Zeb Bangash, a prominent Pakistani singer, made history as the first Pakistani artist to serve as the music director for a Bollywood film, 'Lipstick Under My Burkha.'

She recently shared her thoughts on this experience and the evolving music scene during an interview. Despite expectations of high pressure and corporate structures in Bollywood, Zeb found her Bollywood journey to be a heartwarming one.

She described it as a feeling of "coming home," emphasizing the sense of camaraderie and creativity during the film's production. The collaboration with fellow artists created a unique bond, making it more like a close-knit community than a corporate project. Zeb also expressed her disappointment over the current lack of exchange of artists between India and Pakistan.

For her, it's not just about missed opportunities but the shrinking of an artistic community that once thrived across borders. Zeb's musical journey has taken her to various languages and genres, from Pashto to Urdu, Hindi, Persian, Kashmiri, Turkish, and Punjabi. She sees each language as a different experience, with Pashto connecting her to home and Urdu/Hindi sparking her imagination. She co-founded the band 'Sandaraa,' a project she holds dear, aiming to bridge cultural gaps through music.

This venture allowed her to share Balochi classics and Persian ghazals with audiences across North America, expanding her musical horizons.

Published in The Daily National Courier, October, 03 2023

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