Iqbal Azeem’s world-famous ‘Faaslon Ko Takalluf’ wasn’t written the way it is recited today
KARACHI:
In any culture or society, some artefacts are so significant that their value grows onto the people over time. As time passes by and new eyes witness the old stories unravel, in equal shock and awe, the artefact stands as a reminder of not just bygone days but also what it takes to be truly timeless in an age where we are constantly running out of time.
The enchanting experience
World-famous Naat
Faaslon Ko Takalluf holds a similar value in Pakistan’s ever-changing cultural footprint. Schools kids who waited for the naat to finish so they could watch their 20 minutes of cartoons before being dashed off in school vans, now recall it as an imminent part of their childhood.
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Every time singer raises his hand in prayer, a blessing falls from sky, and with it a kalaam that everyone listens to
KARACHI:
Every time Atif Aslam raises his hand in prayer a blessing falls from the sky, and with it, a
kalaam that everyone listens to. The crisp white kurta shalwar and the soft top lighting almost give the impression that divine light is embracing Pakistan’s most sought-after voice.
Maybe, it has already entered his heart and is trying to find a place in his voice; a voice that fumbled surprisingly when he recited