Coke Studio Pakistan 11 Promo Features Transgender Singers; Social Media Praises Inclusivity (Watch Video)
At a time when inclusivity is among the topics of discussion internationally, Coke Studio which is widely watched in Asian countries has put forward its stand that may inspire many.
Coke Studio Pakistan 11 just scripted history by featuring transgenders in their latest season. Coke Studio Pakistan 11 just scripted history by featuring transgenders in their latest season. Their newest promo shows a line up of singers including everyone from Abida Parveen to Momina Mustehsan singing Faiz Ahmed Faiz's legendary poem Hum Dekhenge. But what surprised viewers are transgender artistes singers Naghma and Lucky among other singers.
It has now caught the social media's attention and the music franchise is gaining praises from netizens as well. The eleventh season will feature many folk and regional musicians also. Naghma and Lucky are seen singing the line "Khalq-e-Khuda... Jo main bhi hun aur tum bhi ho" (God's creatures... which both of us are.)
Featuring Naghma and Lucky in the promos makes a strong point of acceptance and inclusivity which is lacking in the society. At a time when inclusivity is among the topics of discussion internationally, Coke Studio which is widely watched in Asian countries has put forward its stand that could be an inspiration to many.
Watch Coke Studio Pakistan 11's promo video here:
With this, Coke Studio also gives positivity to people who feel left out in the society. The artistes also include Christian and Hindu Pakistanis as well which depicts unity in diversity. Last year, Asia Pacific Transgender Network had launched an initiative with the hashtag #ChangeThe Clap in Pakistan that showed society needs to change their attitude towards transgenders. It had also released a video which portrayed the problem and reasoned why a change in this matter is necessary.
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