Coke Studio | Season 14 | Mehram | Asfar Hussain x Arooj Aftab honest reaction video Writing Rahul

#Mehram #CokeStudio14 #SoundOfTheNation
So I finally listened to Mehram from Coke Studio Season 14 by Asfar Hussain and Arooj Aftab. Hope you will enjoy it.
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Coke Studio 14
Curated & Produced by Xulfi
Song Narrative: Asfar Hussain and Xulfi
Composed by Asfar Hussain & Xulfi
Written by Asfar Hussain, Additional Lyrics by Xulfi
Music Arranged & Produced by Abdullah Siddiqui, Xulfi & Arooj Aftab
Mixed by Xulfi
ARTIST
Asfar Hussain - Vocals
Arooj Aftab - Vocals
Haroon Daniel - Drums
Payam Mashrequi - Synth/Linnstrument
Melvin Arthur - Electric Guitar
Asad Haider Khan - Synth Bass
David Joseph - Cello
Rohail Nawab - Acoustic Guitar
Faiz Qazi - Harp
Asad Ali - Piano
Shahzad Ismaily - Guitar & Synth
Produced By GIRAFFE PAKISTAN
Executive Producer: Muhammad Ibrahim
Creative & Project Head: Wajeeha Badar
Creative Manager: Sherry Khattak
Creative Manager: Zahra Aamer
Operations Manager: Saad Mansoor
Creative Associate: Sarah Aminuddin
Creative Associate: Seemab Saqib
Sound Squad Coordinator: Shahrukh Khattak
On-Ground Coordinator: Abdullah Khan
SOUND SQUAD
Chief Sound Engineer: Ishaq Nazir
Audio Electrical Engineer: Muhammad Saifullah
Senior Audio Engineer: Sherry Khattak
Senior Recording Engineer: Turaab Khan
Audio Networking Engineer: Omair Farooq
Audio Engineer: Payam Mashrequi
Audio Engineer: Zyad Ahmed Tariq
Audio Engineer: Malik Arslan
Audio Engineer: Asad Khan (Psydfx)
Monitoring Assistant: Yashwa Ayub
Senior Monitoring Engineer: Haider Ali
Senior Monitoring Engineer: Roger John
Senior Monitoring Engineer: Saqlain Majeed
Audio Assistant: David Joseph
TALENT MANAGEMENT
Adil Naeem
Shahdad Karim
Ahsan Aziz
Jahanzeb Kalmati
Sheraz Farooqui
Faisal Rafiq
THINK TANK
Murtaza Niaz
Abdullah Siddiqui
Natasha Noorani
Adnan Dhool
Sherry Khattak
LINE PRODUCTION
Qamber Ali (Celcius)
Mir Mehmood Ahmed Halepota (Celcius)
VIDEO PRODUCTION
Director: Murtaza Niaz
Producer: Maaz khan Tareen
Assistant Producer: Danish Ali
Production Coordinator: Moazzam Ali
Video Production Company: PMR STUDIO WORKS
Project Manager: Saad Mehboob (PMR)
Cinematographer: Aamir Mughal
Assistant Director: Mehroz Khan (Mk)
Assistant Director: Areeb Imtiaz
Production Designer: Hashim Ali
Assistant Production Desiger: Mahina Reki
Art Director & Set Designer: Umer Butt
Edit & Post: Mehroz Raza (Mizo) - PMRSTUDIOWORKS
Colorist: Ahmet Güney (Turkey)
Set: Aqeel Ur Rehman (Set & Act)
Set In charge: Adeel Ur Rehman
Wardrobe Stylist: Maryam Raja
Hair & Make-up: Toni & Guy
Gaffer: Asif Hassan
Focus Pullers: Waqas Younus & M.Waqas
Camera & Lights: Studio 146 & LCG
Ronin Operator: Mir Sultan
Ronin Asst: Bilal Kaleem
DIT: Studio 146
Smart Video Assist: Sharp Image
TRANSPORT
Al Alam Rentals
Bukhari Travels
CATERING
Ronaq
Photography: Nadir Firoz Khan
BTS (O DIMENSION)
Producer (BTS): Moiz Qazi
Associate Producer (BTS): Amna Maqbool
Videographers: Faiz Qazi; Moiz Qazi
Editors: Meer Farhad Jamali; Moiz Qazi
BTS Photography: Sharjeel Naqvi
Song Translation: Anum Qadri
Sub-title Manager: Ahmed Saeed
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Song
Mehram
Artist
Asfar Hussain, Arooj Aftab
Album
Mehram
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[@user-jk2vy9im2d]

I remember listening to your reactions for the first time and thinking how Rahul would actually react to *Mehram* because it made an impact on literally everyone and then I kept thinking about how sensitive you are to things and you'd actually interpret this one. So glad you chose it before every other song. We are here haha.

