REAL TALK ft. ZULFIQAR JABBAR KHAN (

None of us expected Coke Studio Season 14 to become a part of our lives the way that it did. Today on Ep. 3 of Real Talk, I talk all things CS14 and more, with Xulfi.
Hope you enjoy the conversation. :)
--
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
03:12 Welcome Xulfi
05:55 Xulfi's Early Years
17:01 The Journey or The Destination?
26:03 Xulfi's Mission
34:44 Creativity - Control or Surrender?
36:00 Tu Jhoom example
52:20 Pasoori example
59:56 Micro Emotions / Micro Moments
1:01:39 Power of Collaboration
1:03:48 A Global Culture
1:04:48 Neeyat
1:05:18 Narratives and Story Telling
1:06:08 Mehram example
1:17: 30 A New Music Hybrid
1:19:29 Young Stunners example
1:20:48 Sentiments Have No Genre
1:20:57 Genre-less Season
1:25:09 Kana Yaari example
1:28:38 Need New & Authentic Narratives
1:29:42 Different Musical Instruments in CS14
1:36:03 How do you recognize what a song needs?
1:37:20 Ye Dunya example
1:45:42 Rap/Hip-Hop in CS14 & Young Stunners
1:52:49 Challenged The Artists
1:59:21 Creativity = Vulnerability and Being Real
2:03:05 The BTS team
2:08:40 Atif & Maanu in Go
2:10:20 Go example
2:12:18 Beparwah
2:20:13 Thagyan & Action Zain
2:27:27 Everyone Evolved
2:28:49 The Mixing Process
2:36:06 Videos & Sets of CS14
2:46:52 Rejecting Ideas In A Free Creative Space
2:51:50 Abdullah Siddiqui
2:55:27 World Of Possibilities
2:57:04 Faisal Kapadia
2:57:25 Thank You for Phir Milenge
2:58:15 Talha Anjum / Talha Yunus
2:59:03 Rejected Songs/Collabs
3:06:12 The Creative Process / Life Experiences
3:08:28 Advice To Aspiring Creators
3:13:44 Audience Response To CS14
3:21:48 Phir Milenge Lyrics
3:38:00 Creative Process - Starting From Nothing
3:39:11 Peechay Hutt
3:49:47 Muaziz Saarif
3:56:56 Sound Squad & Live Sound
4:04:50 Working With Brands
4:13:32 Is Music An Approximation Of All Emotion?
4:16:02 What Have You Learnt About Yourself Through CS14?
4:21:00 Rapid Fire FAIL
4:22:53 Describe Each CS14 Song In 1 Word
4:29:05 What Next? Season 15 Prep?
4:31:31 Thank You & Phir Milenge :)
4:33:07 BTS
#RealTalk #Xulfi #Podcast #JyotiSardar

[@GN_Samoo33]

Pakistani musicians are philosophers at the very same time. 😊

[@saigargeyasg]

I've spent 2 hours yesterday figuring out what to watch on any damn pattern in the face of Earth and ended up sleeping. Today I open KZbin and watched this 4 hour long enlightenment..... Just wow. Thank you Jyoti and Xulfi. Gave me courage to share my buried/unposted poems which were from vulnerable place and thus I thought that they need not be for this world to see but Imma not go ahead and share...

[@lakshayagarwal1007]

In the times of tiktok and reels big ups to you Jojo for such a long video. Have to watch it in parts for sure. And to all the people saying reaction channels don't have any content- ab yeh karke dikhao🤣

[@muhammadwaqar5453]

Exactly 💯

[@meditator6639]

Well said 🥰, I don't know why people criticize reactions so much and give strikes to reaction channels. Coke Studio never gave strikes but encourage reaction channels and that's why today coke studion is famous world wide, specially in India. Reactions are free Promotions, am I wrong ?

[@mraza4349]

@@meditator6639 baat Mai dam hai !

[@ShahidAli-ui1it]

Yaar this was so special to see Jyoti, a magical journey itself! love n kudos to you both for making it happen (: p.s young stunners keh saath bhi koi jugaar laga dain plzzzz!! love 4m Scotland x

[@EterNALwrld]

India's Most Honest Reaction Channel ♥️

[@mrizim]

having followed Xulfi for years now, it is so refreshing to hear his in-depth perspective on art. The man can turn anything he touches to gold. He was born for this. Thanks Jyoti 👍

[@mrizim]

and im pleasantly surprised how down to earth he is.. what a legend ❤️

[@fawazalam4144]

Xulfi is so deep true artistic soul!!! worth 4 hours

[@annush17]

Xulfi's passion for music is so inspiring. I can listen to him all day. Maybe we can do a nerd hangout in future🤞🏼So much effort, heart and vulnerability has been put into this Coke studio season. A huge shoutout to all singers, composers, songwriters, producers, directors, costume and art production along with THE SOUND SQUAD. All unified to make a great product and what an album it turned out to be. The universe conspires but humans give it intention!!! Loved every minute of this season!

