Shehzad Roy’s politically charged Pakistani pop
If you’re looking for sharper verses about Pakistan’s political scene, listen to Shehzad Roy. The pop-singer’s combination of activism and musical savvy, may have helped in bringing Pakistan and India a little closer. His 2008 song caught the attention of Indian film director Akshay Kumar who loved Roy’s track �Qismat Apnay Haat Mein,� and its rebellious use of the word �bullsh**.� The World’s Marco Werman has the story.
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