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Everything you need to know about the Qandeel Baloch music video we never asked for

Everything you need to know about the Qandeel Baloch music video we never asked for

Including these behind the scenes images and a chat with Aryan Khan!
Updated 23 Jul, 2016

Disclaimer: The article ahead contains pictures and a video that may be considered explicit by some readers


In case you missed it, Qandeel Baloch and young singer Aryan Khan dropped a music video a few days ago.

And it's everything you might've hoped it wouldn't be.

Featuring twerking (well, almost), a slashed bodysuit and lots of lace, the music video was classic Qandeel: very OTT.

Asked about it earlier, Qandeel said, "Something very big is coming, jo Pakistan ki history me aisa bold video aaj tak nahi hoga (which will be so bold that it will make music video history in Pakistan."

Take a look:

Watching the video might leave you with some lingering questions, like Where did Qandeel and Aryan get those outfits? and Is there a significant social message in here I'm missing?

Luckily, we've got you covered. Read on to find out all you need to know.

1) The guys who made this video were also behind Mathira's infamous music vid.

Jibran Khan, head honcho of the production house, reveals, "Beyond Studios is worldwide famous production house for music videos. Our videos has received millions of YouTube views till date and we have worked with mainstream artists like Raftaar, Zohaib Amjad, Mathira, Dr Zeus, just to name few."

This happened.
This happened.

2) How was Qandeel Baloch selected to star in this video?

According to the guys at Beyond Studios, "You can listen in the chorus, it says 'Tere thumkay tey lag jana ban'. There's only one name in Pakistan 'Qandeel Baloch' whose thumkas can go viral."

So we guess, that was that.

3) Qandeel's dancing is all spontaneous, it appears.

When asked about the video's execution, Beyond Studios revealed that they winged it. "It is performance based video so there was no requirement for a storyboard."

4) Qandeel does her own styling, it seems.

"Wardrobe was done by ourselves as the theme of the video was to keep it casual," shares her co-star Aryan Khan.

Just where did those candy pink heels come from?
Just where did those candy pink heels come from?

5) Who paid for the video?

It wasn't Qandeel.

According to Beyond Studios', "The artist himself invest in his songs."

Looks like young Aryan Khan picked up the bill for Qandeel's latest publicity stunt.

Did he only just realise this?
Did he only just realise this?

6) So, who exactly is Aryan Khan?

Aryan's a 21-year-old singer who refers to music as his "passion, a passion dat (sic) ends no where."

His inspirations range from "my elder brother as he always stood me up in every situation" (we think he means stood by him) and "hip hop artists, like Drake, Chris Brown, etc."

Also, 'Ban' with Qandeel is a test run of Aryan's musical career. "I actually started up this journey as a trial or you can say as a matter of interest. I don't commit that I am a perfect singer. I just give tries to maintain or build what I am fond of. It got great response from social media. Dat (sic) boosted my passion more."

7) What is it like to work with Qandeel?

Aryan "of course loved working with Qandeel. By the way, she's too entertaining."

Not surprised.
Not surprised.

8) So how well is the video doing?

"BAN is the only Pakistani music video so far, which is trending sense (since?) last three days on YouTube as per Beyond Records stats. BAN is most discussed video on internet right now in Pakistan," says a confident Aryan.

9) Is there a deeper meaning to the video, one that we may have missed?

"As an entertainer, my job is to entertain people through my music. Beyond Studios and I gave people what they actually wanted. Deeper message is to dance on my song and forget tensions," he says.

10) What does young Aryan see in his future?

"More songs with new innovations and fresh vibes" comes the reply. "I just throw songs to in expectations to be liked and lower da any tense situations being faced by my youngster buddies."

11) Are the video makers afraid of an actual ban?

Nah, PEMRA can't touch them.

"This video was only made for social media and released digitally on YouTube and all other leading digital stores via Beyond Records," says producer Jibran. "So technically there is no PEMRA involvement."

Bless the internet?
Bless the internet?


