"Bewafa" (Urdu: بے وفا, lit. ‘Unfaithful’) is a song by Dutch-Pakistani singer, rapper, and songwriter

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, released on 30 August 2009, as the third single from his debut studio album, ''Unforgettable''. Produced by Hakan Ozan, the song is performed in Punjabi and English and explores themes of betrayal and heartbreak. "Bewafa" peaked at number 2 on the Official Asian Music Chart in 2010, remaining on the chart for 14 weeks. As of July 2025, its music video has garnered over 150 million views on YouTube, making it one of Khan’s most popular tracks.

Background and release

"Bewafa" was released through

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as part of Imran Khan’s debut album ''Unforgettable'', launched on 27 July 2009. The album, which includes hit singles like "Amplifier" and "Ni Nachleh," marked Khan’s rise to prominence in the UK Punjabi and

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scenes. The song was later re-released as a single by Vijay Records in 2024 and is available on streaming platforms like

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Music and lyrics

The song features a blend of Punjabi and English lyrics, characteristic of Imran Khan’s fusion style, combining urban pop with traditional South Asian musical elements. Produced by Hakan Ozan, "Bewafa" has been noted for its emotional resonance, with lyrics addressing betrayal in love, such as "Bewafa nikli hai tu" ("You turned out to be disloyal").

Reception

"Bewafa" achieved commercial success, peaking at number 2 on the Official Asian Music Chart in 2010 and charting for 14 weeks. The song’s music video, released on

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, amassed over 150 million views by July 2025. The album ''Unforgettable'' was nominated for Best Album at the 2010

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References

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