Farhan Khan launches Alif Laila (Part 1) with ‘Masoom’, a soul-touching blend of Qawwali, Urdu rap, and Afro beats featuring Mujtaba Aziz Naza. Here’s how this emotional tale began before the heartbreak saga in Part 2.

Farhan Khan has quietly shaped his own corner of Desi Hip-Hop (DHH), threading deep Urdu poetry with cinematic storytelling. Known for his narrative-driven rap style and poetic intensity, Farhan isn’t just dropping tracks, he’s building worlds. From social commentaries to soul-searching ballads, his music always hits different.

With Alif Laila, he’s doing something few dare, blending traditional South Asian sounds like Qawwali with contemporary rap and R&B aesthetics. And it all starts with “Masoom,” a track that feels like a vintage wine poured into a modern glass. 

Masoom: The Spark Before the Fire

Premiered on June 5, 2025, Masoom opens Alif Laila (Part 1) with a beautifully crafted cocktail of Urdu rap, Afro rhythms, and soulful Qawwali. 

Featuring the legendary Mujtaba Aziz Naza, whose voice has elevated classics like Deewani Mastani and Aayat, the song is a delicate tribute to innocence, longing, and spiritual love.

Produced by Mr. Doss and visually brought to life by directors Sujit Rao and Tejas Bane, Masoom doesn’t just play, it haunts. The track is set in a world where love blooms through glances and silences, wrapped in poetic metaphors and cinematic detail.

One line that captures its essence?

“Tum aankhon mein sharabon ka samandar leke chalti ho.”

It’s a vibe. It’s the first heartbeat of a story that will soon shatter.

Alif Laila Part 2: A Quick Recap

Before this new beginning, Alif Laila (Part 2) took fans on an emotional freefall. Released earlier this year, Part 2 is a post-breakup symphony stretched over 8 tracks (including two skits). It’s Farhan Khan at his most raw, unfiltered, poetic, and painfully honest.

In “Jawab De,” Alif questions Laila’s loyalty and relives their divine connection, now crumbling. “Ajnabi” takes him to her wedding, clinging to hope. 

“Aankhon Ne Maara” follows a dramatic turn, he kidnaps her, only to confront the brutal truth of her changed heart. 

Then comes “Cigarette,” a haunting portrayal of his emotional decay, where love becomes smoke and memory.

Each track is stitched together like pages from a heartbreak novel, revealing the cracks that formed after the ‘Masoom’ phase of love.

What’s Next? 

With “Masoom,” Farhan Khan is rewinding the clock. We’re stepping into the origin, when love was untainted, when eyes did all the talking, and when heartbreak was just a distant thundercloud. 

If Part 2 was the storm, Part 1 might just be the sunrise before it.

Keep your ears open and your hearts ready. The Alif Laila saga is just beginning to unfold, and Farhan Khan is making sure every chapter hits where it hurts most.

Stay tuned, DRN fam. This is storytelling the Urdu rap way, raw, real, and revolutionary.