Pakistani actor Hania Aamir has made her official music debut with Pablo, a Punjabi hip-hop track that turns the spotlight on the criticism and scrutiny surrounding her public image.
Released on Wednesday, 9 September, the song marks a new creative chapter for Aamir as she celebrates 10 years in the entertainment industry. She wrote and composed the track herself.
Pablo opens with a soft piano melody before shifting into an upbeat Punjabi rap. Aamir uses the song to respond to people who have called her “fake” and questioned her personality and guarded public image.
She also touches on her popularity and the attention she receives from fans.
In one of the track’s most pointed lines, Aamir addresses her critics directly: “Assi hassde te tussi pichhe sarhde-sarhde. Assi chill ay te roz panga lai re ne.”
The line roughly translates to, “We’re laughing while you’re back there fuming. We’re chilling while you keep trying to pick a fight.”
Aamir also references her “Pindi attitude” and the attention it attracts in India. Through the track, she presents a confident and carefree response to those who continue to criticise her.
The biggest surprise comes towards the end of the song. Indian reality television personality Rakhi Sawant delivers a message for Aamir in the outro. She praises Aamir’s beauty and confidence, calls her a “lioness” and encourages her not to let her critics affect her.
Aamir also directed the official music video. Mohammad Mohtashim handled associate direction, cinematography, editing and grading, while Kumail Abbas produced, mixed and mastered the track.
With Pablo, Aamir has expanded a career centred largely on acting and modelling into music. Her debut single gives her a new creative outlet while allowing her to answer public scrutiny on her own terms.
