Ali Sethi’s chart-topping track Pasoori, which has captivated audiences worldwide, seems to have one notable critic – his mother, Jugnu Mohsin. Despite its massive success, Jugnu recently admitted in an interview that she doesn’t share the global enthusiasm for the Coke Studio 14 blockbuster, instead preferring her son’s traditional Punjabi songs.

In a clip circulating online, Jugnu revealed her feelings about the song, which has garnered over 835 million views on YouTube since its release in February 2022. “I don’t like Pasoori. When the song got a billion hits, Ali came to me and he said, ‘Ammi, you don’t like this song.'” she shared.

However, Jugnu did not shy away from taking some credit for Ali’s passion for music. Reflecting on her son’s upbringing, she said, “When I was expecting him, I used to listen to music a lot, and my preference was our classical raags or Punjabi music like dholay and mahiye. We used to speak pure Punjabi with our kids, which is why Ali can sing brilliantly in Punjabi – songs like Umran Langiyan Pabhan Par.”

While Jugnu expressed pride in her son’s talent and the recognition he has received, she reiterated her preference for his more traditional and classical work. “I said, ‘Yes, I don’t like this song. I like more traditional music, like Punjabi songs and ghazals, for example, Gulon Mein Rang Bharein.'” she added with a smile.

Written by Sethi and Fazal Abbas and performed by Sethi alongside Shae Gill, Pasoori has not only become a cultural phenomenon but was also the most-searched song on Google globally in 2022. Its vibrant music video, which celebrates dance and culture, has further amplified its appeal.