'Kismat': Javed Ali’s voice meets Ayaz Ismail's vision in a cross-cultural musical marvel

Bollywood playback singer Javed Ali and music producer Ayaz Ismail join forces for their latest release, Kismat, an exhilarating musical masterpiece that blends upbeat Western influences with the soulful cinematic flair of Bollywood.

This unique collaboration transcends borders, presenting a track that promises to redefine musical storytelling. Ayaz Ismail, an American-Indian music composer and singer based in Dallas, Texas, is known for blending Indian classical music with contemporary genres. Over the years, he has collaborated with celebrated artistes like Javed Ali, Shaan and Mohit Chauhan. His notable works include Bezubaan, Wirdd and Dil Ki Shikayat, which charted on Spotify India’s Viral Top 50.

With a growing global audience, Ayaz continues to create music that resonates worldwide. Created and recorded at Ayaz’s state-of-the-art studio, iThinkSound, in Dallas, Kismat captures the spontaneous magic of its creation. During Ali’s USA tour in 2022, the duo collaborated overnight to craft this vibrant track, seamlessly merging energy, creativity, and artistic vision.

Kismat brings together a stellar team of creative talents. Javed Ali provides soulful vocals, Ayaz Ismail composes and produces, Kunaal Vermaa writes heartfelt lyrics and Grammy-winning engineer Dave Kutch masters. This collaboration elevates the track to a world-class musical masterpiece.

Kismat is more than just a song—it’s an immersive experience that celebrates the fusion of cultures and the boundless dynamism of creativity. With its vibrant rhythm, evocative lyrics, and Ali’s unparalleled voice, the track masterfully blends Eastern tradition with Western modernity, painting a vivid picture of celebration and emotion. A bold step in uniting the worlds of Bollywood and Western music, Kismat captures a feeling that is vibrant, cinematic and timeless.