In a moment that took fans by complete surprise, Nick Jonas paid a moving tribute to Pakistani pop legend Nazia Hasan right before the Jonas Brothers’ high-energy performance in New York.
What seemed like a simple pre-show hype moment quickly turned into something far more meaningful, as the band embraced a timeless piece of South Asian music during their JONAS20: Greetings From Your Hometown Tour.
Instead of their usual chart-topping hits, Jonas shared a clip of himself and his wife Priyanka Chopra Jonas, along with his brothers Kevin and Joe, joyfully dancing to “Aap Jaisa Koi” the iconic track that resonated with millions, particularly in the South Asian music scene.
The video, filmed just moments before they took the stage at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, wasn’t just a fun warm-up it was a tribute to the cultural legacy of a woman whose music helped shape the pop landscape of the 1980s.
The unexpected choice of “Aap Jaisa Koi,” originally performed by Nazia Hasan in the 1980 Bollywood film Qurbani, left fans both in awe and in nostalgia.
The track, composed by Biddu, wasn’t just a song it was a defining anthem that revolutionized pop music across South Asia. And while the political divide between India and Pakistan has often hindered cultural exchange, this tribute served as a powerful reminder that music, like art, has no borders.
For Nick Jonas, dancing to a Pakistani legend’s hit song was more than just a moment of fun it was a sign of respect for the cross-cultural influences that shape his own musical journey. With a simple gesture, he reminded fans that music has the ability to connect people on a deeper, more universal level.
This wasn’t the first time the Jonas Brothers have embraced South Asian music. Earlier in the tour, a video of them dancing to Shararat went viral, showing their growing appreciation for the region’s sounds.
But this tribute to Nazia Hasan was different a true celebration of a cultural icon who shaped the sound of an era, and a nod to how music continues to bridge the gaps that politics often seeks to widen.