[@WritingRahul]

:)) it made really emotional :))

[@Ayla-xu4nf]

“Dil bhar kay aanhain thak geya, phir bhi na ro paye hum” no matter how many times I listen to this song, this part gets me crying like a baby. Also @5:18 when Asfar says “Mein sun raha tha sab hee” yea hits like a truck

[@mjabbasi7206]

From the first time i listened to this song when it came out, and then on every subsequent listen, one line has stood out for me each time... it goes, "Kitni karoon mein iltija saath ki chaand se.." for me, this line is the essence of this whole song. so much helplessness, sadness, exhaustion in this line. To me, this is what this song is all about.

[@WritingRahul]

It's a very powerful song. Some feelings live forever.

[@Kingpinsodapop]

In my opinion this was the most under-rated song of Coke studio season 14... The lyrics and Arooj's vocals were exceptional!!

[@WritingRahul]

The vocals were amazing. Very beautiful song. I got the maximum number of requests for this song. So glad for that too.

[@Marvee78]

This song triggers a visceral reaction. The soft voices amplify the lyrics and the music blends so nicely with the vocals. Thank you for your reaction and analysis. I found it very gothic, as if Heathcliffe or Miss Havisham were around the corner.

[@WritingRahul]

Thank you. And thanks for your insight. It does have a very strong gothic vibe indeed. And the voices are just something!

[@NawabKhan-ht8hw]

You have such a pure heart. Hates off sir Love from North Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@WritingRahul]

Thank you so much. Really means a lot. Lots of love to you too.

[@onlyhousestarklivesmatter]

Adore your reactions 🥺

[@WritingRahul]

Thank you so, so much. Really means a lot.

[@TheKayani]

I love how you show your emotions on camera makes you look like a human Not like those who say that they dont wanna cry on camera i mean its human nature everybody cries and there should be no shame in this

[@WritingRahul]

Thank you. I have always believed that one should not hide soft emotions. Also I have heard that if one suppresses one's emotions a lot and does not cry, one can get a heart attack :(

[@shaziakhan7050]

Thank you soooooo much for your reaction…as always top notch content..

[@shaziakhan455]

This song generally hits between the eyes every time I listen to it...it is so haunting...great reaction.. Listen to kana yaari or tu Jhoom for a mood lift . The incident at the Oscars was uncalled for .restraint is the answer ..

[@WritingRahul]

Kana yaari is my favourite! Heard it when it came out. Will make a video still. And this song, i feel, will make me cry no matter how many times I listen to it. Will cover Tu Jhoom as well.

[@khurramdbg]

Haunting voices. Haunting melody. Completely hopeless but magnetic. This is my top favorite song from this season. Please go through the musical journey video of this song. You would love the song even more after watching behind-the-scenes efforts.

[@WritingRahul]

This song is really something. Will watch the magical journey soon.

[@zaramalik2233]

At last Marham is here with an emotional n natural reaction. It's good to feel things by heart n not bad to be emotional. It shows the softness if heart and no doubt u have a soft heart. Keep it up Rahul

[@WritingRahul]

:)) thank you :))

[@Vladmir-Putin]

Afsar Hussain is ‘Bayaan' lead man and an outstanding lyricist.

[@nabiladavis9055]

Arooj is nominated for 2 Grammy's awards this year....

[@MrHardLiner]

Mehram (محرم) is an Islamic religious term which refers to spouse or any blood relative whom you can't marry. But, in general speaking term of Urdu, it means the person who knows you very well and you share your secrets with him or her.

[@WritingRahul]

Thank you so much for the explanations. This takes the meaning of this song to another level for me :))

[@ezzazulekha5359]

I always love to watch your reaction even after the song ends. I like your observation in every aspect. Keep it up! And I'm looking forward to see your reaction on Old Coke Studio seasons and Nescafé basement. ♥️♥️

[@WritingRahul]

Thank you so much. Am really happy to know you enjoy my videos. Will keep them coming. Will start with basement after finishing cs 14

[@humaafandi8894]

You did it! Thanks so much..

[@WritingRahul]

Thank you so much. It is such a lovely song!

[@duraynayab8976]

The male singer, Asfar Hussain, belongs to a band called Bayaan. If you liked/loved his voice that much, you should react to Teri Tasveer by Bayaan. It’s such a deep and an immensely sad song but I’ve been listening to it multiple times a day since the past few months. Highly recommended!!

