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Rais Anis Sabri gives Khusro’s sufi classic a soulful Urdu spin
MUMBAI: You could say the past just got a playlist. Young sufi qawwal Rais Anis Sabri is bringing a 13th-century persian classic into the Spotify age with his upcoming Urdu single Jahan Kal Raat Ko Hum The. The track, out on 6 September, reimagines Hazrat Amir Khusro’s mystical verse Nami Danam for a modern audience.
The original poem, with its haunting opening line “I don’t know what place it was where I was last night,” explores divine mystery through the language of unknowing. Sabri’s rendition, translated by poet Sulaiman Khateeb, seeks to capture that same spiritual depth while making it accessible to Urdu-Hindi speakers. Each couplet retains the rhyme, rhythm and resonance of the original, giving centuries-old wisdom a contemporary pulse.
“Sufi poetry often begins with the acknowledgement of not knowing,” Sabri said. “That humility is the gateway to deeper understanding. My goal is to preserve that soul-stirring message while offering it in a voice today’s listeners can feel.”
A performer since the age of four and the son of qawwal Rais Sabri, he belongs to a respected lineage steeped in the chishti rang tradition. From stages in India to Johannesburg, Sabri has carved out a reputation for bringing emotional power and spiritual intensity to his performances.
Presented by the Sulaiman Khateeb trust and produced by Khaja Khateeb with music by Jaspal Moni, the track is pitched as more than just a song. It is a revival of classical Sufi thought dressed in modern sound.
“Sufi poetry belongs to everyone,” Sabri adds. “Not everyone understands Persian. It has always been my dream to bring this spiritual legacy into every household through a language that touches the heart.”
Jahan Kal Raat Ko Hum The will be released worldwide on 6 September across major streaming platforms including YouTube, Spotify and Apple Music.
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Hari Om OTT premieres Bhagwan Jhulelal Sai series
First devotional show on Jhulelal Sai streams in Sindhi and Hindi.
MUMBAI: Hari Om OTT just turned the tide for devotional dramas because when Jhulelal Sai steps onto the small screen, even the waves start streaming in two languages. Hari Om OTT, India’s leading devotional streaming platform launched in June 2024, has premiered Bhagwan Jhulelal Sai, a milestone series that marks the first-ever show dedicated to the revered deity of the Sindhi community. The show, starring Manish Raisinghani as Jhulelal Sai / Varun Dev and Parag Tyagi as Mirkh Shah, launched on Jhulelal Jayanti and is available in both Sindhi and Hindi.
The series chronicles the life, journey and teachings of Bhagwan Jhulelal Sai, blending mythology with historical elements to deliver an authentic and inspiring narrative for global audiences.
Manish Raisinghani said, “Portraying Jhulelal Sai and Varun Dev was not just a role, it was a spiritual journey and a moment of immense pride for my family and community. This one holds a special place in my heart, especially since the show is coming in our very own Sindhi language as well.”
Parag Tyagi added, “Jhulelal Sai is the first-ever show that beautifully blends mythology with history. Hari Om has achieved something truly special by bringing the stories of our gods and goddesses to audiences in their authentic language.”
Hari Om OTT CEO Avinash Dugar said, “With Bhagwan Jhulelal Sai, we’re excited to share this inspiring story with the Sindhi community and beyond. We will continue to showcase the stories of Indian culture and Sanatan Dharma to the world, presented in their own language.”
The premiere builds on Hari Om OTT’s track record of acclaimed devotional titles including Mata Lakshmi, Jai Jagannath, Shri Tirupati Balaji, Mata Saraswati and Chandra Dev, all focused on celebrating India’s cultural and spiritual legacy through high-quality storytelling.
In a streaming landscape crowded with fiction, Hari Om OTT is quietly proving that the most powerful stories aren’t made up, they’re the ones that have already inspired generations, now delivered straight to your screen in the language of devotion. Bhagwan Jhulelal Sai is now streaming on Hari Om OTT.
