DUBAI (October 16, 2026): Pakistani Saraiki folk song “Chalre Chalre Waal” has gained widespread attention on social media in India, with the song receiving millions of views online and attracting comparisons with a popular Bollywood classic.
The song, presented by Shahnzi Sial and Mohsin Lashkari, has particularly attracted attention on Indian social media, including in Punjab. Its growing popularity on Instagram and YouTube has introduced the traditional Saraiki melody to a wider audience.
As the song continues to spread online, listeners have compared its melody with “Na Kajre Ki Dhaar,” a popular song from the 1994 Bollywood film Mohra. The comparison has further fuelled online discussion surrounding the Pakistani folk song.
The song’s appeal lies in its melodious composition, vocal performances and traditional folk elements, which have helped connect listeners across the region. Its growing reach also highlights how social media can introduce regional music to new audiences.
“Saraiki” is widely spoken across southern Punjab and adjoining areas of Pakistan. Although the language may be unfamiliar to many Indian listeners, its music offers an accessible introduction to the region’s rich folk heritage.
“Chalre Chalre Waal,” also known in some versions as “Tedian Reesan Kon Kare,” is described as a traditional Saraiki folk song associated with Punjab, Pakistan.
The song has been performed by several folk artists over the years, with Muhammad Hussain Bandialvi among the artists strongly associated with it. The late Shafaullah Khan Rokhri also played an important role in taking Saraiki music to wider audiences.
Like many traditional folk songs, “Chalre Chalre Waal” has evolved through different voices and interpretations rather than being confined to a single modern recording. Its melody has continued to pass from one generation to another, with artists adapting it in their own styles.
The renewed interest in the song demonstrates how traditional music can reach new audiences through digital platforms, even decades after its melodies first became popular among local listeners.
The song has also caught the attention of Indian Punjabi singer Sunanda Sharma, who recently shared a new version of it in her own voice with her audience.
Interest in the song grew further last week after Uttar Pradesh Police Sub-Inspector Nishant Mishra shared a video of himself singing “Chalre Chalre Waal” while playing the guitar. The video quickly went viral on social media.