We had never imagined seeing a feud between Human Rights Minister Shireen Mazari and Afreen Afreen sensational singer Momina Mustehsan, but it pretty much happened last night. Right before our eyes.
Shireen Mazari Shared her Views on the Latest Version of Ko Ko Korina
The song was covered in Coke Studio by Ahad Raza Mir and Momina Mustehsan and Mazari called it ‘horrendous’. Momina did not quite agree to the way Mazari spoke, and they argued on Twitter. It ended with Momina apologising.
R u serious! Liking or disliking a song has nothing to do with anyone or any politics! It's a personal choice. I did not like the song. End of story. https://t.co/7v01spfVZQ
— Shireen Mazari (@ShireenMazari1) October 22, 2018
On the Other Hand, Ahad Raza Mir Thanked his Fans a Few Days For All the Love he Received Because of the Song
Thank you to everyone, esspecially my fans for the tremendous amount of love and appreciation for my song in Coke Studio. Can't begin to tell you how much it meant to me and for what an honor it was to perform in this years season. Love you guys!
— Ahad Raza Mir (@ahadrazamir) October 20, 2018
People were quite confused what he meant by this tweet because literally everyone hated the song but ok no problem bro.
yaar thori to sharam kar mere bhai.. aisay kaun karta hai?
— ASG (@ahadfooty_II) October 20, 2018
So Anyway, After Yesterday’s Social Media Debate Between Momina And Mazari, Ahad Decided to Step In and Share his Two Cents
He Starts With a Lighter Tone Message
I am honoured that I got to cover Ko Ko Korina. Some people enjoyed it and some not to so much, which is fair. Look at how we love to appreciate and criticize. It shows our nation is alive. Even after hearing the song ? Pun intended.
— Ahad Raza Mir (@ahadrazamir) October 23, 2018
Then He Talks About the Memes he Has Seen On Ko Ko Korina
I loved the way everyone got together to talk about the song.
Ive seen all the memes and I have to say they're hilarious. Just shows the fantastic sense of humour of this nation. Trust me I take it all very positively.— Ahad Raza Mir (@ahadrazamir) October 23, 2018
He Thanks Thanks Everyone for the Opportunity and To Those Who Encouraged Him
I am also very grateful.
Grateful to people like HSY who openly appreciated our efforts and has always been a supportive light in our industry. I am thankful to Momina who dared to work with a newbie to Pakistani music.— Ahad Raza Mir (@ahadrazamir) October 23, 2018
Most importantly I want to thank CocaCola who gives opportunity to youth, to new faces, who promotes experimentation which uur country needs and who dares to do things in their own style. Coke is almost a pioneer in taking risks in Pakistan. Lets not forget its COKE Studio.
— Ahad Raza Mir (@ahadrazamir) October 23, 2018
Coke studio is here because of them. Dont forget about all the amazing music they have given you throughout the years.
— Ahad Raza Mir (@ahadrazamir) October 23, 2018
And Now He Talks About Shireen Mazari and Her Views Regarding the Tweet She Made
I am also pleansantly surpired that the minister of human rights noticed out attempt, although she did not have very nice things to say, I'm still happy she noticed.
Just a peice of advice: better choice of words next time Ms. Minister.— Ahad Raza Mir (@ahadrazamir) October 23, 2018
And He Quite Lost Everyone Here LMAO
Ms. Minister you represent a party that wants to bring change, supports youth and new ideas in Pakistan. The reach and duty of Human Rights promotes a caring approach to life. Dont "massacre" its meaning. You represent human rights in our country. Think about what that means.
— Ahad Raza Mir (@ahadrazamir) October 23, 2018
And He Goes Sharing More of His Views
Really all I'm trying to say is that we should learn to be kind. Even in our criticism. Trust me it goes a long way. Our song was a cover, and a cover is meant to deviate from the original. Its not supposed to sound or feel the same. And at the end of the day…it's a song.
— Ahad Raza Mir (@ahadrazamir) October 23, 2018
Also lets respect our artists. All of them. Everytime an artists works…they take a risk. Not for themselves…but for you. Trust me when I say we work hard for YOU. Not for ourselves. Want to critisize.. do it with love. Works better and definelty doesn't hurt as much.
— Ahad Raza Mir (@ahadrazamir) October 23, 2018
So lets remember something. If we can come together to hate something, we can do the same to love. Take that however you'd like.
Lastly to everyone that appreciated the song, I am honored and now will work twice as hard to gain the confidence of my critics.
Love you as a nation.— Ahad Raza Mir (@ahadrazamir) October 23, 2018
Well, let’s move on from this, shall we? Strange how a song has received more attention just because a minister chose to comment on it. She is a human who has some free time on her hands during a break or something. She listened to something, did not like it. Move on.
Appreciate criticism like adults. There is no point in advising her what she needs to do when you yourself are in the learning process.
There is a lot more to come for artists like Ahad Raza Mir and Momina Mustehsan. Learn, chin up and move on.