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Zooming in: Schaz strikes again

Schaz Khan

Less than a year ago, Schaz Khan came out with the video of her debut single, Jalan. Little did she fathom the controversy that brewed would give way to threats by the extremist faction of society, which eventually led to the video being banned and Khan leaving the country for a month.

Schaz Khan is now back with her new single and video titled Naya Pyar. Here, she reveals her renewed self and what she expects this time round.

“People will be surprised to hear Naya Pyar coming from a previously lovelorn and heartsick Schaz Khan. Honestly, I even amazed myself,” she exclaimed. As she unveils the video of Naya Pyar, Schaz doesn’t wait for any questions to be asked and dives straight into how the lyrics, composition and video concept came about.

“Naya Pyar is about finding new love. It’s a general phenomenon to listen to romantic songs after a heartbreak. But I believe that makes one weaker and vulnerable. On the contrary, this song will make the listener strong and want to move on.”

The music composition was a result of a casual strumming session and the lyrics followed naturally. “With a catchy, upbeat tone and hilariously bold lyrics, it’s an uplifting song which exudes positive vibes. I bet women will be able to relate to the song and feel motivated however the men might hate me,” she says, grinning.

Talking about the video, she points out that the idea was entirely hers. “I conceived the idea for the music video. However, the product that you see was the result of teamwork. My promoter, Royal Widow and friends, Amna, Uzma and Hema were equally involved to turn my concept into a fun video.”

With styling by Angie Marshall and directed by Schaz Khan, the video revolves around the making of Naya Pyar, behind-the-scenes action and a controversial live interview being conducted by a reporter. Featuring two models and a choreographer, the video begins with the interview of a drag queen in shimmery silver hot pants.

So what kind of reviews does Schaz Khan expect this time round? “I want people to have a good time listening and watching Naya Pyar but frankly speaking I’m prepared for anything. After my last experience, I built a wall around myself. I’m not here to please anyone but myself. Music is my passion and this video is for my friends and fans who are my support system. As it is, I’ve developed a reputation of being bad and I think I should maintain it.” – Fathma Amir

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