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Updated 02 Dec, 2016

Arshad Khan is being quite the adventurer as he explores the world of showbiz.

Arshad, who is arguably Pakistan's most famous tea vendor, has been on morning shows, modelled for photo shoots and on the runway and has acted in a music video.

This music video is for a track called... 'Chaiwala' and has been performed by Lil Mafia Mundeer, a two-person rap group based in Lahore.

Convincing Arshad to agree to act in the music video was no easy task, reveals the band's manager DJ Danny.

"When we approached his manager, we told them that we're a good band. We're touring Punjab next month. Our campaign starts on December 5. We sent them the song and they liked it. We insisted that there is no way that Arshad can't be in the song's video. Initially, Arshad said he'd only make tea in the video and nothing else, but we insisted that he try something more. So his manager said we'll bring him to the shoot. If he manages, then well and good."

Arshad definitely does more than just chai-making in the video. He's seen taking selfies, playing with his hair, wagging his eyebrows and lightly dancing.

"We tried to make his act some more, but it didn't work," reveals Danny. "There were shots of him doing vocals of 'Chaiwala Chaiwala', but he couldn't pull off the style. It looked fake, so we scrapped those shots."

"He's not a professional. He doesn't know modelling or the ramp or acting or anything. We had to work a lot, teach him how to move and face the camera. But our director Umais Ali Khan was really good and able to bring it out of him," he adds.

For his efforts, Arshad Khan was paid a fair sum by the band, DJ Danny feels.

He revealed that Arshad had asked for Rs100,000 for his role in the music video, but they negotiated his fee down to Rs50,000. "But with accommodation, meals, costumes, etc, his total package came up to Rs70,000," he said.

Before the video went viral, the band debuted the track at a 'Leader Award Show' in Islamabad, where Arshad Khan joined them on stage for a performance.

Arshad Khan with the band at the award show where his track debuted - Photo: Facebook
Arshad Khan with the band at the award show where his track debuted - Photo: Facebook

DJ Danny also revealed that Arshad has an offer for a film that will release on Eid 2017. But he wasn't sure if Arshad was going to accept it.