[@suhailabbas4460]

The amount of details you have on display for the sake of reaction of this song is above par. Not many song reactors come near your detailed analysis. God bless you with best of health and a long life. Via ~Srinagar Kashmir

[@WritingRahul]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@fareehamiandara6965]

Greetings Rahul ji. YA Allah, finally😄. I have two emotions for this song. Haunting memories that you want to cling to because they are the relics of your past, like Nations preserve their glorious relics from the past. Nostalgia, that you sometimes purposefully want to delve into, drown in it and emerge in the present feeling clean as it works like a catharsis. The voices are so appropriate because they are also haunting and nostalgic. Very ethereal and other worldly..... Will Smith: The American Comedy culture is based on roasting, lambasting anything, and everything be it ideas, infra structures, politics, or personalities. Nothing is sacred. Specially the Oscars and White House Correspondents' dinner are the two occasions famous for hits on personalities. Chris Rock was following the tradition, right or wrong aside. Will Smith was out of line, and acted very Juvenile in his response. Violence is not to be condoned in any form except as self defense in a life or death situation. Will also undermined Jada as a woman. I would have felt offended, that my husband didn't trust me to take care of myself if the need be. She is an eloquent and a verbose woman who could've come up with a crisp retort had she felt the need to do so. It was a dig at her she should have made the choice to address it or let go. This is setting the wrong precedent and Will knows better. I am so glad that Will had the decency to come out publicly and apologize profusely. Chapter closed, we move on and let them move on.

[@humaafandi8894]

Sorry, she enjoyed the bullying. Will only reacted because she got mad. Before that he laughed at a joke, which was in the soft end. Her "entanglement" degraded the whole family, not Chris

[@SMA265]

Somebody might have already commented about it but Urooj Aftab is nominated for for grammy this year, and Asfar Hussain is the vocalist of the band "Bayan", their tracks are very good. Put it in your bucket list.

[@naumannaeem2809]

I was waiting for your reaction Thank you so much sir 😊😊💕 Lots of love from Pakistan 💕💕💕

[@WritingRahul]

Thank you so much 🥰 Lots of love to you from India

[@MangoTalkx]

10:15 I use NT-USB Rode Mic its best

[@WritingRahul]

Thank you so much! The audio of your videos is really good. I am going to take a look at this. Also, should I get an interface? I have a zoom h1 sound recorder. Should I use the rode mic with that or get the scarlet solo?

[@KamranKhan-dr4py]

i can't wait for the reaction. Thank you in advance. will have reaction to your reaction later

[@WritingRahul]

:)) thank you :))

[@junaidtipu7340]

Yaar Rahul bhai. Your smile is that million dollar smile, it can light up the dim dark dungeons of this otherwise melancholy song's ghetto. But your tears are painful, for they are honest and genuine. So it strikes a cord instantly. Unlike you I didn't cry listening to this somber number, but seeing your facial expression made me sad too. Then I looked at your wonderful book collection and found the perfect metaphoric translation for the song, 'The part I left with you '. Sounds a great read and I'm looking it up as I type.... Stay smiling man, it's good to smile and laugh with you and through your vids, though it can be cathartic watching you shed what others may not be able to, emotions through tears Bless ya

[@WritingRahul]

Thank you so much for your kind words Junaid, really means a lot. Thank you so, so, so much.

[@junaidtipu7340]

@@WritingRahul honestly a pleasure Rahul. Thank you for being so honest while attempting a very public reaction

[@EarningTipsForU]

I always love these songs perfect moments captured in this video fantastic reaction

[@WritingRahul]

Thank you so much! Really means a lot. And thank you so, so, so much for all your encouragement!

[@waqarsoomro5226]

This song is literally the most beautiful song of the season 14. You have beautifully reviewed it. Genuinely loved your review and your insight is also great.. simply zabardast

[@WritingRahul]

Thank you so much, really mean a lot.

[@waqarsoomro5226]

@@WritingRahul glad sir. Your reviews have become part of visiting KZbin. Arooj Aftab has been nominated for Grammy Award. Obama also listed her song Mohabbat in his playlist. Go for it sir

[@WritingRahul]

She is really amazing!!!!! (And thank you so much)

[@waqarsoomro5226]

@@WritingRahulstay blessed sir 🙂

[@WritingRahul]

Thank you so much

[@gamerzinn4768]

And you got hit... Thanks for your reaction

[@WritingRahul]

:)) thank you :))

[@nabiladavis9055]

Pakistan a land of gems 💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎

[@virgoreads6980]

Sir I love your reactions as they are very thoughtful!

