By Urdu Report Editorial Team
Ali Sethi and Shae Gill’s popular song ‘Pasoori’ has crossed 1 billion views on YouTube, becoming the first locally produced Pakistani music video to reach the milestone.
The song was part of Coke Studio Season 14 and was released in February 2022. Since its release, ‘Pasoori’ has gained exceptional popularity in Pakistan and around the world.
The achievement marks another major milestone for Pakistani music and further strengthens the song’s place among the country’s most successful contemporary music releases.
Who Are the Singers of ‘Pasoori’?
‘Pasoori’ features Ali Sethi alongside singer Shae Gill, whose real name is Anoushey Babar Gill.
Shae Gill is from Lahore, where she grew up. She also studied at Forman Christian College.
She began building her identity in music in 2019 by sharing song covers on Instagram. However, ‘Pasoori’ brought her wider international recognition.
When Was ‘Pasoori’ Released?
‘Pasoori’ was released on February 6, 2022, as part of Coke Studio Pakistan Season 14.
Ali Sethi developed the song’s concept. He wrote the lyrics with Fazal Abbas and composed the music with Zulfi.
The song combines Punjabi and Urdu with traditional folk influences and a modern musical style. This blend helped it reach a wide audience beyond Pakistan.
With more than 1 billion YouTube views, ‘Pasoori’ has further cemented its position as one of the most successful songs in contemporary Pakistani music.
