It combines emotional and intimate storytelling.
Pakistani singer Hasan Raheem has submitted his song ‘Bewajah’ for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards in two categories.
The submission covers Best Music Video and Best Global Music Performance.
Raheem announced the submission on Instagram through a post shared by the Hasan Raheem Global page, captioned:
“BEWAJAH | FOR YOUR GRAMMY CONSIDERATION.”
The post listed both categories clearly, drawing immediate attention from fans and the broader South Asian music community.
While a Grammy submission does not guarantee a nomination, it places ‘Bewajah’ in formal contention at one of the music industry’s most prestigious awards.
The submission is notable not only for the song itself but also for the rich cultural heritage of Gilgit-Baltistan that it so powerfully represents.
Best Global Music Performance recognises music drawn from diverse traditions around the world.
Meanwhile, the Best Music Video focuses on the visual production accompanying a recording.
‘Bewajah’ brings both elements together in a release that is as visually compelling as it is musically rooted in its specific cultural identity.
Released in March 2026, ‘Bewajah’ features producer Umair and blends Urdu lyrics with a bridge sung in Shina, a language spoken in Gilgit-Baltistan.
The track draws deeply on the region’s musical identity.
It combines emotional and intimate storytelling with sounds that are rooted in Raheem’s own cultural heritage.
The music video is equally central to the song’s overall appeal.
Filmed in Gilgit, Pakistan, the video unfolds against the region’s breathtaking and dramatic mountainous landscape.
Traditional clothing, Gilgiti dance and a freestyle polo match are all incorporated into the video.
Raheem appears dressed in white and adorned with jewellery, standing in striking visual contrast against the dark-clad spectators.
The surrounding mountains and open landscapes add to the video’s stunning cinematography, creating images that feel both intimate and epic in equal measure.
Freestyle polo, traditional attire and local dance are at the very centre of its visual narrative.
Freestyle polo is a sport closely associated with the region’s beloved Shandur Polo Festival.
It is one of Pakistan’s most celebrated and visually spectacular annual events.
Raheem has spoken about his admiration for freestyle polo.
He described it as an experience that everyone should witness at least once in their lifetime.
For a region that remains relatively unknown to global audiences, ‘Bewajah’ functions as both art and advocacy.