[@WritingRahul]

Thank you so much :) really happy to know that

[@nikunjsharma5276]

You should listen and react to NAHI MILTA by ASFAR HUSSAIN and his band. You'll love it for sure

[@WritingRahul]

Thanks. Will check it out

[@joinzaheer]

My favourite from this aeason 🥰🥰

[@WritingRahul]

It's really beautiful

[@rafiqulislam2287]

If you really like the voice of Asfar Hussain then i think you should try "Teri Tasveer" which was written and sung by asfar of the band "Bayaan". His voice is magical...

[@WritingRahul]

Thank you! Will check out Teri Tasveer and other songs by Bayaan. His voice is magical.

[@madmax5756]

Sweet....😍 I was waiting for this😁 Love you❤❤

[@WritingRahul]

:)) thank you so much :))

[@saadiatalib5896]

Rahul bhai yeh gana to bohut rulaata hai....aap ready ho jai. Hauntingly beautiful. Just surrender to it. I saw the incident live and my opinion is there a lot of options before you resort to assault...for someone's words. No excuse whatsoever and his speech just made it worse. He sucked the air and joy out of the room and like a narcissist, made it about himself and his wife. Took the attention from people's work ..some who have worked decades to get there.

[@WritingRahul]

This song is quite something! Made me cry! About the Oscars - I still can't figure put what was going on in his head. I wanted this Oscar ceremony to go down in memory as the year when Dune won 6 Oscars but sadly that has not happen for the exact reason you mentioned :( They had been working for the film for a decade!

[@Kaschif_Ali]

Hey Rahul i loved your reaction as always. Just to let you know the female singer Arooj Aftab won Grammy last day.!! 🎉

[@WritingRahul]

Hi Kashif, Thank you for your comment :)) really happy to know you liked my reaction. And got to know about Arooj's Grammy win! Cheers!

[@doctorj9594]

Arooj aftab won grammy yesterday

[@WritingRahul]

Yes!!! Just got to know!!!!! Cheers!

[@nabiladavis9055]

Coke studio Pakistan nailed....😔

[@saracapley8616]

I agree. I think it is the uniqueness of their vocals which makes the song and the stripped back composition. Re the Oscars incident I think its a case of two wrongs don't make a right. Anyone whose ever been bullied know words can cause pain but also violence is rarely the answer. Will Smith could have handled it better and come out on top

[@WritingRahul]

The vocals are quite something! I have never come anyone's fan so quickly! Can't wait to listen to other songs by these artists! About Will Smith - I share the same thoughts. Both were wrong. What Rock did was wrong and what Will did was even worse. If I put myself in his shoes - if someone invited me to an even and insulted Mez I would just walk out. (in fact I did that at a lit fest so many years back). Also, insult comedy needs to be discouraged. I don't approve of that.

[@erphan465]

Please react to the Muhabat by Arooj Aftab the female vocalist in this song, she won Grammy award for Muhabat this year

[@WritingRahul]

That's next on my list. Planning to do that today or tomorrow.

[@nayyabamjad7438]

can uh explain something about the book behind uh (The God equation ) 🌸

[@k2411871]

Bro, I would hold off from investing in a new mic and save up to get a better camera (with built in mic) and lighting. You shouldn't confuse meekness for weakness, so imho there is nothing wrong with your voice. If I could make a suggestion, try having a collab reaction with Jyoti Sardar, another Indian English speaking youtuber she and her friend make great reaction videos

[@WritingRahul]

Thanks Khalid. For camera, I am considering Sony EV e-10 but it seems to be in short supply right now. And thank you. Also, I follow Jyoti Sardar's channel will try get in touch. But i fear I am a very small channel and they might not find my channel worth collaborating.

[@k2411871]

@@WritingRahul "Nothing ventured nothing gained". Just reach out to them on their social and see what happens. You had coke studio contacting you and you did an interview with Kakoram. Hikmath is on your side. Do it like an interview style. I guarantee you she will like your background. If you could listen to "Daikh Le Shakl Meri Kis ka Aayina Hun Mein by Maulvi Haider Hassan Vehranwale" and let me know what you think please (does not have to be a reaction vid). It has 2.2M views, and for its the most spiritually uplifting song I've ever heard. I'd like to know if it moves you too I know nothing about tech bro.

[@shoaibhaider9497]

Eveytime on male voice start crying

[@WritingRahul]

It's very overwhelming

[@syedharis4524]

Plz Aaqa par bhi reaction dijiye ga

[@WritingRahul]

Noted

[@shallahwaqar473]

Watching you crying hit me more hard 👀

[@WritingRahul]

:(( it was such an overwhelming feeling! The three songs that made me cry were Pasoori, Yeh Duniya and Mehram.

