Jasmine Sandlas Performs Hadiqa Kiani’s ‘Boohey Barian’ in a Memorable Cross-Border Musical Tribute

Indian Punjabi singer Jasmine Sandlas has turned a much-loved Pakistani pop classic into a lively cross-border musical moment, performing Hadiqa Kiani’s “Boohey Barian” during a live show.

A video of the performance circulating on social media shows Sandlas taking on the celebrated track in her own vocal style. With her energetic stage presence, she gives the familiar song a distinctly contemporary live-show feel while retaining the character of the original.

A Tribute to a Pakistani Pop Favourite

Originally performed by Hadiqa Kiani, “Boohey Barian” remains one of the defining songs associated with Pakistani pop music of the late 1990s.

The song appeared on Kiani’s 1998 album Roshni, which was a platinum-selling release. Its personal history also adds another layer to the track: the song was written by Kiani’s mother, Khawar Kiani.

That combination of a memorable melody, a widely recognised vocal performance and its family connection has helped “Boohey Barian” remain closely associated with Kiani’s musical legacy.

Jasmine Sandlas Gives the Classic Her Own Touch

Sandlas’ rendition does not present the song simply as a nostalgic recreation. Instead, the Indian singer approaches the Pakistani favourite through her own performance style, bringing the confidence and energy that have become part of her live appearances.

During the performance, visuals featuring Hadiqa Kiani further underline the relationship between the original song and Sandlas’ interpretation.

The clip has since attracted attention online, where listeners have responded to the choice of song and the singer’s distinctive take on it. Much of the discussion has centred on the lasting familiarity of “Boohey Barian” and the appeal of hearing it performed by an artist from across the border.

When Familiar Music Travels Beyond Borders

Moments like this also demonstrate the way popular music can travel beyond the circumstances in which it was first created.

Although “Boohey Barian” has its roots in Pakistan’s pop scene, its melody and recognition have allowed it to remain familiar to listeners beyond Pakistan. Sandlas’ performance places the song in a new live setting while drawing attention back to the original recording and Kiani’s contribution to Pakistani pop.

For audiences familiar with the song, the performance offers a fresh interpretation of a recognized favorite. For others, it provides another opportunity to discover a track that has remained part of South Asian popular music for decades.

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Hadiqa Kiani’s Song Continues to Find New Audiences

More than two decades after its original release, “Boohey Barian” continues to appear in contemporary musical conversations. Sandlas’ performance is another example of how established songs can be revisited by new performers without losing their connection to the artists who first made them popular.

The moment ultimately brings together two distinct musical identities around a song that has already established a lasting place in the region’s pop culture. It also puts renewed attention on Kiani’s enduring work and the continued reach of one of her best-known songs.