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Meesha Shafi drops new single 'Rajkumari' to celebrate South Asian women on International Women's Day

Meesha Shafi drops new single 'Rajkumari' to celebrate South Asian women on International Women's Day

The singer collaborated with women with different forms and abilities to showcase diversity.
08 Mar, 2022

It's International Women's Day and what better way to celebrate than through art? Meesha Shafi dropped a surprise single dedicated to South Asian women and she's collaborated with a variety of female public figures to showcase diversity. The music video features women with different forms and abilities — it includes a transgender woman, a pregnant woman and a woman in a wheelchair.

"SURPRISE DROP! #Rajkumari is now live on Spotify. Wishing all the queens a very happy #internationalwomensday," the singer captioned an Instagram post with cover art for 'Rajkumari'.

Produced by Abdullah Siddiqui and Shafi, the music video is directed by Awais Gohar and stars transgender woman and activist Jannat Ali, activist Nayab Gohar, lawyer and disability advocate Sana Khurshid, digital creator Huma Mobin and and poet and artist Zahra Hameed.

"Celebrating all my #SouthAsian #QUEENS on #internationalwomensday," the Hot Mango Chutney Sauce singer captioned a teaser of the music video.

The 'Rajkumari' music video features women bedecked in traditional jewellery, donning outfits befit for a different era to give off that vibe of grandeur and royalty. Dark lighting highlights the women as the camera zooms in on their makeup. Glamorous yet arresting, the video captures attention.

To have a strong, female artist drop a surprise single on a day that celebrates women truly feels like the perfect gift. To involve a diverse line of women sends an even more powerful message and we're here for it.

Comments

M. Saeed Mar 08, 2022 02:52pm
Not at all a presentable Pakistani artist. She is better for all the negative roles.
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John Mar 08, 2022 03:24pm
Rajkumari is Hindu name
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vin Mar 08, 2022 04:00pm
Rajkumari means daughter of a ruling King.
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Alishba Mar 08, 2022 05:39pm
@John It means kings daughter in Punjabi, Hindi
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Syed Hasni Mar 08, 2022 05:59pm
Strong Vocals, good poetry, music is fair. Good effort. 3 stars.
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NORI Mar 08, 2022 06:29pm
The name and attire never match. Pathetic attempt !!!
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nk Mar 08, 2022 07:52pm
By looking at her getup in various songs she has sung she can be called Lady Gaga of Pakistan
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Sara Mar 08, 2022 10:17pm
Pathetic and disgusting
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FAZ Mar 08, 2022 11:07pm
She is a symbol of harassment. Her case against Ali Zafer was nothing but harassment.
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Constantine Mar 09, 2022 04:04am
@Sara “ Pathetic and disgusting”- Pakistani men really are, we agree with you.
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Constantine Mar 09, 2022 04:04am
Great going! Pakistan men are afraid of strong independent women like Shafi.
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Bilaria Mar 09, 2022 06:16am
@M. Saeed : And YOU, Sir, are an expert Art Critic --music specialization?
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Bilaria Mar 09, 2022 06:21am
@Syed Hasni :@Syed Hasni is a renowned musician from Pakistan!
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Rafique Mar 09, 2022 08:10am
@Sara What makes you think that? Give your reasons if you have any!
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Chooza Mar 09, 2022 11:10am
Great singer Meesha Shafi!
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Hyra Mar 09, 2022 11:58am
She is overdoing her looks. Talented but something negative and weird about her. Specially after all that harassment fiasco
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