Ali Pirzada x Rakae Jamil x Samiya Mumtaz

ou might wonder how these three seemingly distinct artists come together in one context. Simply put, the answer is ‘Bindiya’.

Here’s how we arrived at this conclusion: If you’re an avid follower of music, always keeping tabs on the latest releases, you might already be familiar with it. However, many tend to miss such collaborations as life often moves at its own pace, and catching up with everything isn’t always possible. Thus, breaking down ‘Bindiya’ becomes essential.

The first key rule is this: if you plan to listen to one song while reading this, make sure it’s ‘Bindiya’ by Ali Pirzada featuring Rakae Jamil (on the sitar), with Jamil also taking on the role of producer.

It doesn’t matter if Ali Pirzada’s name is new to you—the mark of a true artist isn’t defined by a single hit but by the consistent ability to craft good music. Finding ‘Bindiya’ is easy; it’s available on both Spotify and YouTube, to name two major platforms.

The second rule is to listen to the audio first, without watching the music video. As you listen, and then listen again, the song might stir a range of emotions. It feels like a track that transcends despair, violence, and uncertainty, bringing you to a place where these fears are not part of the story.

Ali Pirzada remains acutely aware of the song’s sonic temperament, ensuring that the music doesn’t devolve into an electronic pop tune. ‘Bindiya’ feels like a timeless classic, evoking an era long before many of us were born. Layered with beautifully melodic guitar and an exquisite sitar, it’s a lullaby that makes no effort to fit into any genre.

The third rule is, once you’ve absorbed the song, watch the music video, directed by Zayan Agha. Featuring Samiya Mumtaz, the video plays out like a short film. Describing exactly why we love it would spoil the story. The theme celebrates womanhood beyond a certain age, dismissing ageism and challenging societal expectations that require embellishments to be considered beautiful. It’s a tribute to women in various roles, illustrating how they can let go of the past and embark on new beginnings.

The video is poignant, and when paired with the song, it feels as though no other narrative could drive this audio-visual story forward with such harmony.

If Ali Pirzada isn’t on your radar, now is the time to dive into his music—he’s an artist who continues to grow with each release. As for Rakae Jamil, his creativity knows no bounds, and his sitar playing is never monotonous. Samiya Mumtaz’s performance in the music video is outstanding, and we can only hope that more artists will recognize her brilliance and cast her in their music videos. She is far too talented to remain confined to TV drama audiences.

To the entire team behind this work, we say, please take a bow or alternately, here is a standing ovation from us to you. If you’re going to listen to one song and watch one music video, let it be ‘Bindiya’. You won’t be disappointed.