The much anticipated reunion of Vital Signs and Junoon seems to be on the horizon at last, as former bassist for the band, Shehzad Hasan, released the teaser for ‘Chaand Sitaara’ on his official Facebook page.
Earlier in September, the bassist had tweeted a photo which showed Shoaib Mansoor and Junaid Jamshed in a studio together. Former guitarist for Junoon, Salman Ahmad, had also shared similar news on his social media which hinted at an imminent reunion of the singers. On another account, Junaid had also promised a ‘national’ song for the people of Pakistan.
The teaser which has voiceovers by Junaid Jamshed, Salman Ahmad and Shahi Hasan starts with images and videos from the past of both the bands performing and moves onto talking about the circumstance the country finds itself in.
Narrating the journey toward ‘Chaand Sitara’, Jamshed says in the video:
“It all started on one bright Eid day when all of us, me, Salman Ahmad, Shehzad Hasan and Shoaib Mansoor … we all got together after years.”
“Seeing each other, hanging out with each other reminiscing the old times, it all brought back so many memories of the golden times of our country,” he says.
“Of our youth, when we were naïve and hopeful when we used to get together to create music for Pakistanis and the whole country used to sing Dil Dil Pakistan or Jazba Junoon with us,” Salman adds.
In ‘Chaand Sitaara’, the melodious voice of Junaid Jamshed with Salman Ahmad’s promises to lift the spirits of a nation witnessing turbulent times.
Responding to questions over email, Salman who is currently in New York, said that he is very hopeful about the song.
“Pakistanis are yearning for peace, hope, courage and unity. ‘Chaand Sitara’ seems to have hit the right chord without even being released as yet.”
Shehzad Hasan also had similar views.
“The response is beyond our expectations. As Pakistanis we are just doing our job without any expectations.”
Shehzad also assured that there would future ventures, “Of course. People will see more ventures like this in future. This is for Pakistan first. No religion, cast, race or politics comes before our motherland. We all are united for the sole reason.”
Both Salman and Shehzad said Chand Sitara will be released very soon.
“The song will be released as soon as soon as Shoaib Mansoor finishes the video for it. No set date as yet but in near future,” confirms Shehzad.
