Ahad Raza Mir is not happy with the #KoKoKorina criticism and his Twitter rant is proof
Coke Studio season 11’s rendition of Ahmed Rushdi’s classic song, Ko Ko Korina featuring Ahad Raza Mir and Momina Mustehsan was such a disaster that it received continuous flak for three days straight. Minister of Human Rights, Shireen Mazari used terms like “horrendous” and “massacre” to define her discomfort.
The criticism, however, was not received well by either Ahad or Momina. Both shared their displeasure in rants on social media. While the Afreen Afreen girl got into a twitter debate earlier, now Ahad too has followed her lead.
“So there has been a alot of talk about a certain song. So lets do just that. Talk about it, the actor turned singer tweeted.
He began by stating that he is honored that he got to cover Ko Ko Korina.
I am honoured that I got to cover Ko Ko Korina. Some people enjoyed it and some not to so much, which is fair. Look at how we love to appreciate and criticize. It shows our nation is alive. Even after hearing the song 😉 Pun intended.
— Ahad Raza Mir (@ahadrazamir) October 23, 2018
I loved the way everyone got together to talk about the song.
Ive seen all the memes and I have to say they’re hilarious. Just shows the fantastic sense of humour of this nation. Trust me I take it all very positively.— Ahad Raza Mir (@ahadrazamir) October 23, 2018
I am also very grateful.
Grateful to people like HSY who openly appreciated our efforts and has always been a supportive light in our industry. I am thankful to Momina who dared to work with a newbie to Pakistani music.— Ahad Raza Mir (@ahadrazamir) October 23, 2018
He also thanked Coke Studio for giving artists the platform and providing the nation with some great music.”Coke studio is here because of them. Dont forget about all the amazing music they have given you throughout the years.”
Ahad finaly adressed the tweet by the minister of human rights. “Although she did not have very nice things to say, I’m still happy she noticed. Just a peice of advice: better choice of words next time Ms. Minister.”
Ms. Minister you represent a party that wants to bring change, supports youth and new ideas in Pakistan. The reach and duty of Human Rights promotes a caring approach to life. Dont “massacre” its meaning. You represent human rights in our country. Think about what that means.
— Ahad Raza Mir (@ahadrazamir) October 23, 2018
Really all I’m trying to say is that we should learn to be kind. Even in our criticism. Trust me it goes a long way. Our song was a cover, and a cover is meant to deviate from the original. Its not supposed to sound or feel the same. And at the end of the day…it’s a song.
— Ahad Raza Mir (@ahadrazamir) October 23, 2018
Also lets respect our artists. All of them. Everytime an artists works…they take a risk. Not for themselves…but for you. Trust me when I say we work hard for YOU. Not for ourselves. Want to critisize.. do it with love. Works better and definelty doesn’t hurt as much.
— Ahad Raza Mir (@ahadrazamir) October 23, 2018
So lets remember something. If we can come together to hate something, we can do the same to love. Take that however you’d like.
Lastly to everyone that appreciated the song, I am honored and now will work twice as hard to gain the confidence of my critics.
Love you as a nation.— Ahad Raza Mir (@ahadrazamir) October 23, 2018
After penning his thoughts regarding the feedback, he concluded the tweet stating, “I am honored and now will work twice as hard to gain the confidence of my critics.”
And like they say, a friend in need is a friend indeed, Sajal supported her friend by asking everyone to stop the hate!
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