Watch: Why Resham and Shafqat Amanat Ali’s new video is going viral

The teaser of a new romantic music video for a modern cover of the famous ghazal “Pehli Si Muhabbat” has caused controversy on social media. The original ghazal was sung by Mehdi Hassan.

The video stars popular Pakistani singer Shafqat Amanat Ali as the romantic lead, opposite well-known actress Resham. Resham shared the teaser on her social media accounts on Monday, which led to heated discussions among fans.

 

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Many viewers criticized the “steamy” romantic scenes, questioning the pairing, including the age difference between the actors. Some fans felt the video takes away from the classical beauty of the ghazal. Comments included statements like “The song is beautiful, but the video ruined it,” and some expressed disappointment at seeing Shafqat in such romantic scenes.

 

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This music video marks Shafqat Amanat Ali’s bold move into on-screen romance, combining nostalgia with modern visuals. The full video is set to release on December 31, 2025, on the music platform Sufiscore.

The new rendition of this legendary ghazal pays tribute to the versions sung by Madam Noor Jehan and is based on the poetry of Faiz Ahmed Faiz.

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