[@naifalnasser9235]

My personal opinion : Xulfi is the best who refreshed us his work in Coke Studio .. Each music video was different in content and idea.. The world knew about Pakistan's ability to make the most beautiful songs and videos.. I follow them from Saudi Arabia and so are you. I hope Xulfi and the rest of the singers and instrumentalists returns to work with Coke Studio because we are still thirsty for his great work .. I wish them and you success. Naif from Riyadh

[@chandrabhanujha]

Jyoti sardar with her own 4hr long movie lol which will go away in minutes

[@WorstUsernamEvr]

You are the Coke Studio of reaction videos (and now, interviews). This season of Coke Studio would not have been as enjoyable had it not been for your channel. I thank you for that.

[@waqasuyghur2756]

Just halfway listening to it. Currently on a bus home the journey is 6 hours but yet such a treat listening to this, loved it jojo. Now please get ys on this. Love from turkey.

[@ferhansyed]

Jyoti, please start interviewing the other singers of Coke Studio as well.

[@mehrzahra6166]

One of the best and honest, open interviews I've seen in a long time. And it didn't get boring at any point.

[@JyotiSardar]

🤍🤍

[@adnanjavedsherazi1]

@@JyotiSardar please do listen to it and let me know how you find it.

[@kaliya940]

I am impressed how humble and honest he is and after all that success and speaking through his heart about all his experiences hats off and thank you joyti for bringing us this

[@khurramdbg]

OMG. I am astonished to see the total length of this video. It's going to be great fun, I am not sure how many days it will take me to complete this interview. But believe me, I am not gonna miss even a single minute of it. I love Xulfi & Joyti both. and you posted it right before Eid. so I'd love to say: "Humari toh eid ho gayi"

[@sumitdongardive2053]

Xulfi ❤️ such an emotionally conscious person.. no wonder he made one of d best CS seasons ever!

[@mnt4911]

I still remember Zulfis guiter riff in Hamesha song. Fan ever since

[@sanagardium.travelosa]

I am so happy that you did this session with Xulfi. I have not watch anything for 4 hours ever but this conversation was so interesting that I couldn't pause or stop. Xulfi's respect for his team is evident in every sentence. He is so humble and creative. Can't wait for season 15 and your reactions. Keep up the good work.

[@GN_Samoo33]

For us Coke Studio is an emotion.❤

[@ShahzebKhan-hv6wl]

Zulfi is right, your reactions are very pure and honest. Zulfi himself is rare gold!

[@hamzahaider7462]

Lovely to see you together...Being a Pakistani, I m amazed to see the amount of following of Pakistani music in India, which is commendable n positive in nature..Phir Melen ga is indeed a class by Faisal Kapadia n stunners..A word for Zulfi, a teenager idiol..very humble n passionate..same words for Jyotics Sardar..pardon if I have not pronounced her, correctly..

[@NadeemAli-dj7in]

It’s a spontaneous comment. He’s beyond being pride for Pakistan. He should be taken as pride for the region. He’s such an amazing Person. His old soul, his ruthless honesty, his embracing the reality. I wasn’t expecting this interview. The way he just talks abruptly, it’s lovely to see how his mind works. Out of all the distortions of thoughts, he bring something so beautiful, deep and touchy. I used to love EP when I was in college and from there to now, it’s just amazing how a person can grow so well and so beautiful. I couldn’t resist finishing the whole video. Great interview. Thanks.

[@fakhirali4846]

The good thing about great people is that their humbleness has no bounds. Throughout the interview Xulfi was bringing other people up, and promoting the value of others over his own. That's greatness and that's what will take him and what he does to even greater heights. Loved your intent and listening ability as well Jyoti. The questions were on point! No one could do it better! ❤️

[@TheStarstruck007]

This is GOLD. I love how this is real conversation where both the host and the guest are in their own honest and genuine element and that's why every single second of this conversation is eternal.

