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Atif Aslam sets the bar high for Coke Studio with beautiful rendition of Wohi Khuda Hai

We knew Atif would kick off Coke Studio season 12 but we didn't think it would give us goosebumps.

Updated 12 Oct, 2019

We knew Atif Aslam would kick off Coke Studio season 12 but we didn't think it would give us goosebumps.

The first episode of the long awaited season 12 is finally out and it looks like they're out to make things right.

With Rohail Hyatt back and a rendition of 'Wohi Khuda Hai' performed wonderfully. The bar has been set, people, and it has been set high.

The track is not the experimental recording we expect from Coke Studio but that's because it doesn't need to be. While being relatively simple, it delivers a grand feel which people can't help but enjoy.

And we have proof of that as everyone took to Twitter to commend Atif Aslam for a job very well done.

Can never forget that.

What'd we say? Goosebumps!

Thank you, Rohail Hyatt and welcome back.

Same!

We were just thinking that!

Simple but elegant.

Truth.

Comments

Pakistan Lover Oct 11, 2019 05:22pm

Splendid indeed...

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Rahul Oct 11, 2019 05:23pm

I am a big fan of Coke Studio from India. But just felt that Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's version was better than Atif Aslam's. Nevertheless its a good start to the season.

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JM Oct 11, 2019 05:48pm

Good effort by Atif Aslam. But can't match The Legendary Nusrat Ali Khan Saheb.

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syed Oct 11, 2019 05:49pm

But Still NFK's Best.... my childhood days

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AQB Oct 11, 2019 05:59pm

MashAllah invigorating, exhilarating and touching!! Bless you Atif Aslam!! Touched my heart!!

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Adil Malik Oct 11, 2019 05:59pm

Superb, fantabulous rendition of Atif Aslam's performance! Coke Studios is something that I have introduced to my musical clique in Hollywood and their expressions of admiration and awe in the musicianship of the Coke Studio is equally respected! One of these days when I return to Karachi (after 25 years of absence from Pakistan) I hope to visit the artists of distinction and their highly gauged capabilities equal or even at times, exceeding the western musicians that I have the honor of working with for long time! Great appreciation and a hearty congratulations to Atif Aslam and the Coke gang! Great job indeed!

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Faisal Oct 11, 2019 06:08pm

Atif and Coke studio are great but there was nothing great about this performance. Very safe.

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isha Oct 11, 2019 06:23pm

feel sorry for people who havent heard Muzaffar Warsi rendition of this hamd. what comes across in atif's performance is his sincerity one feels he has sung it from the heart which makes it beautiful and effective

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Isra Oct 11, 2019 07:26pm

Wonderful! Not sure if it can be even compared to the original sung by the legendary Nusrat Fathe Ali Khan ! However both are in their own class.

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Dilli Wali Oct 11, 2019 07:49pm

Pakistanis. Kings. Enough said.

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Apache Oct 11, 2019 07:55pm

It was not exceptional, just normal

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Syed Oct 11, 2019 08:01pm

Too slow. Not sure if this is the best rendition. It is a hamd from muzzafar warsi. Mr warsi had sung it in the best way

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Rubina Oct 11, 2019 09:38pm

Found it average compared to his previous songs

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JJ Oct 11, 2019 09:43pm

Simply awesome!

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Vinayak Oct 11, 2019 11:37pm

Awesome . Great to hear Atif Aslam .Music has no boundaries.

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Sam Oct 12, 2019 01:31am

Excuse me “sets the bar high” ... he sang it well in his own style but he hasn’t set the bar high!

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Zulfiqar Oct 12, 2019 04:12am

Very beautiful rendition. Few other artists like Shafqat Amanat Ali or Rafaqat Ali Khan could also have been considered

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Shah Oct 12, 2019 06:25am

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan sang it better.

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Junaid Ali Oct 12, 2019 12:26pm

Great to see rohail hayat is back

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sHAKEEL MAHOTA Oct 12, 2019 01:38pm

The Coke Studio should move beyond producing nice covers of previous golden hits. A great music platform like Coke Studio must contribute towards creating original melodies as Pakistan's film industry is hardly doing this.

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MF London Oct 12, 2019 05:48pm

Beautiful. Just broke down in tears. JazakAllah Atif Aslam.

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Khan Oct 14, 2019 04:37pm

Atif took a risk ,he should have knew he will be compared with incomparable Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan .

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ajay Oct 15, 2019 04:39am

He is zero without bollywood

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Apache Oct 15, 2019 07:52pm

Not even close to the original masterpiece