From her breakout Coke Studio moment to becoming a cross-border sensation, Momina Mustehsan's journey continues to inspire music lovers across South Asia.
Why Momina Matters
Momina Mustehsan represents the new wave of South Asian artists breaking language and border barriers through music. Her authentic voice and record-breaking collaborations have made her a cultural bridge between Pakistan and India, proving that great music transcends geography.
Momina Mushtehsan – The Personal Life
Momina Mushtehsan, a young Pakistani musician, was born on 5th of September 1992 in Quetta and raised in Istanbul. She belongs to a family of five, her mother Huma Mushtehasan, a doctor, her father Kazim Mustehsan, who served as a brigadier in the Pakistani Army, her two siblings, Hashim Mustehsan, a doctor, and Haider Mustehsan, an intern at the Pakistani section of the United Nations.
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The Start Of A Musical Journey
Momina’s first started singing in 2011, when she wrote a song ‘Pee Jaon’, which she sang along with Farheen Saeed. The song was featured in ‘Nescafé Basement’ with Mustehsan collaborating with Hamza Tanveer. Later in 2014, Musteshan recorded a song called ‘Awari’, for a Pakistani band named ‘Soch’, without the knowledge that the song was going to be used in an Indian film ‘Ek Villian’, without her knowledge. The song was initially recorded in New York, in her university dorm, in a very casual way. The track was scheduled for a release when the contract was signed.
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Momina recorded her first ever track ‘Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hay’ for the film ‘Zindagi Kitini Haseen Hay’, and debuted on the 9th season of Pakistani Coke studio. She broke all the records held by Coke studio, by garnering over 2.5 million views in just a day for her song ‘Afreen Afreen‘.
On November 3rd, her song Afreen Afreen beat well-known Pakistani singer Atif Aslam’s record for his song Tajdar-e-Haram, by becoming the fastest Pakistani Origin video to reach the 100 million mark. Though like every other musician, actor, etc, Momina’s reviews dropped for a while, but she managed to bring it up by working on various tracks during this period.
Other Work
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Momina is a person who wants to give her best in every field, in 2016 she donated all her earrings so that water wells could be constructed in the Thar desert, situated in Sindh. Momina is a prominent celebrity representative of health and beauty products, she is one of the most prominent voices of feminism and depression, and is a worker for humanitarian rights.
Her Achievements
At a very young age she achieved quite a few graces for her explicit talent, she kicked off with a snowball of over 100 million views for her Youtube music video, in 2017. BBC titled her as ‘One of BBC’s most Influential Women’, she was featured in ‘Forbes’, ‘30 Under 30’ and this very year, she was honoured by The Stony Book University as one among the ’40 most successful graduates’.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Momina Mustehsan and what made her famous?
Momina Mustehsan is a Pakistani singer who rose to fame after her debut on Coke Studio season 9 with the song ‘Afreen Afreen’. The track garnered 2.5 million views in just one day and became the fastest Pakistani origin video to reach 100 million views, surpassing even Atif Aslam’s record.
When did Momina Mustehsan debut on Coke Studio?
Momina made her Coke Studio debut on season 9 of the Pakistani version of the show. Her performance on ‘Afreen Afreen’ with Bilal Khan became a viral sensation, breaking multiple records and establishing her as a major talent in the South Asian music industry.
What is ‘Awari’ by Momina Mustehsan and where was it used?
Momina recorded ‘Awari’ for the Pakistani band Soch in 2014 without knowing the song would be featured in the Indian film ‘Ek Villain’. The track was initially recorded casually in her university dorm in New York before being officially released as part of the film’s soundtrack.
Where was Momina Mustehsan born and raised?
Momina Mustehsan was born in Quetta, Pakistan on September 5, 1992, but was raised in Istanbul. She comes from an accomplished family with her mother being a doctor and her father serving as a brigadier in the Pakistani Army, with her siblings also pursuing professional careers.
How did Momina Mustehsan start her music career?
Momina began her musical journey in 2011 when she wrote and performed ‘Pee Jaon’ alongside Farheen Saeed for Nescafé Basement. She collaborated with Hamza Tanveer on this project, which marked the beginning of her professional music career before her breakthrough on Coke Studio.
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