Asim Azhar is one of the biggest stars the industry has at the moment, his work speaks for itself and the guy is always brimming with energy! But after the reveal of the PSL anthem ‘Tayyar Ho’ received tons of criticism, the star took upon himself to apologise.
In a heartfelt note on twitter, Asim opened up about how he himself has been an avid cricket fan all his life and how Tayyar Ho had everyone step out of their comfort zones:
Dear Pakistanis, pic.twitter.com/GRJTLAHiXX
— Asim Azhar (@AsimAzharr) January 31, 2020
He also added that people should not be wishing death upon the musicians involved for a couple of likes, but memes, he wanted them coming! And people were moved:
Yaar ap ki koi ghalti nhi hy hum Pakistani jo expect Krty Hain woh kabhi nhi Hota
Tum acha Gaty HoSeeti Bajaygi se Uper ka kuch Mangta hy awam ko
— Farrukh🇵🇰 (@AbyyLay) January 31, 2020
Exactly how criticism should be:
Exactly.. criticism should not be personal..I did not like your anthem that does not mean I hate you personally,
— Abdullah Ismail (@abdullah_ahir) January 31, 2020
Remember how everyone reacted to Fawad’s anthem last year? The thing about anthems is that they grow on you:
By the end of season everyone will be calling this the best anthem ever. All the previous anthems were hated and musicians trolled. But eventually each of them emerged as a blockbuster. pic.twitter.com/vgg0NvOvVE
— Arslan Asif (@ArslanAsiff) January 31, 2020
Too soon, I'm sure this PSL Anthem will grow on fans still
Happens every year— Fawad’s Gaylestorm (@HedzCricket) January 31, 2020
We loved it too!
I love it. When you and haroon were dancing like some crazy cricket fans. Dancing from the soul for our cricket. ❤
— Mobin Minhas (@mobinOfficial) January 31, 2020
People were telling him not to worry because they didn’t exactly hate the new anthem:
It's not your fault boi
Ali Zafar ne 1st Anthem ke baad Anthem ka Standard he itna barha diya tha ke we don't like the new PSL5 Anthem….
Don't need to apologize….
That is true we don't Hate #psl5anthem we loved it and we enjoyed❤🌹
Pakistan Zindabaad 🇵🇰❤— shuجa 🔥 (@shuja_haider512) January 31, 2020
Many were lauding him for handling the hate so well:
You guys did your best and we love the hardwork you guys have put in it. So proud of you for handling the hate so amazingly. Lots of love!
— Rio (@TheFallenStarx) January 31, 2020
Oh bless you Asim 🥺 please please ignore the trolls they have nothing better to do, embrace your true fans ❤️
— Neelam Shafiq (@neelam_shafiq) January 31, 2020
Many agreed how personal attacks were straight up unacceptable:
Preach it brother! We agree 100%!
Everyone has their own opinion. Constructive criticism is well and good, but going down the route of personal insults is just uncalled for 😑
— Down The Ground (@downthegroundtw) January 31, 2020
People were appreciating the hard work they put into the anthem:
You guys did your best and we love the hardwork you guys have put in it. So proud of you for handling the hate so amazingly. Lots of love!
— ماہم (@biryani_chahiye) January 31, 2020
Same yar, aj bata hi doh:
UFFF AIK HE TOH DIL HAI KITNI BAAR JEETO GY ASIM.😫♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
— Toffee 🍬 (@Ru_jayy) January 31, 2020
Karachi Kings and unke dukh:
KK phir bhi haaray gi.✌🏻
— Roha Nadeem (@RohaNadym) January 31, 2020
People were actually trying to cheer him up:
Khair hai Asim jaani
Kabhi kabhi buray tracks bana'nay partay hain, career ko nazar nai lagti— Arham (@ThisIsArham) January 31, 2020
STOP!
