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"'''Mela Loot Liya'''" ({{Lang-ur|"میلہ لوٹ لیا"}}; {{Translation|'''Stole the show'''}}) is |
"'''Mela Loot Liya'''" ({{Lang-ur|"میلہ لوٹ لیا"}}; {{Translation|'''Stole the show'''}}) is an anthem by [[Ali Zafar]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.brecorder.com/2020/03/02/576282/ali-zafars-mela-loot-liya-comes-out-with-a-bang/|title=Ali Zafar's ‘Mela Loot Liya’ comes out with a bang|last=Shakeel|first=Madiha|date=2 March 2020|website=Business Recorder}}</ref> released on the strong insistence of fans amidst the criticism received by [[Tayyar Hain]], the official anthem of fifth season of the [[Pakistan Super League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.geosuper.tv/amp/3481|title=Ali Azmat's PSL 5 anthem 'Tayyar Hain' fails to sway the crowd|date=29 January 2020|publisher=Geo Super|access-date=2 March 2020}}</ref> It has been written, composed, arranged, produced by [[Ali Zafar]] himself. It was released on 1 March by Lightingagle Records and crossed over 3 Million hits on [[YouTube]] in 24 hours.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.globalvillagespace.com/psl-5-ali-zafar-shatter-records-with-mela-loot-liya-fans-rocked/|title=PSL 5: Ali Zafar shatter records with ‘Mela Loot Liya’, fans rocked|date=2 March 2020|website=Global Village Space}}</ref> |
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== Background == |
== Background == |
Revision as of 07:50, 1 March 2024
"Mela Loot Liya" | |
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Single by Ali Zafar | |
Released | 1 March 2020 |
Recorded | 2020 |
Genre | Pop music |
Length | 5:10 |
Label | Lightingale Records |
Songwriter(s) | Ali Zafar |
Producer(s) | Ali Zafar |
"Mela Loot Liya" (Urdu: "میلہ لوٹ لیا"; transl. Stole the show) is an anthem by Ali Zafar[1] released on the strong insistence of fans amidst the criticism received by Tayyar Hain, the official anthem of fifth season of the Pakistan Super League.[2] It has been written, composed, arranged, produced by Ali Zafar himself. It was released on 1 March by Lightingagle Records and crossed over 3 Million hits on YouTube in 24 hours.[3]
Background
The official anthem of PSL V soon after its release received strong criticism from fans and Ali Zafar trended top on Twitter in Pakistan as fans remembered him for his anthems in first three editions which were liked by fans especially Ab Khel Jamay Ga from second edition.[4] Responding to fans Ali Zafar wrote on Twitter that Pakistan Super League is our country's brand and urged fans to support it.[5]
After PSL opening ceremony Ali Azmat said in an interview with Waseem Badaami on ARY News that bloggers were hired for campaign against their anthem by rival singer pointing towards Ali Zafar which he denied.[6] After much insistence from fans to make another anthem, Ali Zafar on 23 February announced that he is making a new anthem.
Release
The anthem was released on 1 March on YouTube by Lightingale Records. The anthem video was conceived, directed and choreographed by Ali Zafar and he credited the anthem to fans. In an interview to Waseem Badami on ARY News after release he said it is not competition with anyone but just for our fans and country and to support our league and denied perception that it was pre-planned.[7]
Reception
The anthem became an overnight hit and became fastest to get 1 million hits on YouTube and crossed over 3 million within 24 hours. As of 24 March 2020, the song has 8.9 Million Views on YouTube[8]
See also
References
- ^ Shakeel, Madiha (2 March 2020). "Ali Zafar's 'Mela Loot Liya' comes out with a bang". Business Recorder.
- ^ "Ali Azmat's PSL 5 anthem 'Tayyar Hain' fails to sway the crowd". Geo Super. 29 January 2020. Retrieved 2 March 2020.
- ^ "PSL 5: Ali Zafar shatter records with 'Mela Loot Liya', fans rocked". Global Village Space. 2 March 2020.
- ^ "Nervous Ali Zafar asks fans why he is trending on Twitter. Turns out, it's for a cute reason". India Today. 29 January 2020. Retrieved 2 March 2020.
- ^ "Here's what Ali Zafar has to say about PSL anthem 'Tayyar Hain'". The News. 30 January 2020. Retrieved 2 March 2020.
- ^ "Ali Azmat says Asim Azhar sang PSL 5 anthem quite well". ARY News. 21 February 2020.
- ^ "'Mela Loot Liya' song: Ali Zafar releases his own version of cricket anthem". ARY News. 1 March 2020.
- ^ "PSL 5: Ali Zafar shatter records with 'Mela Loot Liya', fans rocked". Global Village Space. 2 March 2020.