{"id":237702,"date":"2019-11-04T10:54:40","date_gmt":"2019-11-04T05:54:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/?p=237702"},"modified":"2019-11-04T10:54:40","modified_gmt":"2019-11-04T05:54:40","slug":"this-rickshaw-driver-is-the-living-reincarnation-of-mehdi-hassan-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/this-rickshaw-driver-is-the-living-reincarnation-of-mehdi-hassan-video\/","title":{"rendered":"This Rickshaw Driver Is the Living Reincarnation of Mehdi Hassan [Video]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A rickshaw driver from Karachi is making waves with his singing skills. A clip of the man, Qasim Ali singing Mehdi Hassan&#8217;s timeless classics has gone viral. Behind his soulful voice and melody, lies a heartbreaking story of unrealized potential and shattered dreams.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">This auto rickshaw driver in Karachi is an amazing talent, spotted him singing Mehdi Hassan\u2019s songs at a stop. Qasim Ali says he wanted to be a classical singer but poverty shattered his dreams and he\u2019s forced to drive rickshaw to earn his bread and butter. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6U1vdZn13d\">pic.twitter.com\/6U1vdZn13d<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Faizan Lakhani (@faizanlakhani) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/faizanlakhani\/status\/1190659298818482179?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 2, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Qasim Ali wanted to be a classical singer. But unfortunately, poverty held him back and he had to give up his dreams to earn a living. That&#8217;s how he end up being a rickshaw driver.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; letter-spacing: 5px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0;\">ALSO READ<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; font-family: Raleway ,sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/this-pakistani-painter-turned-singer-is-back-with-a-glamorous-music-video\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">This Pakistani Painter-Turned-Singer Is Back With A Glamorous Music Video<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Netizens are surprised how good this rickshaw driver&#8217;s singing is<\/h3>\n<p>Tweeple took note of how this incredibly talented man didn&#8217;t miss a note, even without any formal training in classical singing!<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/KunalHasArrived\/status\/1190740025454911488<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">He is singing better than many renowned singers; clear, smooth, orchestral, and soft voice.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; \u0634\u0627\u06c1\u06cc\u0646 \u06cc\u0627 \u06a9\u0631\u06af\u0633 (@StolenKarachi) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/StolenKarachi\/status\/1190691062706311169?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 2, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The sad reality though is that given how Lollywood usually operates, a man with his background is not likely to be given a chance. Nor are there any American Idol-type competitions which could unearth talents like these in Pakistan.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">His dreams didnot shatter due to poverty. Financial crisis could not change his voice. Rather nepotism is a curse which keeps talent at distance.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Ahmed Khosa (@ahmed_khoso93) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ahmed_khoso93\/status\/1190780215099822081?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 2, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"ur\" dir=\"rtl\">\u0631\u06a9\u0634\u06d2 \u0648\u0627\u0644\u0627 \u0627\u0648\u067e\u0631 \u0633\u06d2 \u06a9\u0631\u0627\u0686\u06cc \u0648\u0627\u0644\u0627 \u0642\u062f\u0631 \u0645\u0634\u06a9\u0644 \u06c1\u06cc \u06a9\u0631\u06d2 \u06af\u0627 \u06a9\u0648\u0626\u06cc \ud83d\ude0a<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Noman Khan (@dtnoorkhan) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/dtnoorkhan\/status\/1190837968308756482?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 3, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>We often forget how socio-economic opportunities determine how far people get in life. Netizens demand that Qasim Ali should be given a chance. Better late than never.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Let us not blame poverty but a society they has regulated away opportunity.    When will we understand?<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Nadeem Haque (@nadeemhaque) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nadeemhaque\/status\/1190862031177564161?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 3, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Some people brought up how we lack an appreciation for culture and art in general as a society. Which is something we can&#8217;t deny, given the deaths of legends like Nisar Nasik and Matloob-ur-Rehman.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; letter-spacing: 5px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0;\">ALSO READ<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; font-family: Raleway ,sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/a-national-shame-dil-dil-pakistan-creator-nisar-nasik-dies-in-poverty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A National Shame: &#8216;Dil Dil Pakistan&#8217; Creator Nisar Nasik Dies in Poverty<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Then there are also cases where legendary artists suffered financially in their later years (like Mehdi Hassan himself).<\/p>\n<p>Pakistan has no mechanism of looking after it&#8217;s artistic legends. A platform for emerging talent seems like a far cry.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"hi\" dir=\"ltr\">Mugahllia door mai ghazal ganay walay artist ko King apnay sath bitthaata tha.