STOP FUCKING ATTACKING THIS MAN HE'S ADORABLE https://t.co/HhNGIbn9GZ
— Arham (@ThisIsArham) January 31, 2020
Some were still torn:
Ok but not ok.,🤓
— ℘ᴀʀɪ♡ 《haya/tasfii🎂》 (@_Paari) January 31, 2020
Singer Haroon shared how he thinks the anthem will sound grand in the stadium:
As @AsimAzharr said bring on the memes but refrain from personal attacks 😂😂. I really love the new PSL song. I think it is super catchy and will sound huge in a stadium. https://t.co/U1XdsQNJ1x
— Haroon (@TheRealHaroon) January 31, 2020
We all need friends like Asim:
GOD REPLACE ALL MY GOOD FRIENDS WITH ASIM AZHAR PLEASE😬♥️😭
Yaar ye boht acha Insaan hai.🥺
Hania jee ap lucky hai☹️ @realhaniahehe @AsimAzharr https://t.co/ertZ21VKcN— ayymidommy (@ayymidommy) January 31, 2020
Exactly:
I hope all those fans of Ali Zafar have gotten another life from this apologizing tweet & will die peacefully from now on.
I've never liked Asim Azhar, but please don't make these anthems a case for life & death. Enjoy! https://t.co/czUWG6kBRo— Irfan (@hereisIrfan) January 31, 2020
No one can beat Asim’s fanbase:
We love you for the tracks you provided us with throughout your career. If ones didn’t make it through hearts of most people, its no big deal. And you are not to be blamed certainly https://t.co/0SAlODsA01
— Super Maan (@ZameerMaan) January 31, 2020
Haha, biryani khao yar aur chill karo:
chill karo yaaar. https://t.co/WHDKydLw5f pic.twitter.com/a2rb1oHakk
— happyy birhday tasha (@izainaab_) January 31, 2020
There were people who really loved the anthem:
Regardless the unnecessary criticism on the new PSL-V anthem I really liked the song and beat and I believe Zulfi really did a great job. It will be definitely a hit in a jam packed stadiums. https://t.co/qfrhGqjKSE
— Ali (@AliMumtaz92) January 31, 2020
Sir i love the beautiful, amazing and superb Psl Anthem, sir you, Arif Lohar, Ali Azmat and Haroon sung it very beautifully, & sir i love it so much, i love your beautiful Voices so much. Stay blessed dearest sir 💙💜💙💜💙💜💙💜💙💜
— Fahad Aziz (@fahadaziz_5) January 31, 2020
I loved it. And loved that dance that you and @TheRealHaroon did. Unfortunate some people would get personal like chillax it's just a song https://t.co/Vxeuia5Gar
— Allergen (@WaterLileee) January 31, 2020
People were loving the self critique:
This is pakistan .
a true artist showing what is being of fan criticising himself
Love and respect https://t.co/r67RULY2vy— Dawar (@eddidawar) January 31, 2020
There was constructive criticism:
See that's the problem. It's a song for a sporting event. In that regard it should have been high tempo and exhilarating. The song was good but when you put it as an anthem for PSL, it just doesn't work.
— fansmaaza (@fansmaaza10) January 31, 2020
Now this is pure class by Asim Azhar.
Having said that I still believe that Asim should stick with his sad song genre. Or at least 4 now he shouldn't be singing the songs jo poray mulk may sun'nay hein.
And yes, totally against the hateful remarks and saying 1 should be killed.❣️ https://t.co/qSQ15J1oUd— hassan (@hi__hassan) January 31, 2020
Jo baat hai:
Well at least he has some sense for acknowledging it. And that would be enough for all of us. https://t.co/WA9ZiRLgjG
— Shahid (@cricket_worm) January 31, 2020
Humain bhi:
MUJHE AP SE MOHABBAT HOGAI HE. https://t.co/DYp8oior76
— Aqsa. (@IamAqsaShaikh) January 31, 2020
For some the apology didn’t work and they wanted a new anthem:
Sorry won't work… Get a new anthem
— باگڑ بلا (@khalaimakhloq3) January 31, 2020
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