As Rohail Hyatt stepped down from the Coke Studio platform, we all want to know who’s taking up the mantle. Rumor has it Zulfiqar Jabbar Khan, popularly known as Xulfi, is next in line to curate the cola’s music show.
It all started when the Laari Chooti crooner commented on a Coke Studio tweet with a smiley face.
“Shuru karain? (Shall we begin?).”
🙂
— Xulfi (@zulfiqarjkhan) June 14, 2021
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The Express Tribune later confirmed that the musician is to be selected to ascend the role.
“Every year, there’s this news. So, there’s a probability of doing Coke Studio every year. No one knows and let’s see what the future holds.”
However, there are posts on social media stating the former Call guitarist announced he will be the show’s curator for the upcoming series.
I am crying happy tears!!! @zulfiqarjkhan@murzie @cokestudio
😍🥰🥳💃🕺#xulfi #ZulfiqarJabbarKhan #cokestudio2021 #cokestudio14 #cs14 #cokestudio #PakistaniMusic #Music #musicislife #Pakistan #pakistani pic.twitter.com/IuXFnftB2w— Afrah Masood (@connect2afi) June 14, 2021
@pmrevolution congratulates xulfi on his new journey! @zulfiqarjkhan @cokestudio #cokestudio #cokestudio2021 #cs14 #cokestudio14 #PMR #PakMediaRevolution #MusicOfPakistan #PakistaniMusic #PMRSupportsTalent #Xulfi #ZulfiqarJabbarKhan #Pakistan @murzie @PMRStudioWorks pic.twitter.com/EYIFJWEFXM
— Pak Media Revolution (@pmrevolution) June 14, 2021
He has previously worked as a mentor and producer at Nescafe Basement. Given the success of this music show under the banner of an MNC, Xulfi seems like a smart choice to bring back Coke Studio’s popularity.
Hoping this season is way better than last years #cokestudio don't want that boring stuff please🙏 last three years have been really disappointing ngl☹
— Mehvish Khan (@MevKhan1) June 14, 2021
The show has been in a bit of a tight jam these past few seasons. Especially with several songs in the last season being flagged for copyrights.
Rumor or not, fans of Coke Studio and the Hum Zalmi creator are ecstatic!
Now this is something to look forward to, #Xulfi will not just save #cokestudio, he'll take it to the next level…… #CokeStudio14 https://t.co/uhC0bkE7sX
— Miyagiさん (@kshaikh1g) June 14, 2021
@zulfiqarjkhan I CANNOT wait for this. #CokeStudio https://t.co/74lnT6A436
— Zara Tareen (@ztareen) June 14, 2021
https://twitter.com/AliMumtaz92/status/1404415374255398915
Please!! Best thing that can happen for #cokestudio https://t.co/Hn1MyyzZ5P
— Faria (@FariaSays) June 14, 2021
Oh man pls shuru krain 😍#cokestudio https://t.co/8Opss74ub6
— Ayesha (@procafeinating) June 14, 2021
Someone, in particular, is anticipating Xulfi’s masterclass.
Just brriliant! Can't wait for Zulfi masterclass!!!#CokeStudio https://t.co/qf13tdvktT
— Usman (@musmanmazhar2) June 14, 2021
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But what about the line-up? We already know he’s all about contemporary tunes when it comes to his Nescafe Basement covers. How will he go about leading Coke Studio?
Can't wait to see all the stellar line ups and music produced in this year's @cokestudio with @zulfiqarjkhan magic! So excited. All the best!! @cokestudio new sound this year… #CokeStudio14 #CokeStudio #madeinpakistan #xulfi https://t.co/hpyAM1pUTe
— Maheen Mustafa (@MaheenM_) June 14, 2021
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Based on his history of bringing to the fore, talents like Hadiya Hashmi and Abdullah Siddiqui. Rather than revisiting tried and true classics will we be looking at a younger, fresher line-up?
Xulfi was previously offered to curate Coke Studio Explorer before the Coke Studio was called off in season 12. He even produced Hum Aik Hain under the music shows banner.
