Farhad Humayun’s latest single “Kambakht” takes inspiration from the disco era – a time of self-discovery and freedom of expression through color, glitter and sparkle. “Kambakht” goes back to that time of letting go and discovering who you are and can be. The single is about that voyage and the realization that you are special and can be what you want to be.
“Kambakht” is a duet by Farhad Humayun and Faiza Mujahid, penned by artist Hamza Ali Abbassi. The single was originally the title track of a shelved project that Hamza Ali Abbasi wrote, directed and starred in, also titled Kambakht.
The music with its horns, drums and guitars are reminiscent of Spaghetti Western movie soundtracks. Farhad Humayun’s signature high energy musical arrangement, vocals and instrumentation are complimented seamlessly by Faiza Mujhahid’s soaring vocals.
The video of the single is a recreation of the same era with bright lights in a retro club-like setting similar to the Soul Train shows of the 70s. The characters are decked up in bright colors and shiny fabrics and plenty heavy makeup accessorized with hats, big glasses, and beaded jewelry. The video will take you back to the sixties and seventies in-sync with the fun vocals. Styled by Haiya Bokhari, the characters in the video are all friends of Farhad Humayun dancing to the beats of the single.
