Mekaal Hasan Band | Andholan | Saptak | MHB Song | Official Video

From the band's second record 'Saptak', comes one of MHB's most popular songs, 'Andholan' which is a largely instrumental song with a central vocal section.
The song features solos from all members and has become a favourite with music fans over the years.
'Andholan' is an Eastern Classical Term for a style of singing which involves expressive use of 'Meend' or slides from one note to the next in a raag or melody.
The word 'Andholan' also means revolution or mass movement in Hindi
Lyrics
There is no peace without you
I am in agony over memories of you
I spend the nights counting the stars
Your absence pains my heart
And brings suffering to my being
There is no peace without you
I am in agony over memories of you.
Personnel
Guitars: Mekaal Hasan
Flute: Muhammad Ahsan Papu
Keyboards: Javed Akhtar
Vocals: Javed Bashir
Bass: Sameer Ahmed
Drums: John Louis Pinto aka 'Gumby'
Released on 7th January, 2004.
Album mixed and mastered by Mekaal Hasan at Digital Fidelity Studios, Lahore Pakistan.
Album Produced by Mekaal Hasan for Dfs Records
Hear ‘Andholan' from ’Saptak' by Mekaal Hasan Band by going to
bit.ly/MHBMusic
Mekaal Hasan Band, sometimes shortened to MHB, is an international sufi rock band formed in Lahore, Pakistan in 2000 by composer, singer-songwriter and guitarist Mekaal Hasan.
The band members have roots in different genres, including pop, rock music, soul music, and black rock, the combination of each member has created a sound which has earned them fans from a variety of quarters.
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Official Website - www.mekaalhasanband.com

[@aakifrafique9857]

Anyone in 2024? Are there people who still listen to it? I was legit 6-7 years old when I listened to it for the very first time and still listen to it when I want to relive my childhood.

[@afaqueahmedkhanaak-official]

Totally unbelievable I 👂 listening 🎧 this in 2025 and this song still have same unmatched vibes totally awesome. What a Ara of Pakistan music

[@BusinessOG]

Mekaal Hassan band have been the best artists since the creation of Pakistan!

[@sHaseebali]

This was way ahead of its time. Even today sadly very few have appreciation for this level of music. Hoping & wishing to listen to loads more stuff from you guys. Love & Respect.

[@yourcellfix]

I love it and listening since youyube was not existed.

[@nomanbaloch5715]

Sadly Garbage has taken over today's music scene. 95% are auto-tune musicians. You rightly pointed out that they were way ahead of their time. Mekal is a living legend. ✨️

[@waleedkhanwaleedkhan8907]

In Paksitan no future of artist. Marny Key Bad Credit aor Tamghy Milty Hain.

[@Hardylivesforever]

@@waleedkhanwaleedkhan8907India loves Pakistan music ❤

[@nafeesumardraz6223]

You guys were far ahead of time ❤

[@syedwasif6464]

Whos listening in 2k20? Its been 15 years to this one now. Had a smile watching mekal hasan's bell bottom jeans which was damn in fashion 15 years back. The 1st ever live studio medley and then coke studio and nesscafe bassment took the idea from this one.

[@mekaalhasanband1]

Lovely to hear from you Wasif Bhai. There is lots of material which we have been recording of not just our own music, mut many outstanding and deserving musicians, singers and instrumentalists. In the coming month or so you should see these wonderful artists here online :) Thank you for your continued support :)

[@abhikkumarde1053]

Can someone please tell me which raag this song is based on ??

[@syedwasif6464]

@@mekaalhasanband1 your welcome ... I used to listen to this alot 15 years back when it was released. Its magic still today can't find any stuff like this on the internet.

[@utpaludit]

Syed Wasif its a bandish of keerwani, well improvised by mekaal bhaiya💖

[@kayayvid8309]

I just found this song on 14th July 2023 and I feel so bad for missing Mekal Hassan Band for so many years. Their level of Music is Next Level, Utra Pro Max, Ultimate. Full respect to Muhammad Hassan Papu for his brilliant play. He is just Amazing.

[@alesterarnetsam2175]

Who's here in 2024?