[@nabeel1183]

Please react Arooj Aftab recent performance in London. "Arooj Aftab - Aey Na Balam (Live In London) ft. Anoushka Shankar"

[@WritingRahul]

Will sure check it out! Thanks!

[@humaafandi8894]

Jada enjoyed the bullying after the slap. Will only reacted because she got mad. Before that he laughed at a joke, which was in the soft end. Her "entanglement" degraded the whole family, not Chris

[@WritingRahul]

It was all so messed up! Left such a bad taste.

[@hasnainhyderzardari7443]

I think your voice is cool

[@WritingRahul]

Thank you so much!

[@aahilwrites]

Hy sir you are crying 💘

[@WritingRahul]

:((

[@hafeezhaque5333]

please react on ' BOL HU ' Nescafe Basement 5 ....Amazing spiritual and motivational song... you must watch

[@ahmednaveed9609]

Please react to Nahin Milta by Bayaan. My favourite song of today's time.

[@WritingRahul]

I like Bayaan! Thanks! Will check it out!

[@ahmednaveed9609]

Thank you. Also teri tasveer by bayaan. Its a little more sad than my taste but still an amazing song.

[@WritingRahul]

I have heard Teri Tasveer! I like it! The video is directed by Hashim Ali!

[@shamailjogezai1209]

Please react to BTS of Mehram it is as moving as the song

[@WritingRahul]

Will surely do. In fact, will do that next.

[@herowarswithkazmi]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️,

[@WritingRahul]

Thank you ☺️

[@herowarswithkazmi]

@@WritingRahul You're welcome,

[@farazshah1740]

What problem are you trying to solve with the new audio equipment? and what workflow do you go through for attaching audio with your video. I am guessing that you are using your shotgun mic plugged into your camera right now, and you want to use OBS or some similar software to capture both your camera and the screen in one go. For this type of reaction video, you don't want to have a microphone in your face so a shotgun mic is the best choice IMHO. Samson C03 is a condenser microphone, and you will need to have it very close to your mouth. The shotgun mic you have right now is pretty good, if you want to have more bass in your voice then you have to bring the mic closer to your mouth, around 6-12 inches away will put you in the sweet spot and you can use a boom pole to have it right above your head just out of the view of your camera (there are plenty of videos on youtube that can show you how to do that, here's one kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHu3oaWfnrV9f5o). I hope that helps

[@WritingRahul]

Hi Faraz, Thank you so much for your comment. When I watch videos from other youtube channels, the sound is crisper, I feel so I thought I can use an upgrade. Right now I am using Rode Video mic (Shotgun) and record the sound on an Zoom H1 sound recorder. I have an old camera (Nikon D5100) and tried connecting the mic directly but got a lot of noise. So I record the sound on Zoom H1 and then sync the sound while editing. From what I understand, the mic I have already is suitable for my setup. Thanks for sharing the link, it was helpful. You think I should invest in an audio interface? Thank you once again :))

[@farazshah1740]

@@WritingRahul if I were you, I would use a software like OBS (free), use a USB HDMI adapter ($11) to plug in your camera directly into your computer, plug your audio 3.5mm audio cable into your computer then record everything in one place on the computer. I simplified a bit by using Rode VideoMic GO II that plugs directly into computer via USB ($100)

[@onlyhousestarklivesmatter]

Ps. My thoughts of Will Smith and Chris Rock saga is that he should not have slapped him. If he was trying to do this to "protect the feelings or for the respect of his wife" then I think this little stunt of his has done the opposite. It reflects poorly on WS... And no matter how insensitive the joke was, Chris Rock comes out looking like the bigger person for not stooping to violence and for carrying on with the show. Was the joke okay? I think it was very basic, not offensive but just not funny either (it Def didn't warrant physical violence). I am suffering from alopecia myself and a GI Jane joke would have gone over my (soon to be bald) head because I don't even know the movie. I wouldn't want my husband to "fight" for my honour or whatever, like I'm a big girl and I can take care of myself. I'd much prefer bad mouthing someone who made fun of my condition with my husband when we're in our room... You know? Like normal people. 😂 Anyhow. You asked for our thoughts so here they are. Hope you're not too bored reading this through 😂

[@WritingRahul]

Thank you again :) And I share the same point of view. His action has left such a bad taste that I am still not able to see him (or any of his movie) on screen. By all means he seems to be troubled by something and Chris Rock became the target of his displaced anger but that does not justify his action. All the actions taken against him still feel light to me.

[@hasnainhyderzardari7443]

I think no need to buy an other mic

[@WritingRahul]

Okay. Thanks :) i guess I should save money

[@hasnainhyderzardari7443]

will Smith and an other performer did wrong

[@WritingRahul]

I agree