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Economic Times
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
'Chahat Fateh Ali Khan performed better than Pakistani Army', memers mock his new patriotic song, watch video
Social media influencer and aspiring singer Chahat Fateh Ali Khan has unveiled a new patriotic track called " Meray Watan Meray Chaman " to honor the national spirit following the recent ceasefire between Pakistan and song was released on May 14 through Chahat Fateh Ali Khan's official YouTube and Instagram channels. Renowned for his unique singing style and strong online presence, Chahat's newest track has quickly attracted thousands of have flooded social media with reactions and comments, expressing a mix of admiration and surprise after watching the use commented 'The Horror'. Another user commented 'watan and chaman both upgraded'. Another commented 'Aliens are beautiful than him'. Disclaimer Statement: This content is authored by a 3rd party. The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). ET does not guarantee, vouch for or endorse any of its contents nor is responsible for them in any manner whatsoever. Please take all steps necessary to ascertain that any information and content provided is correct, updated, and verified. ET hereby disclaims any and all warranties, express or implied, relating to the report and any content therein. More
Mint
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
‘Ae Mere Kaan!' Pakistani singer Chahat Fateh Ali Khan's new patriotic song sparks meme fest, leaves netizens in splits
Following the recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan, Pakistani social media personality and singer Chahat Fateh Ali Khan released a new patriotic song titled Meray Watan Meray Chaman. Intended to evoke national pride, the song instead triggered a wave of online hilarity and ridicule, uniting users from both sides of the border in memes and jokes. Chahat, whose real name is Kashif Rana, is no stranger to virality. He first rose to online fame with his offbeat track 'Bado Badi' and later attempted a rendition of Indian singer Karan Aujla's hit song 'Tauba Tauba.' Aujla responded to the parody video by pleading, "Uncle na karo please," a reaction that resonated widely across social media. The release of Meray Watan Meray Chaman saw X flooded with memes. One user wrote, 'When Pakistan PM @CMShehbaz realized missiles don't dropped @chahat_fateh instead. Ae Mere Watan turned into Ae Mere Kaan! This isn't a song, it's an acoustic war crime. Our ears are demanding asylum!' Someone else posted, 'Now, this is a Pakistani strike; no Indian can survive. Forget BrahMos, just surrender. The Pakistan Army has dropped its ultimate weapon on India. It's called Chahat Fateh Ali Khan.' Another viral meme read, 'Pakistan has a more deadly weapon than the nuclear bomb & that is Chahat Fateh Ali Khan.' According to India Times, the song was so absurd to many that it sparked comparisons with Dhinchak Pooja, India's own meme-worthy pop sensation. Even Grammy-winning Indian music producer Ricky Kej reacted to the song by calling it 'a horror,' joining the thousands who poked fun at the patriotic performance. Chahat Fateh Ali Khan's fame has skyrocketed in recent years, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic when he began uploading music videos more actively. Though musically unconventional, his videos continue to rack up views and laughter. Before his music career, he had a brief stint as a first-class cricketer, representing Lahore in the 1983–84 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy. According to Economic Times, he scored 16 runs across three innings. He later moved to the UK, played club cricket for 12 years, and worked as a taxi driver.
Express Tribune
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
‘Mere Watan Mere Chaman': Chahat Fateh Ali Khan releases new patriotic song
Listen to article Social media personality and self-styled singer Chahat Fateh Ali Khan has released a new patriotic song titled "Meray Watan Meray Chaman" as a tribute to the national spirit in the wake of the recent Pakistan-India ceasefire. The song was released on May 14 via Chahat Fateh Ali Khan's official YouTube and Instagram platforms. He is known for his unconventional singing style and presence online. Chahat's latest release has already garnered thousands of views. The video has a runtime of four minutes and 21 seconds and features lyrics expressing devotion to Pakistan.
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Chahat Anand
Chahat Anand blends traditional Indian flavors with contemporary formats, making her content trendy, and her unique and relatable storytelling technique make her content stand out. Hailing from Haryana and a former software developer, Chahat transitioned from tech to taste in 2018 when she launched her YouTube channel. With her engaging content — ranging from quick recipes to candid food reviews — she amassed over 2.3 million subscribers and 2 million followers on Instagram. In 2023, she was awarded Food Review Creator of the Year at Creators United and featured among the Top 20 Indian Food Influencers. Her journey is marked by successful collabs with top brands like Maggi, Domino's, Zomato, Pepsi, and Swiggy.
