Agay Dekh

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"Agay Dekh"
Anthem cover
Promotional single by Atif Aslam, Aima Baig
Released24 January 2022 (2022-01-24)
Recorded2022
GenreStadium anthem
Electronic dance music[1]
Length3:02
LabelTikTok
Composer(s)
Lyricist(s)(see below)
Producer(s)Abdullah Siddiqui
Pakistan Super League anthems chronology
"Groove Mera"
(2021) 		"Agay Dekh"
(2022) 		"Sab Sitaray Humaray"
(2023)

"Agay Dekh" (Urdu: آگے دیکھ, lit. 'Look Ahead') was the official anthem of the 2022 Pakistan Super League, the seventh season of Pakistan Super League. It is produced and composed by Abdullah Siddiqui, while sung by Atif Aslam and Aima Baig. It was released on 24 January 2022 by TikTok.

Background[edit]

When Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) directed the marketing team to find a sponsor to complete the anthem instead of self-funding, and decided to host a low-scale curtain raiser,[2][3] TikTok signed-in in January 2022 with two-year partnership for entertainment. PCB chairman Ramiz Raja said that he is "confident that both PCB and TikTok will have major gains to make". Paul Katrib, head of brand marketing and strategy for TikTok in Pakistan, said that they "aim to bring the spirit and passion" and look forward to become "the home of fandom for not just cricket but other sports in Pakistan as well." Besides, fans can share moments on their accounts using hashtag #KhelegaPakistan.[4]

Salman Naseer, Chief operating officer PCB, announced on 13 January that they are excited about collaboration between "Atif Aslam and Aima Baig with Abdullah Siddiqui" for the anthem. Abdullah Siddiqui, who is a music producer, electropop singer and songwriter, and has previously endorsed Peshawar Zalmi in 2021 by anthem "Kingdom", stated that he is honoured to work with PCB. He was also recognised in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2021. This is Aima Baig's second PSL anthem in a row, after she has been in several PSL ceremonies since she performed "Aa Gae Shaan Se Hum" for Quetta Gladiators in 2018, while Atif Aslam was featured once before in 2021 opening ceremony.[5][6][7]

As per official statement, the anthem's theme is inspirational and motivational with the lyrics and music aimed to cheer the mood during the COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan, adding that it urges audiences to look beyond binaries of victory and defeat, and enjoy the game in its purest essence.[8][9]

Release[edit]

The music video, directed by Zeeshan Perwez, has been shot in Lahore during 19 to 21 January; with outdoor at Gaddafi Stadium, and indoor at Bari and Evernew Studios.[10] Few making-of scenes were leaked by some of the fans who were called upon by PCB to attend the shoot.[11][12][13][14] First official teaser was released on official TikTok account of PSL on 23 January,[15] while the anthem was released on 24 January.[9][16]

Production team Check-Box Media (CBM) shared that it took 10 days in the "entire journey from conceptualisation to release".[17] Abdullah Siddiqui revealed that he got the job based on a demo he had in his mind for months, while they had very little time; the melody came up to him with Natasha Noorani.[18]

Curtain raiser[edit]

The curtain raiser was held in National Stadium, Karachi on 27 January, which started with Qaumi Taranah. A documentary by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy was played, which narrated 70 years history of international cricket for Pakistan in voice of Ramiz Raja.[19] Three paragliders from Red Bull X-Alps, Austria, were featured; namely Florian Greger, Paul Steiner, and Stefan Muller.[20]

The singers who performed on the anthem, came to stage having official tagline #LevelHai.[21] Prime Minister of Pakistan and former cricketer Imran Khan made an appearance via a recorded video message, followed by live fireworks display. It was reported that the twenty-minute curtain raiser costed about Rs. 2.5 crore.[a][23][24]

Personnel[edit]

Adapted from music video on YouTube:

  • Additional Composition: Maanu, Omer Ahmad, and Atif Aslam
  • Writer(s): Natasha Noorani, Sami Khan, Maanu, Mustapha Zafar, Omer Ahmad, and Atif Aslam
  • Cinematographer: Ahsan Raza
  • Choreographer: Mehar Bano
  • Editor: Zeeshan Parwez & Abubakar Siddique
  • Stylists:
    • Sara Bharwana (Atif Aslam)[25]
    • Mavi Kayani, Feeha Jamshed, Ayan Khan (Aima Baig)[26][27]
  • Photography: Areesh Zubair[28]
  • Sponsorship management: Transgroup
  • Sponsors: Tiktok, Red Bull Pakistan

See also[edit]

External media
Audio
audio icon Audio on YouTube
Video
video icon Music video on YouTube
video icon Performance at the curtain raiser on YouTube
video icon BTS of Making of the anthem on YouTube

