‘Khuda aur Mohabbat’ song sets 100m views record

LONDON: British Pakistani singer Nish Asher has celebrated the success of ‘Khuda Aur Mohabbat’ OST that she sang with Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan during a trip to Lahore from London.

‘Khuda Aur Mohabbat 3’ OST has made a new record as it crossed 100 million views on Geo Entertainment’s Youtube channel called ‘Har Pal Geo’ - becoming the first-ever Pakistani OST of all times to reach the mark.

‘Khuda Aur Mohabbat 3’ has been creating a great buzz amongst the viewers ever since season 3 started. It was premiered on January 29, 2021, and has been setting new records ever since.

Nish shared with Geo News, at her home in East London, that she’s thrilled that the OST, featuring her melodious voice, has made such a big impact on the cultural scene of Pakistan. Nish was visiting her family in Lahore during the second phase of lockdown when she was offered the opportunity to meet Ustad Rahet Fateh Ali Khan.

She said: “I went to meet Ustad Rahat as a fan and a follower and I was totally shocked when I was asked to sing the song with him. I was under huge pressure but I managed it. I did my best to make sure that I met the expectations of a great singer like Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. It happened just like that. There was no planning.”

Now back in London and teaching singing at a local school, the 22-year-old Nish Asher has taken a break from her studies to focus full time on her studies. She said: “I am thankful to Naveed Nashad and Qamar Nowshad for the opportunity.” Nish has sung with Ahmed Jehanzaib, Bhagga and many others. She is collaborating with several Pakistani and English artists and the BBC Asian Network.