garnered over 458 million views on YouTube, and became the most viewed Youtube video of Pakistani-origin, as of January 2022, leaving behind Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Momina Mustehsan's rendition of Afreen Afreen having 336 million views.[11] It has received over 5 million engagements and has been viewed in 186 countries worldwide.[12][11]
Reception
Amjad Sabri the son of Ghulam Farid Sabri said, "I really like how the music was arranged. Atif didn't do badly. I wish he could have worked on his diction a little more, as long as the essence remains untouched, there is no harm." He further said, "it was an honest accolade to his father and uncle".[13] British High Commissioner Christian Turner took to Twitter that his friend suggested him "Tajdar-e-Haram" by Atif Aslam and he thoroughly enjoyed it. In return, Atif also thanked him.[14]
2018 version
In 2018 Bollywood film Satyameva Jayate, it was recreated by Sajid–Wajid and sung by Wajid from the same duo. It released on 16 July 2018.[citation needed]
Credits
- Singer – Wajid
- Music – Sajid – Wajid
- Lyrics By – Danish Sabri
- Theme Designed And Arranged By – Sajid Wajid
- Song Programmed By – Aditya Dev
- Sajid Wajid's Assistant – Ashish Sehgal & Rahul Kothari
- Mix Assistant Engineers – Michael Edwin Pillai
- Song Mixed And Mastered By Eric Pillai (Future Sound Of Bombay)[15]
Critical reception
The song received negative reviews. It was not liked by audience. The filmmakers were criticized for making such song. It was said to be disaster, disrespectful and blasphemous.[16][17][18]
Version listings
1975 versionNo. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Tajdar-e-Haram" | 27:06 |
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1982 versionNo. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Tajdar-e-Haram" | 8:53 |
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2015 versionNo. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Tajdar-e-Haram" | 10:28 |
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2018 versionNo. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Tajdar-e-Haram" | 5:10 |
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Summary of versions
Country | Year | Film/Album | Genre | Language(s) | Length | Singer | Label | Ref(s). |
Pakistan | 1970 | Single | Qawwali | Urdu | 27:06 | Sabri Brothers | EMI Pakistan | [1] |
1982 | Sahaaray | 8:53 | N/A | |
2015 | Coke Studio S8E1 | Pop | Urdu, Arabic, Persian, Braj | 10:28 | Atif Aslam | Coke Studio | [4] |
India | 2018 | Satyameva Jayate | Urdu | 5:10 | Wajid Khan | T-Series | [15] |
See also
References
- ^ a b "Tajdar e Haram, Atif Aslam, Coke Studio Season 8". BeDelicious. 8 June 2016. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ^ a b Abbasi, Zaib (2 November 2017). "'Tajdar-e-Haram' Becomes Pakistan's First Video to Cross 100 Million Views". Music & Entertainment – MuzEnt. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ^ "Tajdar-E-Haram Coke Studio Season 8 by Atif Aslam" – via music.apple.com.
- ^ a b ""Tajdar-e-Haram" smashes YouTube record with more than 100 million views". Daily Times. 3 November 2017. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ^ "Pakistan sets new record with 'Tajdar-e-Haram', crosses 100 million views". bbcrecordlondon.com. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ^ Tribune.com.pk (27 December 2015). "Tajdar-e-Haram was produced by Shiraz Uppal". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
- ^ "Coke Studio's Tajdar-e-Haram crosses 100 million views on YouTube". Daily Pakistan Global. 2 November 2017. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
- ^ "Tajdar-e-Haram – Episode9– Season 8 – Coke Studio Pakistan". www.cokestudio.com.pk. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
- ^ "Tajdar-E-Haram, the First Pak Video to Cross 100 Million Views". The Quint. 13 November 2017. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ^ Scroll Staff (12 November 2017). "Watch: Pakistan's first YouTube video to cross 100 million views is Coke Studio's 'Tajdar-e-Haram'". Scroll.in. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ^ a b "Coke Studio Pakistan's 'Tajdar-e-Haram' & 'Afreen Afreen' hit 100 Million Views on YouTube". The Coca-Cola Company. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ^ "Abbtakk.tv: Latest News Breaking Pakistan, World, Live Videos". Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ^ "Amjad Sabri's Take on Atif Aslam 'Tajdar-E-Haram'". Madiha Shakeel. Business Recorder. 25 August 2015. Retrieved 27 August 2015.
- ^ says, Ahmed waseem (8 May 2020). "British High Commissioner is also a fan of Atif Aslam's Tajdar-E-Haram". Siasat.pk News Blog. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
- ^ a b Tajdar E Haram Video Song | Satyameva Jayate | John Abraham | Manoj Bajpayee | Sajid Wajid |, retrieved 10 May 2020
- ^ Sulaiman, Ghazala (27 July 2018). "Sabri Brothers' Tajdar-e-Haram Ruined by Bollywood!". Brandsynario. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
- ^ Tribune.com.pk (30 July 2018). "Bollywood's version of 'Tajdar E Haram' is no where close to Atif Aslam, Sabri Brothers'". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
- ^ Siddiqui, Mishaal (28 July 2018). "Bollywood just ruined our all time favorite Tajdar e Haram!". HIP. Retrieved 13 May 2020.