"Khel Deewano Ka" (Urdu: "کھیل دیوانوں کا"; transl. A Game for the Lovers)[2]) was the official anthem of the 2019 Pakistan Super League, the fourth season of the Pakistan Super League. It has been written and produced by Shuja Haider, and sung by Fawad Khan while it also features rap by Young Desi. It was released on 18 January by HBL Pakistan.
| "Khel Deewano Ka" | ||||
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| Song by Fawad Khan ft. Young Desi | ||||
| Released | 18 January 2019[1] | |||
| Recorded | 2018 | |||
| Length | 3:51 | |||
| Label | HBL Pakistan | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Shuja Haider | |||
| Producer(s) | Shuja Haider | |||
| Pakistan Super League anthems chronology | ||||
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Background
editOn 29 November 2018, PSL officially hinted at the making of new anthem through the hashtag #KhelDeewanoKa.[3] It was reported on 15 December that the anthem for the fourth season of PSL will be helmed by Shuja Haider and Fawad Khan will sing it, while Young Desi's rap will also be featured.[4] This news was soon confirmed by Khan's manager.[5] Khan, who previously represented the team Islamabad United for three seasons, will not serve as the team's ambassador this time.[6] Haider has previously also collaborated for several songs related to cricket in Pakistan. He told The Express Tribune, "This is the first time I'm composing the PSL anthem" and "I've penned the song as well."[7]
The anthems for previous three seasons were written and performed by Ali Zafar, and for the fourth season he revealed to Geo News that he could not be able to perform due to his busy schedule. He said that he is glad to be a part of PSL, and now others should also be given the chance.[8]
Release
editThe music video for the anthem was released on Facebook and YouTube simultaneously on 18 January, after an announcement on previous day.[9] It shows the fans with the playcards of their team out of six teams of PSL.[10] Soon on YouTube, it rose up to trending #6 in Pakistan, and it became most-liked PSL anthem.[11]
Fawad Khan and Young Desi also performed on this anthem at the opening ceremony of the fourth season of PSL on 14 February 2019 in Dubai International Stadium.[12][13][14][15]
See also
edit| External videos | |
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 Music video on YouTube | |
| Music video on Facebook | |
| BTS 1 on Facebook. | |
| BTS 2 on YouTube | |
| Opening ceremony performance on YouTube |
References
edit- ^ "PSL 2019's anthem is finally out. Did Fawad Khan do it justice?". Dawn Images. 18 January 2019. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
- ^ Gautam Bhattacharyya (14 February 2019). "PSL, as much a love affair for the UAE as for Pakistan". Gulf News. Retrieved 16 February 2019.
- ^ Pakistan Super League [@thePSLt20] (29 November 2018). "Any guesses? Check out our IG story to find out! #HBLPSL #KhelDeewanoKa" (Tweet). Retrieved 2 February 2019 – via Twitter.
- ^ Arsalan Ali (15 December 2018). "EXCLUSIVE: Fawad Khan, Shuja Haider, Young Desi replace Ali Zafar for PSL 4 anthem". behtareen.pk. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ Saira Khan (18 December 2018). "Confirmed: Fawad Khan To Sing The PSL 4 Anthem". HIP. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ Syeda Zehra (19 December 2018). "Fawad Khan will sing the PSL 4 anthem". Something Haute. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ Rida Lodhi (7 January 2019). "Fawad Khan and Shuja Haider to collaborate on this year's PSL anthem". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
- ^ Syed Yahya Hussaini (18 January 2019). "Ali Zafar reveals why he did not sing PSL 2019 anthem". Geo News. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
- ^ Are you ready for some #KhelDeewanoKa. Pakistan Super League on Facebook. 17 January 2019. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
- ^ "'KHEL DEEWANO KA': FAWAD KHAN IS THE NEW VOICE OF PSL 4 ANTHEM". News One (Pakistani TV channel). 18 January 2019. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
- ^ "FAWAD KHAN'S KHEL DEEWANO KA BECOMES MOST LIKED ANTHEM OF PSL". EntertainmentPK.com. 25 January 2019. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
- ^ Asma Malik (19 January 2019). "Pitbull, Fawad Khan, and Junoon to share stage on PSL 4 opening ceremony". Daily Pakistan. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
- ^ Maheen Sabeeh (20 January 2019). "Pitbull, Fawad Khan, Young Desi and Junoon among performers at PSL 4". The News International. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
- ^ "Renowned musicians, pyrotechnics kick off PSL 2019 in Dubai". Dawn. 14 February 2019. Retrieved 14 February 2019.
- ^ Pakistan Super League [@thePSLt20] (14 February 2019). "Young Desi and Fawad Khan bring up the official anthem of #HBLPSL 2019, #KhelDeewanoKa" (Tweet). Retrieved 16 February 2019 – via Twitter.