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ At that time, US$1 was equivalent to Rs. 176.98[22]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Abdullah Siddiqui breaks down the process of creating PSL anthem 'Agay Dekh'". Dawn Images. 24 February 2022. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
  2. ^ Qadir Khawaja (4 January 2022). "PSL7 anthem faces delay, say sources". Samaa TV. Archived from the original on 12 January 2022. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  3. ^ Syed Ahmed (11 January 2022). "PCB scraps PSL 7 opening ceremony due to 'cost, rise in Covid cases'". Business Recorder. Archived from the original on 12 January 2022. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  4. ^ "TikTok joins PSL 7 and PSL 8 as an official entertainment partner". Bol News. 21 January 2022. Archived from the original on 21 January 2022. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
  5. ^ "Abdullah Siddiqui recognized on Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2021 list". The News on Sunday. 25 April 2021. Archived from the original on 25 April 2021. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
  6. ^ "Who is Abdullah Siddiqui? The electropop prodigy opens up about his journey". Dawn Images. 21 May 2021. Archived from the original on 21 January 2022. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
  7. ^ "Atif Aslam, Aima Baig to sing HBL PSL 2022 anthem". The Nation. 13 January 2022. Archived from the original on 13 January 2022. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
  8. ^ "TikTok to sponsor official anthem of HBL PSL 7". Pakistan Cricket Board. 23 January 2022. Archived from the original on 23 January 2022. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
  9. ^ a b "'Wait is over': PCB releases PSL 7 anthem 'Agay Dekh' featuring Atif Aslam, Aima Baig". Geo News. 24 January 2022. Archived from the original on 24 January 2022. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
  10. ^ "عاطف اسلم ، آئمہ بیگ پی ایس ایل 7 کا گانا گائیں گے". Roznama 92 News (in Urdu). 22 January 2022. Archived from the original on 23 January 2022. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
  11. ^ Muhammad Yashal Mazhar (20 January 2022). "PSL 7 anthem may face delay in release". The Nation. Archived from the original on 23 January 2022. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
  12. ^ "PSL 2022 Anthem Leaked Online Ahead of Official Launch". Bol News. 19 January 2022. Archived from the original on 20 January 2022. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
  13. ^ "Snippets leaked from 'PSL7 anthem' featuring Atif Aslam, Aima Baig". Samaa TV. 20 January 2022. Archived from the original on 20 January 2022. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
  14. ^ "'Video' of PSL 2022 anthem featuring Atif Aslam, Aima Baig leaked online". Daily Pakistan. 20 January 2022. Archived from the original on 23 January 2022. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
  15. ^ "Watch: PSL teases first look at official anthem featuring Atif Aslam, Aima Baig". The Express Tribune. 23 January 2022. Archived from the original on 23 January 2022. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
  16. ^ "پی ایس ایل 2022 کے آفیشل ترانے کا ٹیزر جاری" (in Urdu). Dawn News. 23 January 2022. Archived from the original on 23 January 2022. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
  17. ^ @checkboxmedia (24 January 2022). "Once again, we are so humbled by the release of this anthem. We hope it cheers you up and gets you as excited as it gets us". Retrieved 26 January 2022 – via Instagram.
  18. ^ Maheen Sabeeh (30 January 2022). "Ushering in the age of Abdullah". The News. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
  19. ^ "Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy partners with PCB on documentary celebrating 70 years of Pakistani cricket". Dawn Images. 27 January 2022. Archived from the original on 27 January 2022. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
  20. ^ "Making Karachi skies a personal playground". Red Bull Pakistan. 28 January 2022. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
  21. ^ "PSL 2022: Aima Baig, Atif Aslam to perform live at opening ceremony". Pakistan Today. 20 January 2022. Archived from the original on 20 January 2022. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
  22. ^ Ali Gulrez (27 January 2022). "USD to PKR - Dollar Rate in Pakistan - 27 January 2022". INCPak. Archived from the original on 28 January 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
  23. ^ "Excitement raised up as PM, PCB chairman inaugurate PSL 7". A Sports. 27 January 2022. Archived from the original on 27 January 2022. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
  24. ^ "پی ایس ایل سیزن7 کی 20 منٹ کی افتتاحی تقریب پر کتنا خرچ آیا؟ تفصیل سامنے آ گئی". Daily Pakistan (in Urdu). 28 January 2022. Archived from the original on 28 January 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
  25. ^ @atifaslam (25 January 2022). "Styled by my beautiful wife Thank you Sara". Retrieved 26 January 2022 – via Instagram.
  26. ^ @aima_baig_official (26 January 2022). "📸 @areeshzubair @checkboxmedia - Stylist @mavikayanistylist - Makeup&hair @ayan_khanofficial". Retrieved 26 January 2022 – via Instagram.
  27. ^ "What impresses Aima Baig the most? An outfit by Feeha Jamshed". Dawn Images. 9 February 2022. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
  28. ^ @areeshzubair (24 January 2022). "So yes! I did photograph this year's @thepsl Anthem". Retrieved 26 January 2022 – via Instagram.
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