Netizens burst with excitement as Zayn Malik takes on Urdu singing for the first time

A music video featuring British pop star Zayn Malik duetting with Pakistan's rising band Aur on an Urdu song has taken social media by storm. Fans are loving Zayn's unexpected foray into Urdu singing and the catchy melody of the track.

This viral video presents an updated version of the 2021 song 'Tu Hai Kahan' by the hip-hop band 'Aur' on YouTube, where Zayn Malik contributed by singing some of the lyrics in Urdu.

Global music sensation and British singer Zayn Malik has deep roots in Pakistan, with both his parents hailing from the country.

After a long hiatus, Zayn Malik pleasantly surprised his  Urdu-speaking fans with an appearance in a new song video. Alongside rising Pakistani vocalists Ahad Khan and Usama Ali, Zayn captivated audiences by showcasing his melodious Urdu vocals for the first time in a music video.

Zayn's Urdu singing debut sent shockwaves through the internet, especially among his Pakistani fanbase. Music lovers across social media erupted in excitement, sharing snippets of his Urdu vocals and gushing about finally hearing him sing in the language.

Listen I know zayn speaks fluent Urdu,I know MoM has a small verse, he’s covered songs too & tightrope has a small cover. BUT ZAYN MALIK IN THIS SONG??????? Unreal.

Here’s just Zayn’s verses in Tu Hai Kahan pic.twitter.com/ahWl1bNfcF

— ames (@screaminglip) January 12, 2024

DESI GIRLS WAKE UP ZAYN MALIK’S ONE URDU VERSE LITERALLY CHANGED OUR LIVES. pic.twitter.com/Y0e8gmg1Ev

— desiburgerbacha (@shortiekiddo28) January 12, 2024

HE LEGIT TURNED A HIPHOP SONG INTO A ROMANTIC MELODY ! THAT'S MY MAN , HIS URDU VERSE OML SAVE ME ZAYN MALIK SAVE MEEEE 😭🤌 https://t.co/LdHKvinDYA

— dearz 𓊍 (@zwiftiebaby) January 12, 2024

ZAYN'S SINGING IN URDU IT’S THE MOST PERFECT THING THERE IS 😭😭😭😭 @zaynmalik

pic.twitter.com/oUSReoGRg6

— leh 𓊍 (@zaynmytalent) January 12, 2024

In 2016, Zayn Malik disclosed his ability to speak and understand Urdu, a fact he had previously showcased by incorporating Urdu lyrics into his English album during the same period.

Earlier, the music band ‘AUR’ shared a teaser on its Instagram account showing Zayn Malik in a studio, suggesting they might be working together.

The post's minimalistic caption, "Soon! @zaynmalik," triggered widespread speculation and excitement among fans.

Notably, AUR, a Pakistani music trio with Usama Ali, Ahad Khan, and Raffey Anwar, started in 2020 and quickly became popular. Initially called ‘Oraan,’ they later changed their name to AUR.

Their first song, "Tu Hai Kahan," came out in 2021 and made them famous, getting over 47 million views on YouTube and being featured on playlists globally.