Indian music producer Yashraj Mukhate has done it again — and this time, he’s brought Pakistani pop nostalgia along for the ride. In a brilliantly unexpected mash-up, Mukhate revives Annie Khalid’s beloved 2006 hit ‘Mahiya’ by blending it with a viral video of a man passionately denouncing his relatives. The result? A remix that’s not only hilarious but painfully relatable for every South Asian who’s ever endured an awkward family gathering.
The viral clip in question features a man being asked whether he prefers his maternal or paternal relatives. With complete honesty — and a straight face — he replies, “I don’t even like the word rishtedar (relative).” Mukhate, known for transforming random internet moments into musical gold, uses this as the foundation of his remix.
Set to the instantly recognisable beat of Mahiya, the video shows Mukhate in dark shades and headphones, looping the now-iconic phrase “Rishtedar pasand hi nahi.” Just when you think it can’t get funnier, he dives into a lyrical spin on Mahiya, crooning:
“Meri bua ki bhabhi ke beti ki shaadi mein kyun jaon, mahiya? Ke hoon mein pareshaan, mahiya.”
(Why should I go to my aunt’s sister-in-law’s daughter’s wedding, Mahiya? I’m stressed, Mahiya.)
The humor is sharp, the timing impeccable, and the cultural relevance? Spot on. In a region where relatives love asking life’s most invasive questions — “When are you getting married, beta?” — this remix hits a nerve in the best way possible. It’s satire, it’s pop, it’s therapy.
The internet, unsurprisingly, is obsessed. Since its release, the video has racked up over 12 million views and more than 760,000 likes on Instagram. The comment section is a celebrity roll call, with Pakistani stars like Mawra Hocane, Omair Rana, and Zoya Nasir joining Indian filmmaker Farah Khan Kunder in applauding the mash-up. Even Annie Khalid herself responded with laughter emojis and an enthusiastic “Oh yeah yeah,” clearly amused — and approving. Mukhate, in turn, pinned her comment and dubbed her “the OG.”
This remix isn’t Mukhate’s first viral triumph. He first made waves with his ‘Rasode Mein Kaun Tha’ remix in 2020, turning a mundane soap opera moment into a social media phenomenon. Then came his unforgettable take on Dananeer Mobeen’s “Pawri Ho Rahi Hai” video in 2021, which exploded across South Asian platforms and beyond.
But with ‘Mahiya’, Mukhate has tapped into something deeper — the perfect blend of nostalgia, wit, and shared cultural experience. It’s a remix that makes you laugh, nod in agreement, and reach for your headphones to play it on loop.
Verdict? This isn’t just a remix. It’s a whole mood.