[@Nijat14]

Ideas like this gave way to lay the foundation of world famous music platforms like Coke Studio.

[@QuickLearnFix]

No one could’ve said it better 👍🏻

[@yamahatrbx5053]

The bass guitar lines are so amazing... hear it with good headphones on the left headphone cup bass is panned.. especially around the lead guitar solo... the dynamism of the bass notes are so beautiful. The control and subtlety of the bass notes in accordance with guitar sounds out of this world. beautiful. Still watching it after all these years. :)

[@AmanSharma-tt7in]

I guess I first heard this in 2006 -07 absolutely stunning masterpiece much ❤️ from India 🇮🇳

[@pritampurohit258]

Most underrated band of Pakistan

[@Alphawolf-t1z]

Super Hit one the best band 💪but sadly unrated☹️ Guys you were ahead time back in 2007 Till now 2023 . The Best ever 👍👍👍👍

[@khwabyda]

Recently got into sufi rock and Saptak is one of the most beautiful albums I've ever listened to. It literally has the potential to change one's life or at least the perspective on life.

[@Bret66]

JHON is such an amazing drummer I've ever seen in PAKISTAN LEGEND'S BAND GREATEST BAND OF PAKISTAN!!!

[@BH_METAL]

Yep. We can see this level now A days moatly only in math rock bands only

[@vimanyu]

Gumby naam hai

[@sidramansoor7566]

The amazing things that the bassist is doing in this song are totally under-appreciated.

[@mekaalhasan6310]

Agreed:) The bassist is essential to how the track feels so your comments are spot on. Normally the singer gets the focus but we try to write songs that allow each musician to do his or her thing. There's absolutely much more playing in the group's songs than on most other things I've heard.

[@BH_METAL]

Spot on

[@muhammadsaad8086]

Yeup, the bass absolutely drives this song! Its soo good and brings out every other instrument

[@shareemjaved1221]

Great you noticed it, the bassist played soooooo well. The grooves are up there and especially his playing when mekaal plays the solo is amazing

[@faizanashraf1367]

True music never dies... Lot of bands came and vanished but these legends are still in our hearts...

[@philanthropist91]

A legendary song only few ears can actually listen

[@vimanyu]

Tried to make my friends listen to this back in graduation time, now I'm 5 years post post graduation, and they still listen to badshah.. Feel sorry for them..

[@DMod_7]

I am only here for Sir John Louis Pinto. Impossible drums 🙏😭🙌♥️

[@abdullahdesigns00]

This can awaken the dead, this is not a piece of normal music, it's supremely well crafted but unfortunately, people do have not the guts to understand this one!

[@muzafarhussain3517]

True masterpiece! It's a shame this video doesn't get as many views

[@anushreeemusic]

Where was i all this time? Best thing i have discovered recently. Each song of the band is a gem.

[@anushreeemusic]

Still here

[@whatamievendoing]

1 year later and I'm still blasting this on loudspeakers. This is simply the best "sufi rock" has to offer. The world may be burning but this song is still perfect...

[@shubham1234]

love you Gumby (Louis J. Pinto )..an amazing drummer you are!

[@a.sabbir3023]

Love From Bangladesh.🇧🇩 ❤️ অনেক অনেক ভালোবাসা রইলো বাংলাদেশ থেকে।

[@babarsultan481]

This song has been the tune of my mobile for the last 5 years. Great MHB..........

[@ZainItrat]

Same lol it has been mine too :D

[@rummanedits_08]

Yet MHB just featured twice on coke studio and it was basically beucasue MH was just too good for Mr rohail hyat, I mean not taking anything away from rohail sb, but clearly mekaal Hasan is a better at the game

[@shahab154]

This song is mind boggling at all levels. Javed Bashir' vocals are perhaps the most appropriate match for the guitar miracles of Mekaal Hassan. I really wish these two can make more music together

[@farhanreza5485]

That flute +guitar solo is gem

[@TayyabKhalil]

Best live band in Pakistan. No other comes close.

[@whatamievendoing]

Just discovered this and I have to say, I'm loving it! Some of the best guitar work to come out of Pakistan, don't see too many Pakistanis shred like that and I was surprised. The style is a little too authentic!

