Ko Ko Korina from Coke Studio Season 11- a song which has got on the nerves of the nation. What was a mere rendition of Ahmed Rushdi’s hit song from the 60s by Momina Mustehsan and Ahad Raza Mir became a matter of human rights and debate on freedom of speech?
While the nation was having a meltdown over Ko Ko Korina, there began a debate between Momina Mustehsan and Shireen Mazari and a discussion on a Twitter encounter that made people think whether this Ko Ko Korina spat is worth ignoring the statements of Khadim Hussain Rizvi or not.
Ko Ko Korina Debate Between Momina Mustehsan and Shireen Mizari
Ko Ko Korina of Coke Studio was no less than bliss for social media brigade who got meme-worthy stuff. Bloggers and admins didn’t let the opportunity of creating some humor on the expense of Momina Mustehsan and Ahad Raza Mir. Apart from memes aimed to criticize the song sarcastically, listeners shared some genuine concerns regarding this song. And, these also included some notable personalities like journalists and politicians.
Earlier, there was a debate between lovers and haters of Coke Studio Season 11’s version of this song. Later, when Shireen Mizari expressed her views on the cover and Momina Mustehsan jumped in to defend it as a freedom of expression, things took a twist.
Horrendous! Destroyed a great classic – why oh why did Coke Studio allow such a massacre of this classic song? https://t.co/Iq5gfCPYcr
— Shireen Mazari (@ShireenMazari1) October 21, 2018
Here came Momina Mustehsan to defend herself.
Apologies for hurting ur sentiments. It is ur right to judge us & express ur outrage,just like it was our right to exercise our #FreedomOfExpression. As our Minister of #HumanRights, u should appreciate @cokestudio for allowing us to express ourselves, esp if it was horrendous 🙂 https://t.co/OkYdSE0jCz
— Momina Mustehsan (@MominaMustehsan) October 22, 2018
From here began an endless debate which offered Twitterati a whole new topic to discuss.
I gave my personal opinion which I am entitled to esp on a non pol issue having to do with music. To each his/her own! And why bring the ministry into it?! https://t.co/io9q0y6nAf
— Shireen Mazari (@ShireenMazari1) October 22, 2018
So, probably it was the word massacre the hit the singers. They didn’t object on Minister for Human Rights giving her opinion but raising the question on why they were allowed to sing this song in first place.
Ms. Minister you represent a party that wants to bring change, supports youth and new ideas in Pakistan. The reach and duty of Human Rights promotes a caring approach to life. Dont "massacre" its meaning. You represent human rights in our country. Think about what that means.
— Ahad Raza Mir (@ahadrazamir) October 23, 2018
Momina Mustehsan also clarified her stance.
I respect that ma’am – I apologized & acknowledge u had every right to judge & express outrage. I was only answering ur question of why coke studio allowed it. And as someone holding office, I’d hope u’d appreciate the allowance of freedom of expression- however bad it turned out https://t.co/5cX0Z8OaMl
— Momina Mustehsan (@MominaMustehsan) October 22, 2018
The discussion didn’t remain limited between Momina Mustehsan and Shireen Mazari. It became a matter of heated debate. Twitterati remained busy talking on this issue with the trends like #MominaMustehsan and Ko Ko Korina. It is to be noted that Momina is already among the most researched Pakistani celebrities on Google.
Oh, boy. The song has now become a human rights issue. Must discuss in Parliament. No to naya Ko Ko Korina. https://t.co/10RpgaYkvC
— Nadeem Farooq Paracha (@NadeemfParacha) October 22, 2018
Why Momina Mustehsan’s Song Why Not Khadim Rizvi’s Statements
For many users, Pakistani Twitterati could have found better things to discuss than Ko Ko Korina by Momina Mustehsan and Ahad Raza Mir. These things can be issues related to peace and stability in Pakistan. Usually, no one bothers to talk about them because they fear being killed.
Zarrar Khuhro, the host of a Dawn News Program Zara Hut Ke, pointed out how religious clerics like Khadim Hussain Rizvi were openly threating judiciary and no one was daring to point out towards such a sheer absurdity.
So regarding this #momina and #shireenmazari #uncleben business my take is that KHADIM RIZWI AND HIS PARTY HAVE VICIOUSLY ABUSED AND THREATENED JUDGES AND NO ONE DARES TAKE ACTION COS WE PREFER NON ISSUES THAT WON'T GET US KILLED thanks for coming to my ted talk bye
— Zarrar Khuhro (@ZarrarKhuhro) October 22, 2018
Zarrar who never keeps from talking about the real issues that the media doesn’t care to bring in limelight keeps us reminding us what are problems that social media brigade must be concerned about the most.
Here's your regular reminder that TLP has threatened judges with impunity amd has in fact praised the murder of judge iqbal bhatti. Just posting this in the hope that someone somewhere may consider taking action sometime this century. Thanks and bye.
— Zarrar Khuhro (@ZarrarKhuhro) October 24, 2018
It is a fact that Pakistan is still suffering from the issue of religious fundamentalism, the clerics are free to issue fatwas against anyone, and no one dares to question them not even judiciary. But, for our social media users, the most important thing is whether singing a Ko Ko Korina cover comes in freedom of speech and to what extent someone should be allowed to criticize it.
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