Reporting by Irfan-ul-Haq

Comments

Farrukh Iftikhar Jul 11, 2016 04:53pm
Stupid. Pemra should ban this video on internet. Shame on both of them.
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Sunil Jul 11, 2016 04:55pm
Kim Kardashian of Pakistan, all I can say.
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rizwan Jul 11, 2016 04:59pm
no comments
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ART KP Jul 11, 2016 05:04pm
Lol, good for a laugh...
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Shahzad Ikhlaq Jul 11, 2016 05:05pm
Most disgusting Pakistani video I've ever seen, anyone with money and a guitar can't be a singer, the singer of this song has no music sense at all, he can never call himself a singer no matter how many singles he releases.
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HaHa Jul 11, 2016 05:06pm
Ha Ha .........no comment is best comment. Now I understand why a culture is so controlling freak...........?
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akhan Jul 11, 2016 05:07pm
very entertaining nice to see new talent not just the two singers but rest of the crew and production team bringing fresh stuff..
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Wakar Jul 11, 2016 05:09pm
have a lot of words to say but cant...
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NAV Jul 11, 2016 05:10pm
This is vulgarishly hilarious...this is a new coined word. B'wood will be calling her for sure.
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Raza Jul 11, 2016 05:11pm
I don't dare to comment!
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ART KP Jul 11, 2016 05:11pm
Aryan khan is cute.
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Habib Jul 11, 2016 05:15pm
Best way to deal qandeel baloch is just ignore what she is doing.more we comment n discuss more she will do things like this
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ahmad Jul 11, 2016 05:17pm
Nothing different than what we see in Lollywood movies these days.
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Jawaid Islam Jul 11, 2016 05:19pm
Too bold by our standards...her thumkaas are so gross.
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Faisal Jul 11, 2016 05:22pm
Catchy tune.
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propheteeshwar Jul 11, 2016 05:24pm
wow.. super video. she is hott
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Zubaida Khan Jul 11, 2016 05:26pm
@Farrukh Iftikhar why should PEMRA ban it? You don't have to watch it.
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Sheena Jul 11, 2016 05:34pm
Lol. Seems a school boy is in love with an aunty ... Atleast the couple should make sense.
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Asif Kashmiri Jul 11, 2016 05:37pm
Excellent - well done - do what u want to its a free country
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Shehzad Jul 11, 2016 05:41pm
@Sheena LOL....spot on
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Sikander Ali Jul 11, 2016 05:51pm
Dislike it is worth less they haven't sness how to dance
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Pakistani Jul 11, 2016 05:56pm
@Sunil Perfect name coined for her , Mr Indian :)
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kash Jul 11, 2016 06:02pm
BB10 mein entry pakki
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N_Saq Jul 11, 2016 06:06pm
C'mon man - relax and enjoy. This her choice so be it. People need to learn tolerance. Let her be what she wants to be. There is no point putting burqa on everyone when they don't accept it by heart. Let the people be free.
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indian fan Jul 11, 2016 06:08pm
Cool guy...he can be a future celebrity.he just needs to be at right place at right time
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Kashif Jul 11, 2016 06:09pm
Do we have any laws in the land of corrupt people?
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Zack Khan Jul 11, 2016 06:14pm
@Sunil I agree.
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Zack Khan Jul 11, 2016 06:15pm
Greed! Would do anything for money!
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Zubaida Khan Jul 11, 2016 06:20pm
@Habib exactly! She lives off the contradictions in our society. We condemn her behavior and yet we all watch, comment and share.
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Nausheen M Jul 11, 2016 06:24pm
And PEMRA does not ban her?
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Zubaida Khan Jul 11, 2016 06:31pm
Dear Qandeel, You look great, and your talent really shines. There are many who crave your boldness and popularity, including my teenage daughters. I sincerely hope that the image you set out to create has a redeeming value, a message for the multitudes of young women entering adulthood. Something beyond the glitz, glamour and glitter. I pray that your good intentions soon become apparent in the shape of a profound socially uplifting message for all women. To your continued success towards that end.. Sincerely A Mother
