Pakistani singer Hasan Raheem has submitted his song ‘Bewajah’ for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards.
The singer shared the news on Instagram raising hopes for international recognition.
He confirmed that the song had been submitted in two categories, Best Music Video and Best Global Music Performance.
Hasan Raheem’s ‘Bewajah’ highlights Pakistani culture
Popular Pakistani singer and songwriter, Hasan Raheem, also referred to as the ‘Gen Z poet of heartbreak’, released his single, ‘Bewajah’, featuring Umair, with a glimpse of Gilgi Baltsitan (GB).
‘Bewajah’ is an emotional song that combines Urdu and Shina lyrics, released earlier in March 2026.
The video for this song has been filmed in Gilgit and shows off the region’s landscapes and cultural traditions.
The song takes inspiration from the music and culture of Gilgit-Baltistan, where Hasan Raheem belongs from.
Its music video was filmed in the beautiful mountains of northern Pakistan, and also features a traditional polo match, highlighting an important part of the region’s culture.
Hasan appears in white clothes and jewellery, while the surrounding crowd wears black, creating a striking visual effect and adds to the video’s unique style.
Moreover, Singer Meesha Shafi also previously submitted her album ‘Khilnay Ko’ for consideration.
Arooj Aftab also submitted her song ‘Raat Ki Rani’ during an earlier awards cycle.
Aftab made history in 2022 when she became the first Pakistani artist to win a Grammy Award. Her song ‘Mohabbat’ won Best Global Music Performance.
Pakistani sound engineer Taurees Habib has also received Grammy recognition for his work on the soundtrack of ‘Dune: Part Two’.
When will the 2027 Grammy nominations be announced?
The first round of voting for the 2027 Grammy Awards is scheduled to continue until October 22, 2026.
The official nominations are expected to be announced on November 16.
The second voting round will take place from December 10 to January 7, 2027.
The winners will be announced at the 69th Grammy Awards ceremony in February 2027.