One should not be stingy in praising anyone who is trying to make a difference in society, especially the person who strives to achieve that through music.

Shehzad Roy has been making purposeful songs for quite some time now and the recently released Chal Para is one of them. It has a nice message and the video suggests that it is dedicated to all Pakistanis, particularly those who do not get due attention. Kudos Shahzad R!

Music-wise the song could have been a bit extra — something out of the ordinary. After all, Roy is a musician first and foremost. Just an opinion.

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