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Pasoori Hits 1 Billion YouTube Views!
7 Sep
Summary
- Pasoori is the first Pakistani music video to surpass one billion YouTube views.
- The song achieved global recognition, inspiring covers and remixes worldwide.
- Shae Gill urged fans to refrain from sending hate towards the Bollywood remix.
The acclaimed Pakistani song "Pasoori" has officially crossed the one billion mark on YouTube, marking a historic achievement as the first Pakistani music video to reach this milestone. Released on February 7, 2022, the collaboration between Ali Sethi and Shae Gill quickly became a global phenomenon.
"Pasoori" transcended borders, inspiring a multitude of covers and remixes internationally. Its cultural impact was further amplified when it was featured on the soundtrack for Disney's "Ms Marvel." A notable remix saw Coke Studio Africa collaborate with Sethi, Marwan Moussa, and Reekado Banks to infuse the track with Nigerian Afrobeats.
More recently, the song was re-recorded for the Bollywood film "Satyaprem Ki Katha" (2023). Following fan reactions and criticism towards this adaptation, Shae Gill took to social media to address the negativity. She expressed gratitude for the original song's success while encouraging listeners to avoid sending hate towards the new version, emphasizing constructive feedback over public humiliation.
