Atif Aslam’s ‘Zindagi’ reimagines Mehdi Hasan’s classic ghazal

To remake a song, especially one widely declared iconic, is a tricky choice. While many artists attempt to repackage the old with their personalised spin, few can endear long-time fans with their rendition of a memorable tune. Atif Aslam’s Zindagi is the latest track to test the potency of covers.

There is no doubting the intention behind Zindagi, a song conceived in part to pay a touching…