[@silverdelt]

Hats off Jyoti….this was really special and so well done, you asked the most thoughtful and relevant questions and with impeccable timing🫡 👏Thank you thank you!!!! 🙏

[@sarimzaidi2706]

Thanks Jyoti in helping us explore the magical process of CS14. Xulfi and his team are a true inspiration on how best to collaborate in whatever spheres you endeavour. By surrendering to the spirit of the cause, not just giving and taking but amalgamating, not just pushing but elevating each othere and imbibing a part of core self and inner stories & experiences of the people involved in the process...to create something truly extraordinary. ..I have read a bunch of books on collaboration and creative process but this interview beats them all by a distance.

[@myramalik208]

Wow ! Two of my fav ppl together talking about something am equally passionate of ♥️♥️♥️🙏🏻 Thank you thank you Jo for this video . It could have gone for 4 more hours and I would not have known the difference !! Now I know why CS 14 was extra special for all of us …. It’s a Divine intervention . When you’re this passionate about your work it shows .♥️♥️ Am so glad Xulfi mentioned Laaree chooti song as it had stayed with me for years and had also helped me heal ❤️‍🩹. What a journey it has been . Thank you Xulfi for speaking from the heart and thank you Jo for asking all the right questions !♥️🙏🏻

[@ayeshakanwalkhalid6082]

when he referred to Atif as Aadee he had my heart

[@raheelgauba]

This entire interview is a masterclass in creative collaboration. A must watch for all creatives! Jyoti... Hatts off - Such a great interview!

[@anmoljain2794]

It will take me days to complete this but I'm so glad to see a 4hr long video full of stories, intellect stuffs and life talks - thank you for this maam ❤️

[@feezoo82]

its itself a video over which reaction can be performed, amazing work Jo jo

[@FarzanaNawaz]

I wish I could like this video a hundred times. Xulfi is such a beautiful human. What an inspiration, what a gift to the world! Thank you for this, Jyoti.

[@danishadee7738]

Wow 😲 congratulations zulfi bhai 😎

[@Zeshi185]

So nice of you. Thanks

[@Armaanzee10]

Jyoti Podcast and chill. What a way to spend your weekend night. Thanks ❤

[@khurramdbg]

Finally, I am done with the complete interview. It was amazing++ and a kind of complete revision of the full season 14. You articulated your questions very nicely and Xulfi just opened his heart. I mean in these 4.5 hours of conversation I never felt at any point if he's faking or mocking up the answers. He's so genuine, original, and sensitive person. Now after this interview, I'd be right to say that "Season 14 ab khatam hua hai"

[@AmaniBinteFaizan]

I can't believe that I just heard more than 4 and half hours interview.. Xulfi...man you are genius i can listen to you the whole day

[@discodeewana931]

Wow. What a conversation. Thank you to Jyoti for making it happen and a big thank you to Zulfi for being so open hearted and frank. Need to rewatch the whole season again now!

[@imvictordas]

Hi Xulfi thank you a million times !!! CS14 best ever

[@ceekay7935]

Zulfi is chalta phirta therapy.. he is the intervention we never thought we needed. He makes us embrace our deepest emotional disconnect and channel it & create a new emotional construct.

[@amna3377]

That ending was so cute and wholesome❤. We need more humans like him in this world.

[@awkweird_panda]

Okay so i finally finished watching the entire episode. I am feeling so happy rn. Walking away with a such a rejuvenated sense of appreciation for this CS season. Listening to Xulfi bhai and seeing how his mind works and how he thinks and breaths music is so inspiring. Loved all the detailed insights he gave. He was constantly praising others and kept saying how this has been possible only through the collaborative effort of everyone involved. Such a humble soul. I personally have a very special connection to this season because this season was MY first time watching a CS season in its entirety. Learned a lot about myself. A big thankyou to Abdullah Siddiqui, Adnan Dhool, Sherry Khatak, and Action Zain for making this season what it is. Also, really grateful to Jojo for making this conversation possible🙌🏻 She the best💯 I have so many personal favorite moments so gonna mention them here : 28:11 "I accept who I am and I accept who you are". 43:08 44:00 1:35:24 "Your mind is like a web browser window..." 😂 1:41:30 Biggest compliment Talha Anjum could get😍 1:56:59 - 2:00:00 "My sensitivity is my superpower" 2:01:38 Xulfi bhai watched the Phir milenge reaction 2:27:54 3:39:05 "Creativity is a collaboration with inspiration" ❤❤❤🖖🏻

[@rajaalizahid3061]

Beautifully put. I am almost there.