[@Adanaberkat]

First Sufirock, jazz-rock band from Pakistan..i like it

[@PakluPapito]

These Guys are like - don't even know how to describe them - 'blasted my mind' in the words of Russel Peters

[@MahaboobBashaVastaad]

After Pink Floyd these guys have influenced me a lot. Subcontinental Pink Floyd !!!!

[@arsalanqureshi904]

same

[@abhikkumarde1053]

Can someone please tell me which raag this song is based on ??

[@RussRox95]

I love Pink Floyd too. And also this band. But I think this band incorporated some sound of Frank Zappa And The Mothers Of Invention.

[@HusbandnWifeDuo]

east meets west and the drummer is stylish - awesome music and classical foundation helps.

[@fahaadtunio8003]

kya din thy yar....best band love you guys.....❤️❤️❤️

[@soloalphajarr8953]

Our music is a way ahead of the world.

[@qaiserorama]

This was ACTUALLY way ahead of its time!! Glad to have listened to it when it first came out and still banging my head to it 15 years later!!

[@superduperfatimah2565]

Someone also please appreciate the Amazing bass player.he has such calm head , super player Sameer Ahmed

[@mubashirhassanlyricist]

You are amazing artist Mekaal hassan 🙏🏻💖

[@mustafaabbasi1073]

This is the first time I'm watching the vid for this song...and I can see where Coke Studio got its inspiration from.

[@someshchandrasharma6079]

Saptak takes control over your brain slowly, and then you start floating inside out of the musical galaxy with the distinctive sound streams. Its like a beautiful Forrest attracting outsiders with its charm and nurturing who lives inside it.

[@Shivi-nq9gm]

This is heavenly. Connects me with my Shiva,the Supreme of all

[@gemsmasher1532]

Listening in 2022, great work MHB

[@shershah7402]

Anyone who’s listening this in 2020 is a legend!

[@farrukhkhan3813]

Idher bhai Idher :)

[@anwerjalalaj]

O sir 2023 me b yahi Chala raha hu, never can this music be compared to anything

[@Monster_1100EVO]

The only one dislike must be an Atif Aslam fan or not a fan of good music.

[@nitishjoshi9456]

hahahaha

[@arslanahmed9685]

Lol, Aadat was mixed and mastered by Meekal Hassan himself. Get your facts right bro.

[@abhikkumarde1053]

Can someone please tell me which raag this song is based on ??

[@Dashingzeb]

Proud to be a Pakistani !!!!

[@DesiNutts]

Childhood memories 😢

[@abeersaleem8385]

walid mohtrams of pakistani music !

[@danialhydari255]

MHB team anxiously waiting to hear u guys again in Karachi... last heard at saltarts event .... the mastery of craft by MHB is just too good... exceptional... magical! Love u guysss

[@hassamsaeed3127]

This was the golden era of Pakistani Pop Music, MHB Jal FUSION Ahmed Jahanzeb Call and Roxen Many more.

[@Miromniac]

2020 and i am still here for some "Andolan" what peace.

[@s.aymann]

Even after so many years its sad to see morey likes on honey singh rather than this masterpiece. Thumbs up Mekaal Saw u at art langar I wish u played sampooran, rabba and sajan i came to listen only these three songs which u didnt play there... very unfortunate.. thumbs up.. keep up the good work.

[@vimanyu]

People only like synthetic beats nowadays... This is beyond their understanding

[@naibi786]

One of the best performance i have ever seen amazing ,recall old memories

[@MrJaffri1]

Ahhhh reminds me some great memories. Used to listen with my brother young bold and free

[@Bret66]

this rememberz me my childhood

[@GuitarBollywood]

Even though I sound like a broken record, MHB, please reunite with Javed Bashir! You guys are amazing together, and you cannot deprive us of the awesomeness! Long live MHB sound!

[@tahseenkhanwardag9723]

Now they are coming with a new guy Rassab Amir

[@shoaibrao5402]

I have been listening this song for the past 12 years on repeat. Such a splendid composition and vocals that I just cannot get enough of it. I believe that many will understand the ingenuity of this piece in the upcoming years.

[@23minki]

Still in my Playlist 2024 !