Comments

M. Siddique Nov 29, 2016 05:53pm
Talent does not necessarily needs education. More power to him.
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Dr Riffat Jabeen Nov 29, 2016 06:07pm
This innocent guy should not be exploited by users. He must be treated fairly and honestly. It will be a great help for a person coming from a family with many responsibilities. He needs education so that he would be able to take proper decisions for his life.
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truthspeaks Nov 29, 2016 06:09pm
1 million to 50k, reminds me of Pashthoon carpet sellers
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Dr Riffat Jabeen Nov 29, 2016 06:12pm
We should make stars out of nobody. He needs education and proper training. He is a man of traditional and good values. Hopefully one day when he is really a successful person, he will be useful for his family and society.
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Brutal honesty Nov 29, 2016 06:23pm
Luck sure is on his side. lucky pathan, must admit he got the looks though....
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Bin Adam Nov 29, 2016 06:28pm
I feel so concerned about this lovely young man. His media popularity though provided him financial benefits but robbed his wealth of peace, innocence, simplicity and on top of all his freedom of movement. All the material wealth can not buy back his above lost treasure. Wishing him the best.
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Noshin Nov 29, 2016 06:33pm
looking good
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Noshin Nov 29, 2016 06:33pm
nice
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Nba Nov 29, 2016 06:33pm
too good
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Nba Nov 29, 2016 06:34pm
even better than SRK
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ali Nov 29, 2016 06:34pm
nice
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aliya Nov 29, 2016 06:34pm
thumbs up
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Ib Nov 29, 2016 06:38pm
useless song. he could have given better start than this
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aliya Nov 29, 2016 06:38pm
nice
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Syed Kashif Rizvi Nov 29, 2016 06:56pm
He is handsome and young, i would suggest him to save some money and open his own Chai Coffee Cafe... he will get bombastic business in few days...........
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Thoroughthinker Nov 29, 2016 07:01pm
He has the base and good team of director and associates can work on him and carve a masterpiece out of him
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S. A. M. Nov 29, 2016 07:13pm
that's so sweet. the young boy is surely getting every day. wish you all the best Arshad Khan.
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exlim Nov 29, 2016 08:33pm
I hope he is also being encouraged to get educated. Otherwise all this fame will be short lived.
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kanika Nov 29, 2016 08:59pm
Omg..this is such a bad song..n why the hell have they copied honey simgh's lyrics!!! lol.
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Chris Roberts Nov 29, 2016 09:08pm
Enjoyed this video! This is, of course, a new experience for Arshad, and who knows where this could lead? Umais Ali Khan did an excellent job, and this band's performance is great. Good show, guys!
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TAlha Nov 29, 2016 09:28pm
Worst rap/song I have ever heard in my life!!
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Amer Rao Nov 29, 2016 11:23pm
MashaAllah he is smart, Hollywood waiting for him.
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Harthik rathod Nov 29, 2016 11:39pm
Horrible song
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ARK KP Nov 29, 2016 11:40pm
Cheap and backward.
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Razi Nov 30, 2016 12:32am
@truthspeaks Read again, please.
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waheed Nov 30, 2016 01:33am
@truthspeaks 100k not 1 million
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Bilal Nov 30, 2016 05:12am
@truthspeaks 1 million? 100,000 isnt 1 million.
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azeem usmani Nov 30, 2016 05:58am
@Dr Riffat Jabeen I completely agree with you Madam! we just want our way of wishes and not ready to think for someone's life, his responsibilities, problems, missing things of life, and specially his future. because we are milliner and prosperous in our life, but come to think that if he has money to get marriage, if he has education to deal social norms ? or he is charm in your eyes but not for everyone due to many lost things of his life. so we should come to think about his needs of life and stand him as you we are in our society.
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MK Nov 30, 2016 06:21am
@truthspeaks; Read it again. Rs 100,000 is 0.1 million and 1 million!!
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KB Nov 30, 2016 08:15am
This group is copying Indian singer....what is the point of naming SRK in his already bogus parody song. Pakistanis will stop being fascinated by Indians. Please also stop exploring the poor chai wala, only for the sake of cheap fame. Grow up guys please. Bring something creative
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Proud Pakistani Nov 30, 2016 08:27am
@truthspeaks that's not a million, from hundred thousand 100,000 to 50,000.
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TrOllslayer Nov 30, 2016 10:08am
Arshad Khan from Kohat kicking it with some guy named DJ Danny, cringe comedy depicting brown sahibs with their Anglo monikers ridiculing the underprivileged, entertainment that sells in former colonies.
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ak Nov 30, 2016 10:20am
@truthspeaks dude thats one hundred thousand. lol
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Ahmed Bilal Sheikh Nov 30, 2016 10:29am
Best wishes for Arshad
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Aamer Nov 30, 2016 01:01pm
@Dr Riffat Jabeen I am sure he is smart enough to think for himself. Some people go to schools and colleges still dont learn anything and some people learn from life and some people are street smart. I think he has passed grade 10.
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fact Nov 30, 2016 04:29pm
I am sure that people are drooling over this chai wala!
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hani Nov 30, 2016 11:52pm
@Dr Riffat Jabeen What sort of education? Is it gonna be a professional one for the sole purpose of job whilein the man of blue eyes is already earning enough to finance his family?
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whocares Dec 01, 2016 01:17am
@Aamer is that illegal dopey?? you've just proved youre not either.
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Naveed bin noor Dec 01, 2016 10:04am
there is so many peoples in Pakistan having breathtaking eyes and handsome looks too, but its all about the game of "luck". No doubt Education is necessary for your better life but its not highly linked with your personal and social decision making for rest of your life. people, experiences,events, surroundings gives you more strong lesson than just education. All the very best for your life.... ARSHAD KHAN.... don"t forget the sweet title of "CHAI WALA"..
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no name Dec 01, 2016 10:26am
chai wala craze all the way
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Ali Dec 06, 2016 08:38am
I feel sad for him. Gob forbid he would be lost in glitters but when he would gain sense the time wouldnt come back. I pray that he leads to the right path.
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