While it is a fact that an individual’s taste in any matter is unique to themselves yet, the likes of countless others, including myself, without giving it much thought, will point towards Pakistan. “Which Coke Studio is better? Is it India or, is it Pakistan?” While there is all but love, harmony, and mutual respect from either of the rival sides, an inevitable question still persists. Indeed, there are fans well beyond South Asia, with comments flowing in from the US to Turkey to Iran. Rahman Sir, love from Lahore, Pakistan” is a common sight in the comment section of all their videos. “Respect Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Sahab, love from Delhi, India” and “Respect A.R. Regardless of the number of hits, likes, time of upload, language, artists (no matter how low-key), it is probably the only space in the entire cosmos where the so-called INDO-PAK nemesis takes the complete U-turn. To prove my point, if you ask me to cite an example without any second thoughts, I’ll redirect you to the comment section of any half-decent Coke Studio song on YouTube. Music bridges the gap and differences between cultural heritages and backgrounds and erases the line that defines all borders. At one time, it can evoke a sense of calmness even during the most advert of situations while at times can also fuel waves of rage and fury, bringing forth the tears one has been holding back for ages. It cleanses the understanding, inspires it, and lifts it into a realm which it would not reach if left to itself. Music is an art form that well and truly transcends space, time, language barriers, borders, everything.
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