‘Pasoori’ Becomes First Pakistani Music Video to Cross 1 Billion YouTube Views
Ali Sethi and Shae Gill's global hit "Pasoori" has created history by becoming the first Pakistan-made music video to surpass 1 billion views on YouTube.
Ali Sethi and Shae Gill's global hit "Pasoori" has created history by becoming the first Pakistan-made music video to surpass 1 billion views on YouTube.
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- Coke Studio Pakistan's "Piya Piya Calling": A Viral Global Anthem Unites the World Through Music.
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- Coke Studio Africa afterwards issued a remix featuring Sethi alongside Nigerian artists Marwan Moussa and Reekado Banks, blending the song with Afrobeats.
- To mark the achievement, Coke Studio shared a video featuring Sethi, Gill and producers Zulfiqar Khan, better known as Xulfi, and Abdullah Siddiqui.
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Coke Studio confirmed the milestone on Sunday, thanking fans worldwide for listening to the song, singing along and helping turn it into a global phenomenon.
Published on February 7, 2022, "Pasoori" reached the billion-view mark in less than four years and seven months, making it one of the most successful Pakistani songs of the modern era.
In practice, the song rapidly became a worldwide sensation, topping streaming charts and attracting listeners far beyond Pakistan. It was Spotify's most-streamed Pakistani song in 2022 and remains the most-streamed track for both Sethi and Gill, with almost 405 million streams.
In practice, the song's international popularity has additionally led to numerous covers and performances. It featured on the soundtrack of Disney's Ms. Marvel, which prominently showcased Pakistani culture.
"Pasoori" additionally gained attention in India after Bollywood singer Arijit Singh performed his own version, sparking debate among fans over the adaptation of the Pakistani hit. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest international news and global stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover.
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