Sahir Ali Bagga calls for a ban on Indian music in Pakistan
Pakistani musician Sahir Ali Bagga plays guitar.
Sahir Ali Bagga, who wants Pakistani weddings to play local songs, not Indian tracks, performs.
Web Desk: Versatile Pakistani singer and composer has sparked a debate online after calling for government to put a ban on Indian music, particularly at weddings and public events.

Sahir Ali Bagga is a versatile Pakistani musician and singer known for decades in Pakistani music industry. Many hit OST’s for Pakistani dramas have been written and mainly compose by him.

His iconic songs include Baazi, Ehd-e-Wafa, Kahi Deep Jalay, Deewangi, Mast Malang, and Bharosa Pyar tera. Sahir Ali Bagga has 2.8 million followers on Instagram and 4.14 million subscribers on YouTube.

Recently, Sahir Ali Bagga appeared on a podcast where he urges the government to put a ban on Indian music, especially in wedding and public events.

He expressed his concern over the widespread use of Indian music in all celebrations. He said, Pakistani artists and music should be prioritized in all gatherings and events.

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He also urges the government to ban Indian music in Pakistan as Indian bans Pakistani music and artists.

Talking about it, Sahir Ali Bagga said, “I have given the statement about the ban on Indian music or songs in Pakistani weddings because whenever a conflict happens, they instantly ban our artists, content and other things like Pakistani Spotify is still banned in India while their Spotify is running in Pakistan. So, if they ban us so religiously, our government should also take action against their content. We have never banned their content; it is always done from the Indian side.” 

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Most of Pakistani fans agreed with Sahir Ali Bagga request to put a ban on Indian music in Pakistan, while few are saying music sharing is a good sign between the nations.