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Muhammad Zafar iqbal Jul 11, 2016 06:32pm
Except nudity and vulgarity , nothing it else ,
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Shampee Jul 11, 2016 06:35pm
Competitor of Tahir Shah
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Arif Jul 11, 2016 07:00pm
this is not our culture. This should be done behind closed doors, not made public. Either she is very immature or extremely bold. Both have consequences.
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Awesome Lyrics Jul 11, 2016 07:00pm
Is this the face of naya Pakistan? If this video is getting viral then it surely means people are interested
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Careless Whispers Jul 11, 2016 07:02pm
Time to leave this place called Planet
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A.Zafar Jul 11, 2016 07:04pm
well done QB and Co
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Raja Khalid Jul 11, 2016 07:09pm
QB got what she wanted, wish come true, good take off. Industry eyes on her with a magnifying glass.
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GA Jul 11, 2016 07:12pm
People tolerate all kinds of vulgarity like bribery, lies, theft of national treasures. The only reason one would watch this is if they go to YouTube seeking it. She is free to do whatever she wants because you don't own her and she doesn't own you. Each to his own.
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Einstein Babar Jul 11, 2016 07:13pm
good girl, I like her
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independentthinker Jul 11, 2016 07:21pm
It is about time we did what we wanted to do! If someone finds it offensive, please don't watch and stop preaching to others, what they should and should not watch.
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Akalmand Jul 11, 2016 07:22pm
@Farrukh Iftikhar Why shame on both of them? You dont want to watch, DONT WATCH. Let them do what they want to do. Its their life. Watching them bug you, the solution is to stop watching them not to ban them .
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independentthinker Jul 11, 2016 07:23pm
@Habib - who are you to judge her. Those who want to watch her, let them. If you find it offensive, not only you should not watch her, but stop commenting about her as well!
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Satish Kumar Dogra Jul 11, 2016 07:44pm
What is happening to the country that produced the likes of Mehdi Hassan, Noor Jehan, Abida Parveen and Alam Lohar? I had believed that at least Pakistan with its conservatism would save some of our joint traditional music.
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Sami Jul 11, 2016 07:49pm
@Farrukh Iftikhar --- Relax man! Let's not become control freaks. The solution to your angst is simple--Just don't watch it!
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Sami Jul 11, 2016 07:54pm
This is entertainment and no one is being forced to watch it! in a country where life is snuffed out just for marrying the wrong person this is totally harmless. If you don't like it, don't watch it.
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aliya Jul 11, 2016 08:02pm
@akhan - Is this Aryan Khan?! Because I think only someone involved in the project can praise it so much. How is her stripping called a 'talent'?
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Muhammad Adeel Jul 11, 2016 08:08pm
let the women and girls do judge this video after watching it, either this freedom to female is good or bad.
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Aamir Jul 11, 2016 08:19pm
Anyone who does not like the video, please do not watch it and refrain from commenting as well. Please do not be hypocrite.
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Riaz Uddin Jul 11, 2016 08:22pm
Its so EASY to get a cheap popularity in Pakistan. Where are our family values that PTV used to promote. Where is god damned PEMRA.
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Khwarezmi Jul 11, 2016 08:31pm
The worst part: she is not good looking!
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koroush loft Jul 11, 2016 08:52pm
She needs to improve on her dancing skills. Also cameraman needs to be trained to take more appealing shots !!!
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Farouq Omaro Jul 11, 2016 09:09pm
Qandeel just wants to have fun, let her enjoy life. Don't watch it if you don't like it.
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K R Jul 11, 2016 09:19pm
I haven't seen the video yet :) I guess Pakistan is moving, forward ? back ward? sideways ? up or down? "dat" (that) I don't know :)
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Guest Jul 11, 2016 09:33pm
Revealing or not... you made her famous..btw we all see these outfits on other countries channel and enjoy
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Srinivasulu Mekala Jul 11, 2016 09:37pm
The bravest girl in Pakistan.
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HaroonKamall Jul 11, 2016 09:40pm