[@rajaalizahid3061]

1:36 "Apni ego ko apny idea se attach nahi honay dena" Woah. What a thought!

[@eerrrr87]

I have been a fan of Xulfi since time of EP. I remember girls were always smitten by Fawwad and I was always fascinated by Xulfi and how his brain works/thinks to create sounds like he did in EP’s album. I am SO glad after all these years I got to listen to him in such detail… there should be part 2 to this please !

[@asfandkhan7190]

💯

[@anumjaved6352]

4 hours. Hmmm... of course I'll still watch it. Just thinking of the snacks I'd be needing while at it. 😋

[@tahseendavid]

I can listen to it for dayssssss..... This is way better than the 4 hours long Justice League movie... When brilliant minds collab, MAGIC HAPPENS, and Xulfi proved it through and through... 👍👍👍👍👍👍🇧🇩

[@asadhaq]

wow wow wow for both of you, OMG what a candid conversation, loved it, great work from you, and what a humble person he is.

[@muhammadfazil004]

We all know what xulfi can do but guys what a gentleman he is... wow... loved his personality as well.

[@nukhbawasiq]

that was beyond awesome

[@ytnejibr]

Thank you Jo for taking us on an amazing journey and to reveal the world of Xulfi. For the first time we got to know him as a person, his process, work ethics, and his all inclusive and collaborative work style and so much more. This was a huge undertaking and clearly reflects his level of comfort with you to open up and share his feelings, thoughts and experiences with no holds barred. It was a conversation between two friends over coffee (lots of coffee 😊) in an atmosphere which you made so comfortable and interesting that 4.5 hours felt like 45 minutes. Xulfi is not just an asset for Pakistan but for the whole world!

[@joseph60880]

4 hours of pure joy.....I have become a CokeStudio "khabtti"....you are a star 🌟

[@OkSmile1]

4:33. 🤯🤯🤯 ya such main 1 gift hy

[@haideraliabbasi1393]

Now this is the real achievement I’m following u guys from 10k subs and now u are here ..so happy for u I knew it from the first day I watched ur review that this channel will achieve some thing big and this is biggening many more to come IA👍❤️❤️💎

[@monashahid8086]

Hands down its one of the best interviews I have seen. This whole conversation has inspired me and made me reconnect to my emotional side! Thankyou thankyou thankyou!! ❤❤

[@Srikstar]

Thank you @jyotisardar for bringing this legend across and have him talk about the art of music and his vision for CS 😊🙏❤️

[@ShahzebKhan-hv6wl]

Hats off to you Jyoti! I have great respect for your nice and humble nature. Zulfi is really talened and creative. Keep up the great work and stay blessed!

[@wr10fan1]

For me, yours is by far the best reaction channel on KZbin. Its great to see you doing this interview with Zulfi. Hope you can do some more of these with other artists as well.

[@simranzworld]

This is epic! Love that you managed to capture such a vivid length of video with Xulfi Saab! More power to you👍🏻❤️

[@ahfazk]

To get an insight on the music landscape and its process, I think these 4.5 hours are the best thing to have spent my time on. Thank you Joyti for making it possible. Godbless

[@hamzaawan2817]

Best surprise till now from Jojo ❤

[@awkweird_panda]

100K done💯Lessss goooo🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@OkSmile1]

4:33:49 what🤯 my fav line's 😅😅 Koi nhi tera to meri jaan khuda hy..... Cuz U. R not alone

[@adeebanaz]

Xulfi you are amazing and the way you are appreciating all the artists and CS team. Salute to you. Thank you Jyoti to bring him here to talk and discuss the Coke Studio 14, everlasting journey. Keep it up Xulfi

[@liaqathussain3011]

OMG 4 hours of greatness... Welldone jayoti

[@HumaTariqEngr]

Thanks for bringing this wonderful dissection of coke studio season 14 by xulfi.

[@syedowaisshah9165]

Omg I just loved watching this video ❤️🥹✨can't thanks you enough Jyoti for this beautiful interview ❤️🥹

[@faheemography]

First I was like who will watch 4 hour long video but when I started watching I just couldn't stop. Still haven't watched full video but I'll definitely complete it soon but have to say Thank you JoJo for this interview. I really wanted to listen to this man. It's so inspiring and motivational.

