Netizens are slamming Aima Baig for ruining the national anthem at the opening ceremony of HBLPSL 8 on Monday 13th February in Multan.
Aima Baig sang her rendition of the national anthem of Pakistan at the beginning of the opening ceremony at Multan Cricket Stadium. Aima Baig wore a white-colored long dress to the ceremony. Her performance failed to create an impact on the netizen.
According to netizens, the singer was more focused on her hair rather than hitting the rights notes. One user said that the performer should have been careful that it is the national anthem of Pakistan not a cover for a TikTok video. Sorry aima I can’t defend you here,” said another user.
Me after listening Aima Baig's version of National Anthem#PSL2023 #AimaBaig #LQvsMS pic.twitter.com/HRupLDZpG8
— Usama ki Memes (@Usamakimemes1) February 13, 2023
Hakumat ko chaiye ke 2 Khaadi ke stores aur 4 Tim Hortons khol ke IMF Ke muu per paisa maaray!
— Arsalan Naseer (@ArslanNaseerCBA) February 12, 2023
Me after listening Aima Baig's version of National Anthem#PSL2023 #AimaBaig #LQvsMS pic.twitter.com/uAjA0FSJUs
— Ali Raza (@KashmiriAliraza) February 13, 2023
Some, however, believe that this has been the best performance of Aima Baig so far. Some showed support for the singer in their comments.
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“Clearly an unpopular opinion but I love it. she did a pretty good job of keeping it authentic while also not ending up doing ‘too much’. Pakistanis really need to stop hating everything other than the ordinary.
The national anthem of Pakistan sung by Aima Baig 🇵🇰#HBLPSL8 | #SabSitarayHumaray pic.twitter.com/BGUFJwa0Nv
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) February 13, 2023
Another user said that the performance would have been much better if it was a duet with another male singer probably.
“*Pakistan’s National Anthem”*:
Paak Sar Zameen Shaad Baad“*Aima Baig’s National Anthem:*”
Pawk Sawr Zawmeen Shawd Baawd— DablewTee (@DablewTee) February 13, 2023
https://twitter.com/AnzK100/status/1625142029532467200?s=20&t=gBS2Pocgc1BS0ZJ4yvCiXQ
https://twitter.com/tubelight_123/status/1625145194524950533?s=20&t=A_Dv5As45nGW59xHoM880g
“Aima Baig singing the national anthem is straight disrespect to the whole nation,” said a female social media user.
The majority of them preferred to share their views through funny memes.
“*Pakistan’s National Anthem”*: Paak Sar Zameen Shaad Baad “*Aima Baig’s National Anthem:*” Pawk Sawr Zawmeen Shawd Baawd,” said one user while commenting on Baig’s performance.
Mixed views came regarding the opening ceremony of HBL PSL 8. The anthem of PSL failed to create an impact this year too. Netizens say the firework display was the only thing they liked about the opening ceremony. Aima Baig, Shae Gil, Asima Azhar, and Sahir Ali Bagga performed at the opening ceremony of HBL PSL 8.