Coke Studio brings together Momina Mustehsan and Atif Aslam in slow-jam treat Sajan Das Na, the third song from Season 14, to hash out what fame and relationships mean in our time.
Duets are expected at Coke Studio, but this one flips a few expectations. In Sajan Das Na, we meet two lovers arguing. Atif throws his hands up, blaming the distance between them on his celebrity. Like a 21st century queen, Momina stands her ground, both plaintively asking “Sweetheart, tell me what I should do?” This is an exchange for an era in which fame is a 24-hour job, and where women can and should expect more of men. 
There’s no mistaking that these characters are megastars from Faraz Sheikh and Alishay Adnan’s styling. Momina’s look is pulled together and in control, Atif’s co-ords send the best kind of chaotic energy. Video Director Kamal Khan plays up the chill between them, setting the two under cold-toned lights in minimal surroundings, with the duo singing to each other but never meeting.
For all its laments, Sajan Das Na is a party track with Atif Aslam, ATIF ASLAM ladies and gentlemen, going R&B. The visuals are a warning however. Split-spectrum projections shatter shadows into rainbows, showing a split of heart and mind. Production Designer Beenish Umer’s screens blink aimlessly on the floor in a nod to technology; reminding us that romance may be a swipe away but somehow, we remain lonelier than ever.
Sajan Das Na can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrFlFMK1mKI and streamed on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/genre/0JQ5DAqbMKFQ0zHsfXlNmV
The fourth song from Coke Studio Season 14 will be released on 28th January 2022.
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Song Credits:
Coke Studio Season 14 Song#3: Sajan Das Na
Performed by: Atif Aslam and Momina Mustehsan
Curated & Produced by: Xulfi
Song Concept by: Xulfi and Adnan Dhool
Written by: Adnan Dhool, additional lyrics by Momina Mustehsan
Composed by: Xulfi, Abdullah Siddiqui, Adnan Dhool and Momina Mustehsan
Music Arranged and Produced by: Xulfi and Abdullah Siddiqui
Mixed by: Xulfi
Video Director: Kamal Khan
Production Designer: Beenish Umer
Art Director: Beenish Umer
Stylist: Mavi Kiyani, Faraz Sheikh and Alishay Adnan
Courtesy by Lotus PR
