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''. The single also featured in Salman Ahmad's debut solo album, ''

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''. The song was originally sung jointly by Ali Noor, vocalist of Noori, and

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. However, the duet sung with Shubha Mudgal featured only Salman Ahmad for the male vocals. In 2016, a new rendition of the song featured in the band's eighth studio album, ''

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Tunes "Ghoom Taana" was named at #10 in a list of Junoon's top 10 songs published by

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on their website.

Music video

The

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for "Ghoom Taana", written by Salman Ahmad, is a collaboration between Junoon and classical Indian vocalist, Shubha Mudgal. The semi-autobiographical video, shot in both

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and

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, has been directed by ''Saqib Malik'' with cinematography by Sanjay Kapoor. It features a narrative by internationally-acclaimed Indian actor

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. The video is based on the true story of the migration of Salman's family from Patiala to Lahore in 1947. The video had been shot partially in the house of Salman's ancestors, Haveli Namdar Khan, in

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and in

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Track listing

Ghoom Taana

DVD

The

for "Ghoom Taana" written by Salman Ahmad, is a collaboration between Junoon and classical Indian vocalist, Shubha Mudgal. The semi-autobiographical video, shot in both

and

, has been directed by Saqib Malik with cinematography by Sanjay Kapoor. It features a narrative by Internationally acclaimed Indian actor

. The song was originally sung jointly by Ali Noor, vocalist of Noori,

and Salman Ahmad and was part of Junoon's seventh studio album, ''

''. However, the duet sung with Shubha Mudgal featured only Salman for the male vocals. The video and a special documentary entitled “Building Bridges” was screened at a launch ceremony in Karachi in time for the Independence Day celebrations of Pakistan and India. Based on the true story of Salman's family's migration from Patiala to Lahore in 1947, the video has been shot partially in Salman's ancestors house Haveli Namdar Khan in

and in

. Speaking at the occasion, Salman Ahmad thanked all who helped make his vision a reality on both the Pakistani and Indian side. Salman said, “The people of

and

may have lived apart for 57 years, but their common history spans 5700 years. Thus it is only natural that we overcome our disputes and work together for the benefit of the greater good of the region”. His Excellency, Mr. TCS Raghavan, Deputy High Commissioner for India in

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, was one of the guest speakers at the occasion and said: " Junoon is one of the most popular groups in India today, and their appeal reaches across the country from North to South. We wholeheartedly support Junoon's initiative of grass-roots peace-making through 'Ghoom Taana'." Amin Hashwani, President of Pakistan India CEO's Business Forum said, “We at PICBF are proud to be associated with Salman Ahmad & Junoon's brilliant efforts and hope to continue to support similar ventures whether in business, education, cultural exchange, and the performing arts.” The song and documentary was launched at the Maurya Sheraton in

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on Tuesday, the 10th of August, by the Confederation of Indian Industry.

DVD

Released on August 8, 2004, Junoon's "Ghoom Taana" DVD consists of the music video of the song "Ghoom Taana" and a special documentary entitled “Building Bridges” which was screened at a launch ceremony in Karachi in time for the Independence Day celebrations of Pakistan and India.

Band line-up

* Salman Ahmad -

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*Brian O'Connell -

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Chapter listing

#Ghoom Taana (Video Version) (7:40) #Building Bridges Documentary

Personnel

;Junoon * Salman Ahmad -

* Brian O'Connell -

;Additional musicians *Vocals on the original version of "Ghoom Taana" by Ali Noor *Female Vocals by Shubha Mudgal

2017 version

Salman Ahmad recomposed the song for '' CokeStudio10'' and he revealed to Samaa TV about this recreation, "Ayesha, Eman, Sajar, and Simal were at a singing competition where I was a judge in January. I picked them out of 25 participants." He then convinced the executive producers of the show, Bilal Maqsood and

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, to give them a chance and they accepted. On bringing forward the new talent, the four girls called Irteassh, he said, "We just need to give them a platform of arts and culture. They will succeed and show the world that Pakistan is a beautiful and rich country." He changed the old sound of the song to add a cinematic feel. He added that

Momina Mustehsan Momina Mustehsan (; born 5 September 1992) is a Pakistani singer. In 2017, BBC named her one of the 100 Women (BBC), 100 most influential women, and the following year, ''Forbes'' featured her among its "30 Under 30" Asia list along with nine o ...

also wanted to join him as she sang earlier with him when they were in New York.

References

External links

Junoon's official Web site
{{Junoon 2004 singles 2004 films 2004 video albums Junoon (band) songs Junoon (band) video albums Documentary films about rock music and musicians Songs written by Salman Ahmad