For over a decade, Pakistani artists have been banned from working in India, due to the intercountry tensions between the two nations. Meanwhile, there is so much chatter about whether Indian artists should collaborate with Pakistani artists or not. Singer-songwriter Ritviz, in the meantime, has joined hands with Pakistani pop-R&B sensation Hasan Raheem for his latest single.
While addressing the topic of collaborating with the neighboring artist, Ritviz states, “Music transcends borders. It's a universal language that connects people across cultures and backgrounds. Collaborating with Pakistani singers shouldn't be a controversial topic at all.
It's about creating something beautiful together, sharing stories, and breaking down barriers. If anything, these collaborations can be a force for good in the world.” Further talking about collaborations, he adds, "Collaborations are a beautiful way for artists to push each other creatively and learn from each other's styles.
It's like mixing two different paints on a palette to see what new colour emerges. Collaboration is about finding someone who respects your individuality while bringing their own unique flavour to the table. It's a balancing act, for sure, but open communication and mutual respect are key.
" Ritviz has released his single - Mehrbaan after a gap of almost two years. “I took a little longer than usual on this one,” he admits. Ritviz’s last album Mimmi came out in 2022.
Earlier in an interview, Ritviz had .