In a touching tribute to the late Pakistani pop legend Nazia Hassan, Hollywood star Nick Jonas shared a heartfelt video on Instagram, capturing a special pre-show moment with his wife, Priyanka Chopra, and his brothers Kevin and Joe Jonas.
The clip features the family dancing and vibing to Nazia’s iconic 1979 hit, Aap Jaisa Koi, which she originally performed for the Indian film Qurbani.
Posted on December 22, 2025, just before their performance at the UBS Arena in Belmont Park, New York, Nick captioned the video, “Tonight’s pre-show hype song. @thezeenataman icon,” celebrating Nazia’s enduring influence on music across the subcontinent and beyond.
Fans quickly took to social media, expressing appreciation for the unexpected homage. One remarked, “It’s actually Nazia Hassan, the icon!! Thank you,” while others praised the timeless appeal of Pakistani music.
The video sparked joy among followers familiar with Nazia’s profound impact on South Asian pop culture.
Nazia Hassan, fondly known as the “Sweetheart of Pakistan,” revolutionized pop music in South Asia during the 1980s and 1990s.
Her career was marked by numerous chart-topping hits including Disco Deewane, Dosti, Boom Boom, Aankhen Milane Wale, and Dum Dum Dee Dee. Despite her untimely death from lung cancer in London on August 13, 2000, at just 35 years old, her legacy remains influential.
Nick Jonas’ tribute has brought Nazia’s music to a wider global audience, highlighting her status as a pioneering figure in Asian pop. Through this simple yet powerful gesture, the Jonas family has celebrated a musical legend whose work continues to inspire new generations.
