Dil Dil Pakistan


Dil Dil Pakistan is a popular patriotic Pakistani song, sung by Junaid Jamshed. It was released in 1987 by the pop band Vital Signs. The song was featured in the band's debut album, Vital Signs 1, in 1987. Dil Dil Pakistan is said to be the Pakistan's second national anthem.

Reception

"Dil Dil Pakistan" has been hailed as an unofficial national anthem of Pakistan.
In a 2003 BBC World Service online poll of popular songs, "Dil Dil Pakistan" came third.

Music video

The official music video was filmed in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan.The filming locations in Islamabad were: Golf Club, Shakar Parian, Constitution Avenue.
In the video, the band members are playing musical instruments in open fields, as well as riding bikes and driving a Jeep around the city and highlighting the most picturesque, hilly areas. In one scene, the group performs by the slope of a small hill with "I love Pakistan" painted in large lettering on a boulder. Toward the end of the video, the band plays in a small studio with a simple green backdrop and bright lights. The sound is typical of the 1990s pop music with synthesizers, keyboards, major chord progression, and a catchy chorus hook.

Lyrics

EMI Pakistan credits poet Nisar Nasik as the song's lyricist. However, a fair share of the credit has been attributed to Shoaib Mansoor as well.

Influence

The song is speculated to have been influenced by the works of the renowned poet Mohammad Iqbal.
The song was also plagiarized by India to create "Dill Dill Hindustan"