Indian singer and actress Sunanda Sharma has shared a video of herself singing the Saraiki song “Chalray Chalray Wal”, praising the language for its beauty.
She posted the clip on her Instagram stories with the caption, “Beauty of Saraiki”.
The song was originally written and performed by Pakistani folk singer Shafaullah Khan Rokhri. The phrase “chalray chalray wal” refers to flowing, wavy or softly curled locks of hair.
Rokhri was one of the most prominent voices in Saraiki and Punjabi folk music. He began his career in the 1980s after leaving a job with the Punjab Police to pursue singing, and went on to become one of the most popular folk singers from south Punjab.
Over his career, he released numerous albums and became known for hits such as “Sanwal”, “Changa Sada Yar Aen” and “Naway Sajan Bana Laye Nay”.
He continued performing until his death on in August 2020.
While his son, Zeeshan Khan Rokhri, has since carried forward his musical legacy, Sharma, on the other hand, is a Punjabi singer and actress known for songs including “Patake”, “Morni” and “Jaani Tera Naa”.
She rose to prominence after covers of Punjabi songs she uploaded online went viral, before making her singing debut with “Billi Akh” in 2016. She went on to release the hit single “Patake” in 2017, which crossed over 200 million views on YouTube, and later expanded into acting with her debut film “Sajjan Singh Rangroot” alongside Diljit Dosanjh.
She has also lent her voice to Bollywood tracks, including “Tere Naal Nachna” and “Poster Lagwa Do”.
