Arooj Aftab has taken a well-known 80s song and given it a fresh, emotional spin. Her latest release is an Urdu version of\u00a0Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)\u00a0by Eurythmics, though it sounds very different from the original.<\/p>\n
The track is part of the soundtrack for\u00a0BAIT, a new show by Riz Ahmed. In this version, the original\u2019s strong synth beats are replaced with softer melodies and subtle South Asian instruments.<\/p>\n
The Urdu lyrics remain close to the meaning of the original while adding a deeper, more personal touch. Some are even calling it\u00a0Sunehray Khwabon (Ka Khel Hai).<\/p>\n
Arooj collaborated with Anish Kumar on the track, creating a sound that feels both global and rooted.<\/p>\n
She was also present at the show\u2019s launch, where Ahmed praised her work and even compared her to Kate Bush.<\/p>\n
Singer Natasha Noorani also attended, sparking curiosity about her upcoming projects<\/p>\n
Another track from the show, by Jorja Smith, carries a similar emotional tone, reflecting the series\u2019 mix of lighthearted moments and deeper themes.<\/p>\n
Arooj, Pakistan\u2019s first Grammy Award winner, has been busy. She recently collaborated with Beck on\u00a0Lilac Wine\u00a0for a charity album supporting children affected by conflict. The project also featured artists like Olivia Rodrigo and Sin\u00e9ad O\u2019Connor.<\/p>\n
With this new release, Arooj once again demonstrates her ability to take something familiar and make it profoundly her own.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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