Mehwish Hayat misses the mark in sister’s new music video

Mehwish Hayat, widely admired for her dynamic performance in the item number “Billi” from Nabeel Qureshi’s Na Maloom Afraad, recently featured in her elder sister Afsheen Hayat’s new music video for the song “Alsai.” Mehwish also shared the video on her official Facebook page.

While it may be a moment of pride for Mehwish, the video reveals a less engaging side of the star. Her previous work in “Billi” showcased her as energetic and graceful; however, her ” Alsai ” performance leaves viewers questioning whether it was a misstep.

The song starts promisingly with a Middle Eastern musical influence, yet it quickly becomes clear that it lacks replay value. The lyrics are difficult to understand, and the vocals seem strained. Afsheen Hayat’s vocal range comes across as limited, and not even Mehwish’s star power can overshadow this fact.

Visually, the video lacks a coherent narrative, and the cinematography gives it an outdated feel. This contrasts sharply with the progressive trends in the Pakistani entertainment industry, making this piece seem like a throwback to the 1960s rather than a contemporary production.

Additionally, Mehwish’s attire in the latter part of the video draws obvious parallels to Katrina Kaif’s look in “Kamli” from Dhoom 3, suggesting a lack of originality in styling.

Fans, who typically have high expectations of Mehwish Hayat, expressed their disappointment in the Facebook comments, underscoring the song’s underwhelming general reception.