Lahore Lahore Aye
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Lahore Lahore Aye is a Punjabi
song by Pakistani-Punjabi singer Tariq Tafu
. The track reflects the unique culture of Lahore
describing the life in Lahore, the people, the food, and the most famous spots in Lahore. It was produced by Tariq Tafu for his album Naiyn Reesan Pakistan Diyan on January 1, 2004.
The song was a big commercial hit in Lahore
as well as the whole of Pakistan
. It was one of the top songs on Pakistani Music Charts. The song was a turning point in Tafu's career which made him rise in Pakistani Music.
with the reason behind it being, to familiarize the West
and the overseas Desis
with the city of Lahore. Tafu (in some places alone where in other places with a gathering of British people
) is seen dancing crazy on the streets of London, making funny movements with and around Britons. Many people including Britons and Sikhs are seen repeating the phrase "Lahore Lahore Aye" throughout the song. Tafu is also seen pointing some Lahori food in the song while singing about it. He tries to link the buildings and monuments of London with Lahore.
Punjabi language
Punjabi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by inhabitants of the historical Punjab region . For Sikhs, the Punjabi language stands as the official language in which all ceremonies take place. In Pakistan, Punjabi is the most widely spoken language...
song by Pakistani-Punjabi singer Tariq Tafu
Tariq Tafu
Tariq Tafu is a Punjabi singer from Pakistan. Born in Lahore, Tafu hails from a family of reputed musicians. He started playing music when he was as young as seven years of age and first came into prominence following the release of his popular single Lahore Lahore Aye in 2004...
. The track reflects the unique culture of Lahore
Lahore
Lahore is the capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab and the second largest city in the country. With a rich and fabulous history dating back to over a thousand years ago, Lahore is no doubt Pakistan's cultural capital. One of the most densely populated cities in the world, Lahore remains a...
describing the life in Lahore, the people, the food, and the most famous spots in Lahore. It was produced by Tariq Tafu for his album Naiyn Reesan Pakistan Diyan on January 1, 2004.
The song was a big commercial hit in Lahore
Lahore
Lahore is the capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab and the second largest city in the country. With a rich and fabulous history dating back to over a thousand years ago, Lahore is no doubt Pakistan's cultural capital. One of the most densely populated cities in the world, Lahore remains a...
as well as the whole of Pakistan
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
. It was one of the top songs on Pakistani Music Charts. The song was a turning point in Tafu's career which made him rise in Pakistani Music.
Phrase
One often comes across the popular phrase, "Lahore Lahore Aye" in Lahore as well as many other places in Pakistan. The possible reason behind it being the friendly, open-hearted and welcoming nature of Lahoris. Tafu chose the exact phrase as the title of his song and has given the words an entertaining melody. Tafu is also seen repeating the lines:| Punjabi | Romanized Punjabi | English |
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جینے لاہور نی تکیہ و جمیعا نی |
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Music video
The music video directed by Ejaz Bhutta, instead of Lahore, is shot in the city of LondonLondon
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
with the reason behind it being, to familiarize the West
West
West is a noun, adjective, or adverb indicating direction or geography.West is one of the four cardinal directions or compass points. It is the opposite of east and is perpendicular to north and south.By convention, the left side of a map is west....
and the overseas Desis
Desis
Desis can refer to:* plural of Desi* one of a type of List of surgical procedures...
with the city of Lahore. Tafu (in some places alone where in other places with a gathering of British people
British people
The British are citizens of the United Kingdom, of the Isle of Man, any of the Channel Islands, or of any of the British overseas territories, and their descendants...
) is seen dancing crazy on the streets of London, making funny movements with and around Britons. Many people including Britons and Sikhs are seen repeating the phrase "Lahore Lahore Aye" throughout the song. Tafu is also seen pointing some Lahori food in the song while singing about it. He tries to link the buildings and monuments of London with Lahore.