Abrar Ul Haq faces trolling over new song Tasveer

Pakistani singer Abrar Ul Haq and renowned vocalist Rahat Fateh Ali Khan have come under heavy criticism on social media following the release of their latest collaboration, Tasveer.

Abrar Ul Haq is one of Pakistan’s most popular Bhangra and pop singers. He rose to fame after entering the entertainment industry in 1995 with his debut Punjabi Bhangra song, Billo. Over the years, he established himself as a prominent name in the Pakistani music industry with his energetic songs and distinctive singing style.

Apart from his music career, Abrar Ul Haq also entered politics and became associated with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). However, he later stepped away from politics, citing intense political pressure and threats. He has since continued his philanthropic activities while also remaining connected to music.

His latest project sees him teaming up with Rahat Fateh Ali Khan for a completely different musical style. The song Tasveer features actress Sonya Hussyn in its music video and presents a deeply emotional story about love, memories and loss.

The lyrics revolve around a man remembering his beloved and expressing his grief after losing her. The emotional tone of the song is intense and dramatic, with the singer appearing to pay tribute to his beloved in a way that resembles the emotional language often used in patriotic songs.

This unusual presentation left many listeners confused when the song was first released. Some social media users initially believed that Tasveer was a national or patriotic song because of its serious lyrics, emotional delivery and overall presentation.

The confusion reportedly became stronger before Sonya Hussyn appeared in the video, making it clear that the song was actually centered around a romantic storyline.

However, instead of receiving widespread appreciation, the collaboration quickly became the target of online trolling. Several social media users questioned the song’s lyrics, musical direction and suitability for Abrar Ul Haq.

One user criticized the singer’s new direction and suggested that the song did not match his signature style. The user argued that Abrar is an original artist and should focus on the musical style that made him famous.

Another listener admitted that they initially thought the song was a patriotic number and compared its feel to Aye Watan Pyare Watan. Someone else described it as a combination of Mere Mehboob Qayamat Hogi and a patriotic song.

The comments continued as more listeners shared their reactions. One social media user joked that the song sounded like something specially created for a school assembly, while another said that its style reminded them of a Naat.

Some fans also suggested that Abrar Ul Haq should avoid sad songs and return to the energetic Bhangra music that originally made him popular.

The criticism did not stop there. Another user commented that Abrar’s voice no longer sounded the same and claimed that songs with a patriotic feel were now more suitable for him.

Despite the mixed response, Tasveer has managed to attract significant attention online. The collaboration between two established Pakistani singers, combined with Sonya Hussyn’s appearance in the music video, has made the song a major topic of discussion among music fans.

While some listeners have criticized its unusual style, others may appreciate the attempt by Abrar Ul Haq and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan to explore a more emotional and melancholic side of their artistry.