Siblings’ Dogri song against virus wins hearts in Pak too

Tribune News Service

Jammu, May 10

“Music is a universal language. This melodious song touches my heart at this crucial time.” A native of Sailkot in Pakistan dropped this comment on social media while appreciating an initiative taken by siblings Roohi Singh and his sister Juhi Singh of Jammu to connect people with music during this tough time.

The duo had not expected that their song would receive such a huge response. The song brought music lovers across the borders closer.

Kadoon Jana Tu Caroneyaa…, a Dogri pep track based on a folk tune has won hearts of music lovers all over. Besides Indians settled abroad, this song has received an over-whelming response from Punjabi speaking belts of Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Jammu Kashmir (PoJK) as Dogri is similar to their respective mother tongues.

“I am overwhelmed by the appreciation of people, not only from India but from across the border also,” Roohi Singh told The Tribune, adding, “For the past two days, my social media accounts are flooded with appreciation”.

“Thanks to all for not breaking the lockdown. It is an initiative by me and my sister Juhi Singh to connect with music lovers at this tough time when the world is fighting the deadly virus,” Roohi wrote on social media, to express his gratitude towards music lovers.

“Love your voices @roohi514 & Juhi. You will definitely carry your Father Suraj Singh ji’s legacy forward. The singing is soulful and both you siblings come out as rooted to the Dogra culture and carry its earthy essence,” Manu Khajuria from London, tweeted. “Amazing voice and amazing song,” Iqbal Mugal tweeted.