‘Mera Bichra Yaar’: Strings split breaks hearts

Let’s be honest. March 25 will be regarded as one of the saddest days in history, despite the fact that we won a cricket world cup on this day in 1992. This is because on this day Faisal Kapadia and Bilal Maqsood announced that they have parted ways and are ‘concluding’ Strings after producing music for 33 years.

Announcing the news on social media, Strings said: “This post is a bit different from the usual. We have decided that today, 25/03/2021, is the day we graciously get to conclude Strings.”

“The past 33 years have been incredible for both of us. It’s so rare to have the chance to be able to do things like this and we are infinitely grateful to all of our fans for making it possible,” read the announcement further. “We hope you found it worthwhile as well.”

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Bilal and Faisal also shared the announcement on their respective social media handles.

Soon after the news broke, fans and followers of the band including Ahmed Ali Butt, Farhan Saeed, Gohar Rasheed and Haroon Shahid took to social media to express their “heartbreak” over the band’s split.

#Strings (the band) has decided to conclude their band 💔 and the world of music will not be the same anymore 😔 what a heartbreaker #TheEnd

— Mirza Gohar (@GoharRsd) March 25, 2021

Thank you for your service #Strings I guess all good things come to an end but for sure Faisal bhai and Bilal bhai will definitely be contributing to Pakistani music for years to come. Let the Strings tributes flow with some acoustic covers this whole week. Will share mine soon!

— Haroon Shahid (@Haroon_5hahid) March 25, 2021

Strings have ended but the countless memories will remain- thank you Bilal and Faisal bhai for shaping our lives with your music – love you guys #strings #pakistan pic.twitter.com/sZEs0QmEaZ

— Dino Ali (@iDinoAli) March 25, 2021

Farewell strings. Thank you for all the music and access to the voice of Faisal Kapadia and the face of Bilal Maqsood. Grade A artists. ❤️

— فریحہ ✪ (@fay_alif) March 25, 2021

Why would STRINGS do this in the middle of a pandemic don’t you know we’re already barely hanging here????

— Husn Hai Suhana (@Fatmounh) March 25, 2021

The breakup of Strings is the perfect example of how all good things come to an end

— . (@hoefromlahoe) March 25, 2021

Strings, you’ll be missed. 💔 #Strings

— Ankur Téwari (@ankurtewari) March 25, 2021

Whos Cutting onions? THE STRINGS BAND HAS ENDED 😭😭

— Moeez Abid (@BeMoeez) March 25, 2021

Strings has decided to part ways and I am sad, i am just sad. THIS BAND IS EVERYTHING!!!! duur ik gaon hai, wahan thandi chhaon hai. pic.twitter.com/zgEfq15JkZ

— Sidra Aziz (@NamkeenJalebi) March 25, 2021

When your "bachpan ka fav band" gets separated, Dil toots🥺🥺
Goodluck to you both Faisal & Bilal for giving us #Strings for 33 years ♥️ pic.twitter.com/ZHcxmDRReJ

— ᴀꜰꜱʜᴀ (@iiafsha0) March 25, 2021

What a heart breaking news this is…..The hard rock band #Strings splitting up! pic.twitter.com/WLSo1TEeZY

— Zaara Khan (@iam_zaarakhan) March 25, 2021

The duo has produced many iconic songs together including Durr Se Koyi Aaye, Mera Bichara Yaar, Dhaani, andChaaye Chaaye among others.