Shehzad Roy, one of Pakistan’s most popular signers, rocketed to fame in the 1990s singing sweet songs about love. He was a favorite among Pakistani elites who like to dance to secular tunes but don’t otherwise rock the boat.
So those fans might be slightly shocked by the Roy of today, who has traded candy-coated pop for fiercely political songs.
In the song “Khatta Meetha,” Roy says government promises of free speech, clean water and ample electricity are nothing but “bull- – – -t” — also the song’s English name.
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