Publicity Stunt and deffinitely they are getting attention which was their ultimate goal for making this video. I guess all she wanna do qandeel is to stay in lime light doesn't matter whether it beings positive or negative but she wanted to stay in FOCUS.
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Rahat Jul 11, 2016 09:42pm
This article is brilliantly written... We'll done!
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kalhoro Jul 11, 2016 09:57pm
Mrs Mufti
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malik Jul 11, 2016 09:59pm
I hope her mom, dad and siblings if she has any - are very proud!
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Umar Jul 11, 2016 10:02pm
I couldn't watch this crap, and turned the video off in the first 10 seconds, and I would advise others to avoid watching this rubbish. Neither is he a good singer nor is the video by any standards respectable.
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Debu Jul 11, 2016 11:09pm
Hehe, dont think that amorous maulana will be too thrilled with this
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Mir Jul 11, 2016 11:16pm
Fozia Azeem aka Anaconda of Pakistan.
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HUMA Jul 11, 2016 11:24pm
This is not entertainment! We can do better!
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johnpauljones Jul 12, 2016 12:02am
This is hilarious... can't stop laughing
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johnpauljones Jul 12, 2016 12:04am
Qandeel and Tahir Shah can together make stuff of legends
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Ali Raza Jul 12, 2016 01:46am
Damnit!! Can't watch right now!!! I shall see you later QB.. haha..
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independentthinker Jul 12, 2016 01:48am
@malik Why do you care?
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Danish Jul 12, 2016 04:55am
Our pop music journey is from Ahmed Rushdi, Alamgir, Shehki to Music Channel Charts in 90's. Then from Vital Signs, Ali Azmat, Hadiqa, Ali Haider to quality performance of Strings, Shehzad Roy and of course, Abrar. This does includes multi-talented Sajjad Ali, Waqar Ali, Shafqat Amant Ali and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan truly trained singers and representatives of Classic School. Eye to eye, Mankind angel and Ban look like attempts for making quick bucks. Difference of Quality and Quantity will remain the decisive factor.
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Ayan "Super Hero not Super Model" Jul 12, 2016 04:58am
Hi Qandeel, Exhibiting lots of skin will not make you a celebrity in Pakistan. Regards, Your well-wisher
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Jigar Jul 12, 2016 05:15am
it is a good start.
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Waqas Jul 12, 2016 06:16am
However is the video - song is nice and catchy
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Hamid Shafiq Jul 12, 2016 06:34am
Qandeel is just a model in this song I watch many Indian songs with same nature if it's telecast on television wanderlust becomes a superstar and her demand touches high
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ahaq Jul 12, 2016 06:54am
What a bunch of fakes playing fake copied western tunes with their own crazy language twists that has no value in Pakistani society. Sure there will be a few who will like this but the majority of people who know the reality of these fake artists will reject this piece as usual.
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Prismatic Jul 12, 2016 07:51am
Not impressed.Always keeping her mouth opened.Does not suit moral values of Pakistani model,or celebrity.
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nasr Jul 12, 2016 08:42am
@Awesome Lyrics Of course Dirt Flies Easily and Pollutes Quickly
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nasr Jul 12, 2016 08:43am
@Zubaida Khan Yes I cut it of
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Debu Jul 12, 2016 08:44am
I found the young man's bites far hilarious than the video. He should just keep his trap shut, and hit the modelling circuits, he'll do himself a favour.
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nasr Jul 12, 2016 08:51am
@Sami The image of women in Western or Eastern cultures is already in an oversold status. Many a mind today seek solitude in that image.
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Debu Jul 12, 2016 08:52am
The guy does however seem to have a seemingly accurate premonition about his musical career, "passion, a passion dat (sic) ends no where." Not only is he a singer but a soothsayer as well. And that line of his "deeper message is to dance on my song and forget tensions" will be analysed by future philosophers for subliminal messaging.
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Chris Roberts Jul 12, 2016 09:37am
