Nick Jonas Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Nazia Hassan Ahead of Concert
Nazia Hassan, known as the “Sweetheart of Pakistan”
ISLAMABAD: Hollywood star Nick Jonas honored the late Pakistani pop icon Nazia Hassan with a touching Instagram post, sharing a pre-show video featuring his wife Priyanka Chopra and his brothers Kevin and Joe Jonas.
In the clip, the family dances to Nazia’s legendary 1979 hit, Aap Jaisa Koi, originally performed for the Indian film Qurbani. Posted on December 22, 2025, before their UBS Arena performance in Belmont Park, New York, Nick captioned it, “Tonight’s pre-show hype song. @thezeenataman icon,” celebrating Nazia’s lasting influence on music across the subcontinent and beyond.
Fans quickly reacted online, appreciating the tribute and praising Nazia’s timeless music. Many highlighted her profound impact on South Asian pop culture, calling her an enduring musical legend.
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Nazia Hassan, known as the “Sweetheart of Pakistan,” transformed South Asian pop music in the 1980s and 1990s with hits like Disco Deewane, Dosti, Boom Boom, Aankhen Milane Wale, and Dum Dum Dee Dee. Despite passing away from lung cancer in London on August 13, 2000, at just 35, her legacy continues to inspire generations.
Nick Jonas’ tribute introduced Nazia Hassan’s music to a wider international audience, celebrating her pioneering role in shaping Asian pop music.
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