<\/p>\n<p>Kala khail hunar maharat in sub cheezon ki jis qaum mai qadar nahi wo is dunya mai rahnay k layaq hi nahi<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; \u227c\u221cAlexa\u2115de\u211d\u227d\ud83c\udfb6 (@R3dGreenWhite) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/R3dGreenWhite\/status\/1190717456073084928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 2, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Mehdi Hassan worked as a motor mechanic though<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; arif lodhi (@arifjamallodhi) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/arifjamallodhi\/status\/1190745403093737472?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 2, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Folks on social media are of the view that Lollywood should do something to further this man&#8217;s singing career.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cokestudio?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@cokestudio<\/a> i have something to show you.<br \/>This is amazing,please have him on your show.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Emaad (@Show_Shah) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Show_Shah\/status\/1190673758970896387?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 2, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Get him to feature on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/geopakistantv?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@geopakistantv<\/a><br \/>with <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/humaamirshah?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@humaamirshah<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/abdullahsultan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@abdullahsultan<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Maheen Usmani (@MaheenUsmani) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MaheenUsmani\/status\/1190993334459875328?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 3, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AliZafarsays?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@AliZafarsays<\/a> plz also give him a chance as u gave to arooj<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Abrar Ahmed\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf0 (@AbrarAh76178139) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AbrarAh76178139\/status\/1190707897354915840?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 2, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/Dreamy_Zoella\/status\/1190896653756194817<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/itsaadee?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@itsaadee<\/a> sir, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/rohailhyatt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@rohailhyatt<\/a> sir, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/stringsonline?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@stringsonline<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cokestudio?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@cokestudio<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/alisethimusic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@alisethimusic<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hamzasays?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@hamzasays<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MominaMustehsan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@MominaMustehsan<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RFAKWorld?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RFAKWorld<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PTVNewsOfficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@PTVNewsOfficial<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HarPalGeoTv?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@HarPalGeoTv<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Humtvnetwork?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Humtvnetwork<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FarahSaadya?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@FarahSaadya<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/faysalquraishi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@faysalquraishi<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/muniba_mazari?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@muniba_mazari<\/a> @HaroonsMusic its a request please give chance to this man once.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Bilawal Sarwar (@BigBroBHA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BigBroBHA\/status\/1190902889365024768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 3, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Plenty of people asserted they&#8217;d do what they can to help.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Send me his number, let me refer him to some channels and their morning shows. Beautiful vocals!<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Zain  Khan (@ZKhanOfficial) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ZKhanOfficial\/status\/1190720702023950337?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 2, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/SMahmoodKazmi\/status\/1190940377643134981<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/MuneebBilal\/status\/1191007202221400064<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s great to see netizens trying to help this talented rickshaw driver in their own capacity. Though in the long run, there&#8217;s no escaping the fact that Pakistan doesn&#8217;t really have a mechanism or a platform to bring forth <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.tribune.com.pk\/story\/29330\/move-over-shaan-dear-lollywood-please-stop-with-your-nepotistic-ways\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">emerging talent<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It should take more than just having connections or being in a showbiz family to have a shot at superstardom. Its high time Pakistan changes things for the better for people like Qasim Ali.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A rickshaw driver from Karachi is making waves with his singing skills. A clip of the man, Qasim Ali singing Mehdi Hassan&#8217;s timeless classics has gone viral. Behind his soulful voice and melody, lies a heartbreaking story of unrealized potential and shattered dreams. 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