@Arif Please be reminded that according to statistics, Pakistan is the country that views the most Internet porn, so it is high time to cast hypocrisy aside. This young woman has taken the bold step to give Pakistan what it so badly needs - acceptance of diversity, freedom of expression, women being front and centre instead of being hidden away and trampled upon by men. I think those who are quick to use the words 'vulgar' and 'not part of our culture' are completely missing the point. IF SHOCK THERAPY IS WHAT IT TAKES TO SHAKE THINGS UP SO THAT APARTHEID BASED ON GENDER AND RELIGION COME CRASHING DOWN, SO BE IT! BRAVO, QANDEEL!!
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Hamid shafiq Jul 12, 2016 09:54am
great singer and great dancer make great videos
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Shani Jul 12, 2016 10:23am
Pl ban this Pemra! She is shameful as shameful can be...
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Sami Jul 12, 2016 10:36am
One thing people who are disappointed over the helplessness of PEMRA, can dislike the video on YouTube.
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NAV Jul 12, 2016 10:41am
@Satish Kumar Dogra Watch Coke Studio Pakistan sessions if you want to get the proper traditional, devotional, sufi, fusion and folk music, there are eight sessions so far and reading the comments of the Indian people who were all praise, you won't be disappointed, check YouTube.
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Nomi Jul 12, 2016 10:41am
wow, interesting, must watch this now....
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Mustafa Jul 12, 2016 02:53pm
I am a dude and lets be honest here, besides being temporarily religious and have sudden moral alerts, we all have enjoyed such videos from our neighbors and the west. But as my feedback as a dude, I just find Qandeel very unattractive and this video was a huge turn-off for me (I watched it while the volume was on mute, precaution is better than the cure and listening to it was a huge risk for me in times of 'Angel' and 'Eye to Eye').
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IAB Jul 12, 2016 03:19pm
For those who do not like it , please criticize. For those you like it, be vocal and appreciate it. Something new and bold and controversial but at least ..... some one dared to make it !!!! I am sure there is a large percentage of people who would like to see this despite the opposition ....
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gola Jul 12, 2016 03:26pm
This is awesome. She is the perfect antidote to the extremists.
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Fried Chillies Jul 12, 2016 04:09pm
The video is hilariously vulgar
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Host Jul 12, 2016 04:13pm
@Asif Kashmiri You sure you are free? Aren't you gonna die one day and be answerable for your deeds and even thought?
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Masood Hussain Jul 12, 2016 04:29pm
@Sunil Please stop insulting Kim
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Masood Hussain Jul 12, 2016 04:31pm
@NAV or should I say hilariously vulgar?
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Ritesh Jul 12, 2016 04:31pm
Nice song, good voice!
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Sameer Jul 12, 2016 09:31pm
@Srinivasulu Mekala yup. She appears to be next in line to either a bullet or a nobel...or in that order...
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Salman Jul 12, 2016 11:53pm
@Farrukh Iftikhar you mean pta . Pemra has no jurisdiction over internet .funny how people are misinformed these days
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Abdul Khan Jul 13, 2016 12:35am
@Sunil No Sunil... She is no way close to Kim K.
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Hassaan Jul 13, 2016 01:18pm
@Zubaida Khan Mam....dont you think you are asking for too much or u r being sarcastic...???
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amina Jul 14, 2016 06:53pm
So proud of Qandeel. I love the song. I wish more stuff like this would come out of pakistan and is sent straight to US Congress to show that we are not a repressive socieity and anyone can do what they want. Keep it up Qandeel.
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ChNasir Jul 14, 2016 08:48pm
The song & music isn't hopelessly bad, but the video is weird...
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Haji Pathan - NY USA Jul 15, 2016 04:37pm
Nothing vulgar or obscene in the music video, May be Pak too much imaginative, world is moving with speed of light , Music could be more charming but with age they both will progress: Contratulation -
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d d d Jul 17, 2016 04:48am
@Farrukh Its not porn They may block 1 link but cant stop its spread
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d d d Jul 17, 2016 04:58am
@Nausheen M Social media can not be regularized by any authority Free thinking has only been suppressed by killing
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Sagheer Jul 17, 2016 10:18am
Awesome video love the outfits very sexy the people who don't like don't watch simple really
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Chirag Patel Jul 17, 2016 03:22pm
@malik they killed her now
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