[@sanabil3884]

Way ahead of their time, the composition, the music, just outstanding!

[@Hattar-wx6vu]

combination of flute was out of this world

[@AsadAli-hz8bg]

Dil kiya suno.. boht mushkil se mila.. master piece.❤️

[@sameermoosa5961]

Still hearing this with the feeling that am hearing it for the first time

[@redheatredheat9906]

Javed Bashir sahab bakamal🙏

[@iftu69]

MHB in its own league in the whole of subcontinent. Superb, excellent, exceptional. love from Bangladesh

[@TheKHANZ55]

The most under rated band in sub continent must be given chance in Hollywood..they deserve it need right people to hire these masters for some big projects..

[@vimanyu]

Bhai, subcontinent mein log honey Singh badshah ki tatti kha rahe hain... Ye shahi tukda hollywood walon ko dast lagwa dega... Jab yahan ke log hi dhang se isko appreciate nahi kar rahe, to wo firangi kya karenge

[@faizanzh1]

Listening to it in 2017 and still feels awesome

[@saqibnoor9329]

A master piece from Meekal Hassan Band. Thumbs up. Hoping for new project Andholan Type performance 🙏 🙌

[@murtazasinger1720]

Wahhh bokht khuoob maza Aa geya Geian ap sub slamat rahian Ameen

[@bariizlam638]

The drummer is so good

[@superduperfatimah2565]

The bass he's playing during mh solo Is pure gold

[@omairsh8]

Such a great and underrated bassist!

[@MinhajNaqvi]

This is the music I'll be telling my offspring about, with pride, so they get some sense of what music actually is. MHB ❤️

[@PrashantSingh-kt8wn]

its such a song ... way ahead Javed shab is supereb

[@areebaanjum9666]

Awesome Banouri, Hats-off sir!

[@MeandEesa]

The era of great music

[@aliabbasi5537]

This is beautiful. Each artist is conveying a message through their instruments during solos, perhaps to waken and enlighten us. Gumby sets the tone of course ❤

[@Hezklour]

incredible music

[@aqalmandchkr968]

Wah kiya music hai zabrdast master piece work

[@CarguyFarhan]

Still listening in 2019.

[@iqbalmalik4700]

واہ

[@hybridcar4144]

MEEKAL HASAN WHERE R U DEAR . NO ONE CAN PLAY LIKE YOU . I MISS YOU PLEASE COME BACK ON MAIN SCREEN WE NEED YOU BRO . ANDHOLAN IS NOT A ROCK...... ITS NEVER BEATEN SONG BY ANYONE WHO PLAY GUITAR LIKE THIS

[@shahzadshamshad3832]

Love you Meekal

[@muhammhassamshafqaat]

Where are you Mekaal? Pak Music incomplete w/o you!!

[@fezimail]

This tune is love

[@zekion.]

beautiful

[@ubaidikram9845]

Imean this should be in million views now here but it was a hit tht time too

[@shariqk58]

Superb composition

[@GhaffarDawnNews]

Hiddens Gems of MHB

[@ninadkhot3565]

Sorry for being so late here 🙌❤️ goshhhhh 👌👌

[@simbashuvo]

Apology, not 'these bands'..i meant earlier 'This Band'..and like to add..loved all there composings..each of them is outstanding..

[@bbbrigand]

The most under rated musicians in Pak

[@qaisarasghar01]

Its beyond music for which there are no words 👏

[@rafeymaher1408]

Pure art ❤ composition at its best.

[@zinabiqbal8337]

Energy 🔥 luv luv

[@atifaltafkhan]

still legendary, 2017.

[@simbashuvo]

@TheArkaroy..boss I dnt y u said that,but I blv every immortal creation in any creativity was a expreriment..and there it blows our mind..every single artists in these bands have it more than a lot of famous bands in this world..saute to this band..loved it all..

[@shujaali9104]

Never gets old

[@rajasohail8401]

Awesome

[@AJ-tz3xk]

Master Piece

[@Defjam6]

Class

[@danyalmubashir4968]

A masterpiece

[@ammarRoohani]

Genius of MHB

[@3dparenting]

A classic by now.