The song Kahani Suno 2.0 by Kaifi Khalil has recently experienced tremendous success, peaking at number eight on the YouTube Music World Charts (YMGC).
Eight months after being posted on Kaifi Khalil’s own YouTube channel, the song has garnered popularity all around the world. Aima Baig, a singer from Pakistan, has also recorded a cover of it.
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Currently, Kahani Suno 2.0 is only one spot away from Selena Gomez and Rima’s Calm Down, which is trending at number seven on the YMGC.
Interestingly, another Pakistani song Pasoori was previously present on the top 10 YouTube Music Global Chart but is now in 88th place.
Meanwhile, Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathan song Jhume Jo Pathan currently sits at the top spot, with the movie song Besharm Rang at number four.
Khalil shared his achievement on his Instagram story with a snapshot of the music video with caption, “Buhat shukariya es kahani ko zubani karne ka liye buhat pyaar or buhat saari duaen ap sab ka liye.”
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Kaifi Khalil is a Baloch singer from Lyari, Karachi. He was famous among Baloch youth for his melodious Balochi songs but his song Kana Yaari which he sang in Coke Studio made him famous not only in Pakistan but he also gained fame internationally.
Journey of a poor boy living in Lyari to become a celebrity by the dint of his hard work and dedication.
This song was also covered by Aima Baig, now the song is also the OST of a drama serial. Khalil also appeared in Coke Studio season 14 Kana Yari and gained a lot of praise.