[@farisbaa2425]

Absolutely loving this !!! ❤️❤️❤️Will take quite a while to view the complete interview. I wanted to thank you for such a lovely interview.

[@AAANaushad]

Woah ... 4 hours and 30 mins ... All love to jo ❣️❣️

[@Waseemahmed_123]

GREAT WORK XULFI WELDONE

[@TheMJHK]

We all know who and what xulfi is but hats off to our sis Jojo, jojo you rock sis. Stay happy safe and blessed 🙏🙏✌️✌️👍👍

[@rawdyrider]

Hes an amazing musician and hes done a phenomenal job with CS14!Kudos to him!

[@Akkiztar]

What to say Thank you Jyoti and thank you Xulfi Bhai 🙏

[@babarnawaz4466]

This interview was quite long, but every single second of this video was love ❤️ 2 hours still watching

[@waleedkhan3798]

damn can't stop listening to him. His passion for music is amazing

[@rizwanawan8387]

Wow, this was amazing, thank u Jyoti for arranging this and thank u Xulfi for the best CS season... u r a legend

[@atiqkhn0]

Adnan Dhol is a great song writer which we have had after a very long time. He can write on any topic and emotional level.👍

[@Thefariashoots]

Finally completed it! And it was beautiful 😍

[@ayzazaliqureshi6146]

What an honor for you TBH. & If Zulfi comes to your show, it really means, you have something special. Really admire how you speak, how you cry (real reactions), how you admire the content & yes, how beautiful you are. Love from Pakistan.

[@naseerahmadyousafzai1877]

Love you xulfi sir.the way you attached each and every song its so beautiful. CS14 is above all of CS seasons.

[@rohitkay2937]

Thanks for this 🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️😊

[@fahadzaidi1068]

One of the best conversations I've heard in a long, long time! The level of intellect and rawness was on another level during these 4.5 hours. And yes, Abdullah Siddiqui is a man on a mission, Xulfi is so right when he said that. Wo din door nahi jab Abdullah will be producing a season of CS himself.

[@ranashahid0790]

love your channel 100 times more🥰

[@naeemahmad03]

Such a masterpiece, this whole video is. Thanks for this detailed interview and hard work. Bravo

[@chandrabhanujha]

Finally It's Here

[@shzi9090]

He has that sorta charm that you can hear him talk for hours and hours and not get bored.

[@mateenatlas]

Amazing

[@ascorpio1]

Well done for securing an interview with Xulfi!

[@atiqkhn0]

You’ve summed up CS14 for us. It’s complete now. Jeeti Raho. Xulfi has done magic. Love you xulfi.

[@amna3377]

Jyoti thank you for this❤

[@Marvee78]

Thank you so much Jyoti for bringing us this long interview. And thank you to Xulfi for agreeing to it. Such a treat. ❤

[@farankumandan9492]

Xulfi is A.R Rahman of Pakistan, obviously in terms of his heart and art plus some other things like vibe, perfection, brain etc.. awaiting for your reaction upon last song of season 15 "Mehmaan" and magical journey of it. You guys are amazing big fan of both of you, love from Pakistan ♥

[@alij2663]

HUGE RESPECT TO XULFI AND JO FOR TAKING THEIR TIME OUT TO RECORD THIS BEAUTIFUL CONVERSATION. REALLY ENJOYED THE WHOLE INTERVIEW. I DIDN'T SKIPPED ANY PART OF THIS CONVERSATION. THANK YOU VERY MUCH 🤍

[@rubiaakram715]

As Xulfi said Jyoti you are blessed: the way you carried out this whole conversation, quality of questions, right amount of input and response, your melodious soft voice: I fell in love with this whole process. This interview was much needed. I loved it!

[@miralfatima]

What an enlightening n entertaining interview….a stream of emotions …so candid and raw ! Thanks jojo

[@Thothali]

Oooooh! This happened! Will come back to it at a saner hour. Eid Mubarak!

[@mohadisaali7977]

The best thing about zulfi is that he is appreciating everyone and give credit to everyone. I loved your conversation, I wasn’t bore not a minute. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Jb-Raja]

Two Beautiful professionals casually conversing about their life experiences. It was a treat to watch. Thanks Jo

[@ahsantariq6316]

Damn i watched a 4 hour video. What an amazing conversation. The line that got stuck to me is when JO said: this art is not your baby but are his baby... It hit hard. Keep it up both of you guys 👍🏻

[@badcaptain4812]

Xulfi,s thinking and thoughts are on another level💥🔥