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‘It is pure magic’: Pakistani song ‘Pasoori’ climbs the charts in India and beyond

July 19, 2022Music

Since its February release, the song “Pasoori,” which translates to “difficulty” or “conflict” in Punjabi, has racked up more than 250 million views on YouTube and on Instagram.

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