If weddings had a soundtrack for that exact moment when your eyes meet someone across a crowded room, soft lights, laughter in the background, a hint of nostalgia in the air, Rameez Khalid’s new single “Shehnai” would be it.
Bright, romantic, and steeped in Eastern pop warmth, “Shehnai” leans into the emotional magic of celebration. It captures that quiet joy of reconnecting with love during festive gatherings, the kind where memories resurface between smiles and stolen glances. Rooted in South Asian musical tradition yet polished with contemporary production, the track feels culturally grounded without being confined to one setting. It’s wedding-coded, yes, but universal in its emotion.
This release is a true collaboration. Rameez joins forces with female vocalist Kainat Masood and producer Amaizy (Aizad Hashmi), and together they strike a balance between heritage and modernity. The male-female vocal interplay gives the song a conversational charm, like two people revisiting shared history in real time. Their melodies weave around each other with ease, reinforcing the theme of emotional reconnection.
Production-wise, “Shehnai” blends melodic Eastern phrasing with sleek pop textures. It’s festive without being over-the-top, heartfelt without tipping into melodrama. There’s a celebratory glow throughout, but it’s the subtle warmth, the nostalgia tucked into the vocal delivery, that lingers.
For anyone tracking the evolution of South Asian pop, “Shehnai” feels like part of a larger shift. Traditional moods and imagery are being reshaped through modern songwriting and collaborative, independent creativity. The result? Music that honors its roots while speaking directly to today’s listeners.
Rameez Khalid is no stranger to genre fusion. A classically trained vocalist from the National Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA), mentored by Ustad Salamat Ali and connected through lineage to Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, he brings a deep technical foundation to everything he does. At the same time, his interest in Western phrasing and melodic structure gives his voice a contemporary edge.
His previous single “Abhi Kabhi Sabhi” racked up over 2 million views on Facebook and found strong traction across YouTube and Instagram, blending rock energy with soulful introspection. He’s collaborated with Aima Baig on “Kuch To Hua Hai” for the film Heer Maan Ja, and worked alongside respected producers like Shahi Hasan and Sarmad Ghafoor — steadily building a catalog that bridges mainstream visibility and indie authenticity.
With “Shehnai,” Rameez continues that trajectory — not chasing trends, but refining a sound rooted in melody, emotional honesty, and cross-cultural influence. It’s festive. It’s heartfelt. And it’s a reminder that love songs don’t have to be dramatic to be powerful — sometimes they need to feel real.
‘Shehnai’ is a radiant Eastern pop celebration blending tradition and modern flair into a heartfelt anthem of love and reconnection
