Abida Parveen, Rahat Fateh Khan get some serious love from Hollywood star Jada Pinkett Smith

And desis are so here for it.

Updated 07 Apr, 2019

Did you know Hollywood star Jada Pinkett Smith has a love for Sufi music?

Smith posted a video of Abida Parveen ad Rahat Fateh's Coke Studio song Chaap Tilak on her Instagram and shared: "Abida Parveen and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan are two of my favorite vocalists of Sufi music. This song is called Chaap Tilak and you can go on YouTube to check out the lyrics. They are beautiful."

Of course, Pakistanis could hardly contain their joy at Smith giving a shoutout to two of our country's most famous qawwals... like, how often does that happen?

and her American fans immediately fell in love with the music...

Desis took the opportunity to introduce the crowd to more than just Coke Studio.

Comments

Mumbaikar Apr 07, 2019 11:03am

Pakistan, the land of legends.

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Pak-UK Apr 07, 2019 12:19pm

It’s a beautiful song.

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Asad Ahmed Apr 07, 2019 06:52pm

Excellent! Thank you for sharing our great Sufi legendary singers from Pakistan.

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mady Apr 07, 2019 07:45pm

Why does it matter if Hollywood likes music of sub-continent. It does matter locals like and support artists.

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Calderon DeJesus Apr 07, 2019 08:53pm

Indeed Pakistan has immense talent in all fields.

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Laila Apr 08, 2019 02:26am

I don't know why many Americans hate Jada and her husband Will so much. I find the couple to be very open minded and always exploring new things. Who knew Jada listened to Pakistani sufi music. Fantastic.

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M. Kamran Apr 08, 2019 08:52am

an awesome song!!!

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