Coke Studio (Pakistani season 5)

The fifth season of the Pakistani music television series Coke Studio commenced airing on 13 May 2012. The season consisted of five episodes, which aired on 13 May, 27 May, 10 June, June 24 and 8 July respectively.[1]

Coke Studio
Season 5
Coke Studio Season 5 Cover
StarringFeatured artists
Country of originPakistan
No. of episodes5
Release
Original networkWebcast
Original release13 May –
8 July 2012
Season chronology

Rohail Hyatt and Umber Hyatt continued as producers of the show.

Artists

The fifth season saw a return of Bilal Khan, Fareed Ayaz & Abu Muhammad, Atif Aslam and Meesha Shafi, all artists having performed previously on Coke Studio. Folk singers Tahir Mithu and Chakwal group are also featured artists.

House Band

Among the houseband, Louis 'Gumby' Pinto left the show due to him being the executive producer of the show Uth Records by Ufone. Jaffer Ali Zaidi also left the show and was replaced by Mubashir Admani. Raheel Manzar Paul and Zulfiq 'Shazee' Ahmed Khan also left the show. Farhad Humayun was recruited as the new drummer for the fifth series.[1]

Backing Vocals

Musician
  • Asad Ahmed
  • Babar Ali Khanna
  • Farhad Humayun
  • Javed Iqbal
  • Kamran "Mannu" Zafar
  • Mubashir Admani
  • Omran "Momo" Shafique
  • Sikander Mufti

Guest Musician
  • Sadiq Sameer

Production

Speaking at the launch of Coke Studio Season 5[2], Rohail Hyatt said:

Entering into our 5th season, we at Coke Studio believe our journey continues to explore the wealth of talent and cultural diversity that we as a nation are blessed with. Everyone has put in their best again because we believe in sharing and presenting ourselves to the best of our abilities. It is without doubt that the love and respect that our audience has showered us with, serves as our inspiration. I’d like to thank everyone who has supported our efforts. I hope you find something in your life that becomes your source of inspiration and allows you to better enjoy the beauty of life itself.

— Rohail Hyatt, executive producer Coke Studio

Songs
# Release Date [N 1] Song(s) performed Artist(s) Ref.
Title In Nastaʿlīq [N 2]
Episode 1
1 12 May 2012 Paisay Da Nasha پیسے دا نشہ Bohemia [3]
2 Tum Kaho تم کہو Symt
3 Kamlee کملی Hadiqa Kiani
4 Larsha Pekhawar Ta لارشا پیخوار تا Hamayoon Khan
5 Charkha Nolakha چرخہ نَو لکھا Atif Aslam & Qayaas
Episode 2
6 26 May 2012 Larho Mujhey لڑھو مجھے Bilal Khan [4]
7 Ishq Aap Bhe Awalla عشق آپ بھی اعلیٰ Chakwal Group & Meesha Shafi
8 Khabaram Raseeda خبرم رسیدہ Fareed Ayaz & Abu Muhammad
9 Pere Pavandi Saan پیرے پواندی ساں Tahir Mithu
10 Rabba Sacheya لڑھو مجھے Atif Aslam
Episode 3
11 9 June 2012 School Di Kitaab سکول دی کتاب Bohemia
12 Taaray تارے Bilal Khan
13 Nindiya Ke Paar نندیا کے پار Uzair Jaswal
14 Neray Aah نیڑھے آ Overload & Rachel Viccaji
15 Rung رنگ Hadiqa Kiani
Episode 4
16 26 June 2012 Kandyaari Dhol Geet کندیاری ڈھول گیت Bohemia & Chakwal Group
17 Bolay بولے Uzair Jaswal
18 Dholna ڈولنا Atif Aslam
19 Tora Bahraam Khaana تورا بہرام خانہ Hamayoon Khan
20 Rung رنگ Fareed Ayaz & Abu Muhammad
Episode 5
21 7 July 2012 Mahi ماہی Overload
22 Seher سہر Farhan Rais Khan
23 Wah Wah Jhulara واہ واہ جھولارا Chakwal Group
24 Dasht-E-Tanhai دشتِ تنہائی Meesha Shafi
25 Koi Labda کوئی لبدا Symt & Sanam Marvi
  1. This column only contains digitally broadcast dates of song/episode.
  2. Nastaʿlīq is a writing-style specially for Urdu language, since Urdu is the lingua franca of Pakistan, this column contains names of songs written in Nastaʿlīq script.

References
  1. "Coke Studio Season 5 kicks off with a bang!". Daily Times. 15 May 2012. Retrieved 21 May 2012.
  2. "Coke Studio 5: Move to the music". News Desk. The Express Tribune. 4 May 2012.
  3. "'Coke Studio 5': That didn't impress us much". Rafay Mahmood. The Express Tribune. 14 May 2012.
  4. "Coke Studio: Sweet songs of the soil". Rafay Mahmood. The Express Tribune. 28 May 2012.
Preceded by
Season 4 (2011)		 Coke Studio Pakistan
Season 5 (2012)		 Succeeded by
Season 6 (2013)
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