A video showing Pakistani actresses celebrating their country’s Independence Day on August 14, 2026, has gone viral on social media and sparked a debate over the song used in the background. The actresses can be seen holding Pakistani flags and celebrating the occasion, but the music playing in the video is Ae Watan Mere Watan, a patriotic song from the Bollywood film Raazi, which stars Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal.
The choice of song quickly caught the attention of social media users. Pakistani influencer Drejaz Waris questioned whether the song was suitable for a Pakistani Independence Day celebration. He said that public figures should be more careful about the content they share because their posts can reach a very large audience and may be interpreted differently by people in both countries.
In a video shared on Instagram, Drejaz expressed his disappointment over the choice of music. He referred to Raazi as a film that was critical of Pakistan and said that using its song during a Pakistani national celebration could lead to criticism. He also warned that Indian social media users could use the video to make fun of the Pakistani celebrities.
Drejaz further explained his concerns in a note accompanying the video. He said the issue was not about being against Bollywood or Indian music. Instead, he felt that occasions with national importance should be handled with greater cultural sensitivity. According to him, Pakistan’s Independence Day has its own emotions, identity and patriotic songs, so choosing music connected to another country could understandably raise questions.
The video has received mixed reactions online. While some social media users agreed with Drejaz and felt the actresses should have selected a Pakistani patriotic song, others did not see anything wrong with their choice.
One social media user defended the actresses by commenting, “Watan song can be any watan song.” Another person took a broader view and wrote, “To kya hua sir..art ki koi seema nhi hoti or na hi religion or na hi desh..it’s all about feelings.”
The reactions show how a simple choice of music can become a larger discussion when it involves national celebrations. While some people believe patriotic occasions should feature songs connected to that country, others feel that music and art should not always be restricted by national borders.
For now, the viral video continues to generate discussion, with social media users divided over whether the song choice was inappropriate or simply an example of appreciating music beyond borders.