Express Tribune
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
The man behind the jeans
Pakistan has had a slew of pop heroes emerge from the music industry in the nineties, but only one of them has been synonymous with a piece of clothing. That piece of clothing, of course, is the humble pair of jeans — the hallmark of college innocence — and that pop hero is Ali Haider. During a recent appearance on Ahmad Ali Butt's podcast, Haider, family man to the core, took listeners on a trip down memory lane as he recounted his humble beginnings in the music industry amid student life, his down-to-earth behind-the-scenes persona, and how his life changed after the harrowing loss of his young son in 2009. The early days "In my family, there were no singers," remarked Haider. "There was no precedent, and no one had ever done it before – although there was no mehndi in my family that didn't have me singing! I used to listen to all the pop singers of the time, like Nazia and Zoheb." Haider explained that the fact that no one had laid the groundwork for him made laying the groundwork for a career in pop tricky – but not impossible. "It might have been easier if there had been someone in my family who had already done it – I don't know," said Haider, looking back. "It was quite difficult for me to come out as a singer, but at the end of the day, I left engineering to pick up a career in music. When you're young, you have so much energy – I was making music, but also clearing my exams at the same time!" Despite his success in balancing both his studies and music, the former pop star recalled that his family was still not wholly convinced singing was a viable profession. "My father didn't think it was a real job," he noted. "We weren't big shots or anything. I knew I would have to do engineering at some point, but while I was in NED, I kept getting these opportunities to perform." Haider is cemented in fans' minds as the face and voice behind Purani Jeans, the anthem for college students in the nineties, but he credits the hit song Chahat for proving to be the turning point. "All of a sudden, Chahat came out – and it somehow became a hit in India. I don't know how. HMV India called me, and I had no idea that anyone in India even knew me." Handling fame Despite being propelled to stardom with Purani Jeans and Chahat and spending a large chunk of time either performing or on the road touring. Haider maintained that through it all, he remained the same person he had always been growing up. "When Purani Jeans came out, we were still busy with school and college, but then all of a sudden, we had to travel so much," explained Haider. "All we knew was that we were going on tours, and it was really hard – back then we had shows on weekdays as well. There was a hype and it does have an effect on you, but during that early time, I was still an innocent little kid. I'd be missing my mother on the road!" Indeed, Haider insisted that his family remained his touchstone throughout his career. "I would tour, record an album, but still come back home to the family at the end of the day, where life would still be going on as normal." It was not just the prospect of family, but his musical cohorts that helped him remain grounded. "Luckily, the group that I used to hang out with were all educated and just like a family. I didn't feel like we were in a foreign environment," he said. "Yes, we used to party, but I have never denied that. My parents knew this too. I was just a very normal guy." Family life Paying homage to his own 'normal guy' image, Haider knew that the wedding he wanted would be pared to the basics. "When I decided to get married, it was very simple. My bhabi introduced us to her best friend, and I liked her. In three days we got our nikkah done." The couple ultimately got their simple nikkah, and it is a decision the musician has never looked back on since. "It was the best decision of my life," he said warmly. "My wife has taught me the art of patience, and I can't believe she is still one of my fans, even though knows me better than anyone else and knows how moody I can be!" Haider's life changed forever after the death of his son in 2009, a trauma that altered the course of his career. Halting his love for pop, the singer channelled his pain into more religious offerings, such as naats, and ultimately relocated to the US with his wife and daughters after being unfairly persecuted in his home country for years. "Of course no place is safe, but at least no one here [in Houston] is chasing us," pointed out Haider. "There was a time once in Pakistan when my wife and I were also chased while the kids were in the car." Today, Haider is happy to run his own radio show in Houston, although laments how difficult it has become for young musicians to make a name for themselves in Pakistan. "Back when I started out, I think people were more professional," mused the singer. "There was a set procedure on how to record album, produce it, write it, and release it. Now I think people sometimes just get lucky, and others struggle a lot. Back then, releasing companies may have made you cry a bit if you weren't a hit, but they also had a job to do, and there were so many avenues, so many options." As for whether anyone in the next generation wants to follow in their father's footsteps? Haider reckons his middle daughter may be the one to take up the mantle. "My middle daughter has a big love for music," he said fondly. "She even likes Turkish and Japanese music. She's composed her own things as well, but says she isn't ready to show me just yet!"
