13/07/2026
a 1990 interview of Nazia and Zoheb for the TV Times, the interview was carried out by Afshan Javaid.
You will probably need to zoom in— but it’s a very interesting read!
It starts with their music journey and goes to on talk of their personal views— their love for Pakistan, and what they feel their purpose in life is.
The introduction of this article says,
“Though Nazia and Zoheb need no introduction, their names being on everybody’s lips, not many people know them really. It’s one thing to know about their favourite colours and perfumes, but quite another to get to know their serious side. I found them to be deeply concerned with the problems facing Pakistan. They are very emotional about their country.
Whereas one would have thought them to be the least concerned about what’s going on here, as they spend most of their time in England, it was really heartening to discover that not only do they feel concerned about the socio-political malaise facing the country, they are also firm in their belief that they can and will do something, some day, to make a difference, to rise to the responsibility that rests on their shoulders, they being the younger Pakistani generation.
But let’s begin somewhere else and let the interview unfold itself..”
This page expands on their experience and success in music.
It talks of how unconventional their music style was for Pakistan- especially at a time when the music industry was dominated by film songs and songs that appealed to a maturer audience.
There wasn’t much scope for music for the youth- and they were told that they would not see much success.
Their music went on to defy all odds.
Nazia and Zoheb paved the way for hit bands such Jupiters (led by Ali Azmat who soon joined Junoon), Vital Signs and Strings through their hit show, Music ‘89.
They even talk about their thoughts on these bands and where there is room for improvement. All three of these bands went on to dominate the music industry in the 1990s and early 2000s.
An excerpt of Nazia’s thoughts on them from this article is:
“The song that Jupiters sang in Music ‘89 was excellent. I was very impressed. Even Vital Signs have done a very good job. B
