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23/07/2026

Recently, the Gen Z Student Protests in India have ignited a debate in Pakistan about the state of student unions and rights.

“In a country where nearly 20 million children who should be in school are not, what kind of society are we creating?”

Senior journalist Mazhar Abbas posed this difficult question on Otherwise by Lahooti: Chapter Two.

Reflecting on the depoliticisation of student life in Pakistan, he spoke about how universities are increasingly discouraging critical thinking while divisive politics continues to thrive. Drawing from the student movements of the 1960s and examples from countries like Iran and Afghanistan, he reminded us that some of the most significant moments of resistance and social transformation have historically emerged from students.

If young people are no longer encouraged to question, organise, debate, and imagine different futures, what does that mean for the future of our society?

23/07/2026

Lewa Dance 🦚

Recorded live at Otherwise by Lahooti in Hyderabad, Sindh: Get Ready to Groove, this concert features timeless favourites like O Jani Kamal Tho Karin, Pere Pawandisaan, Laila O Laila, Mast Qalandar, and more, performed with the warmth, joy, and unmistakable sound that have made Tahir Mithu and Ustad Noor Bakhsh some of Pakistan’s most celebrated folk musicians.

Otherwise by Lahooti is a community-centered series of concerts, conversations, and cultural gatherings that brings together artists and audiences through music, dialogue, and shared experiences.



[Lahooti Hyderabad Live Concert, Ustad Noor Bakhsh Concert in Hyderabad, Sindh, Balochi Folk music, Baloch Music, Tahir Mithu, Lewa Dance]

22/07/2026

O Jani Kamal Tho Karin (او جاني ڪمال ٿو ڪرين) Sindhi Song — Tahir Mithu (تاهر مٺوو) Live at

Some songs don’t grow old. They become part of a people’s memory.

First introduced to audiences across Sindh through KTN, this song is still one of the most loved Mainstream Sindhi pop songs.

It was a joy to welcome Tahir Mithu back to the mainstream stage at Otherwise by Lahooti, where Hyderabad sang every word with him. 🤍

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21/07/2026

Ustad Noor Bakhsh performs Balochi Folk Song Laila O Laila – popularised by Faiz Muhammad Baloch – in Hyderabad .tv by — Performance out now on our YouTube. Link in bio.

Experience the extraordinary artistry of Ustad Noor Bakhsh, the legendary Benju virtuoso from Balochistan, whose music has carried one of the region’s most distinctive folk traditions to audiences around the world.

Having spent decades performing at weddings, community gatherings, and local celebrations before receiving international recognition later in life, Ustad Noor Bakhsh’s journey is a testament to the enduring power of folk music and the master musicians who keep it alive. His expressive Banjo playing transforms familiar melodies into deeply moving musical conversations, blending Balochi traditions with improvisation and remarkable technical skill.

Recorded live at Otherwise by Lahooti: Get Ready to Groove, this performance features timeless favourites including Laila O Laila, Mast Qalandar, and more, performed with the warmth, joy, and unmistakable sound that have made Ustad Noor Bakhsh one of Pakistan’s most celebrated folk musicians.

Otherwise by Lahooti is a community-centered series of concerts, conversations, and cultural gatherings that brings together artists and audiences through music, dialogue, and shared experiences.



[Lahooti Hyderabad Live Concert, Ustad Noor Bakhsh Concert in Hyderabad, Sindh, Balochi Folk music, Baloch Music]

21/07/2026

Ustad Noor Bakhsh Live in Hyderabad | this tune is shared by both Balochi and Sindhi folk traditions with Sindhi track being Mun Khe Jogi Hanri De and Balochi track Allah tayi ishq a maan dilbar ganokan | Otherwise by — Performance out now on our YouTube. Link in bio.

Experience the extraordinary artistry of Ustad Noor Bakhsh, () the legendary Benju virtuoso from Balochistan, whose music has carried one of the region’s most distinctive folk traditions to audiences around the world.

Having spent decades performing at weddings, community gatherings, and local celebrations before receiving international recognition later in life, Ustad Noor Bakhsh’s journey is a testament to the enduring power of folk music and the master musicians who keep it alive. His expressive Banjo playing transforms familiar melodies into deeply moving musical conversations, blending Balochi traditions with improvisation and remarkable technical skill.

Recorded live at Otherwise by Lahooti: Get Ready to Groove, this performance features timeless favourites including Laila O Laila, Mast Qalandar, and more, performed with the warmth, joy, and unmistakable sound that have made Ustad Noor Bakhsh one of Pakistan’s most celebrated folk musicians.

Otherwise by Lahooti is a community-centered series of concerts, conversations, and cultural gatherings that brings together artists and audiences through music, dialogue, and shared experiences.



[Lahooti Hyderabad Live Concert, Ustad Noor Bakhsh Concert in Hyderabad, Sindh, Balochi Folk music, Baloch Music]

20/07/2026

Ustad Noor Bakhsh Live in Hyderabad | Can you guess this song? | Otherwise by Lahooti — Performance out now on our YouTube. Link in bio.

Experience the extraordinary artistry of Ustad Noor Bakhsh, the legendary Banjo virtuoso from Balochistan, whose music has carried one of the region’s most distinctive folk traditions to audiences around the world.

Having spent decades performing at weddings, community gatherings, and local celebrations before receiving international recognition later in life, Ustad Noor Bakhsh’s journey is a testament to the enduring power of folk music and the master musicians who keep it alive. His expressive Banjo playing transforms familiar melodies into deeply moving musical conversations, blending Balochi traditions with improvisation and remarkable technical skill.

Recorded live at Otherwise by Lahooti: Get Ready to Groove, this performance features timeless favourites including Laila O Laila, Mast Qalandar, and more, performed with the warmth, joy, and unmistakable sound that have made Ustad Noor Bakhsh one of Pakistan’s most celebrated folk musicians.

Otherwise by Lahooti is a community-centered series of concerts, conversations, and cultural gatherings that brings together artists and audiences through music, dialogue, and shared experiences.



[Lahooti Hyderabad Live Concert, Ustad Noor Bakhsh Concert in Hyderabad, Sindh, Balochi Folk music, Baloch Music]

18/07/2026

It’s so heartwarming to see the community of lively friends and families we are building through Otherwise Powered by Lahooti ❤️ We’ve always believed in the power of folk music and we love how Sindh embraces all languages and cultures so openly. May this spirit live on.

17/07/2026

This song by Ustad Noor Bakhsh is going viral all over Sindh right now. Why does Ranga Machar Dosti make people dance?

This beloved Balochi folk song, popularized by the legendary Faiz Mohammad Baloch and carried into a new generation by Ustad Noor Bakhsh’s Benju, is more than a melody. It’s a lesson in discernment.

The song reminds us not to mistake beauty for loyalty because not every seemingly beautiful person is honest.

In this video, artist and cultural curator Pakkhee explores the meaning behind Ranga Machar Dosti, the enduring cultural relationship between Sindh and Balochistan, and why audiences across Sindh instinctively move to a song whose wisdom has lived in the region for generations through folklores like Sassui Punhu among others.



[Faiz Muhammad Baloch, Balochi Music, Sindh and Balochistan History, Baluchistan, Baluchi Folk Song, Lahooti Melo, Sassui Punhu]