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Momina Mustehsan is a Pakistani singer, songwriter, engineer, and a prominent advocate for social causes, recognized for her musical contributions and humanitarian efforts.
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Request A ShowMomina Mustehsan was named an empowerment ambassador for the Pakistan Super League franchise Islamabad United. She also sang the team's anthem 'Cricket Jorrey Pakistan'.
Mustehsan has partnered with UN Women for campaigns, including the 'Beat Me' campaign aimed at addressing domestic violence in Pakistan. She uses her platform to advocate for women's rights and gender equality.
Momina Mustehsan released her single 'Aaya Na Tu' with Indian singer Arjun Kanungo under Universal Music India. The track's music video was shot in Bangkok.
Mustehsan has appeared in Coca-Cola advertisements, including one in May 2018 that supported fundraising for the Edhi Foundation under the 'Eidi for Edhi' campaign. She also recited a portion of 'Lab Pe Aati Hai Dua' in Sindhi for an advertisement. She also featured in 'Coca Cola Tu' television commercial.
As part of a Coca-Cola campaign, Momina Mustehsan supported fundraising for the Edhi Foundation. She also made a personal donation of Rs. 1 million (approximately US$3,500) during Pakistan’s first live digital donation drive.
Mustehsan featured in a Sprite television commercial, for the song 'Mirchi Ko Sprite Kar'.
She performed the song 'Jee Liya' for Cornetto Pop Rock Season 2.
Momina Mustehsan collaborated with Bilal Saeed for the music video 'Baari' and its sequel 'Uchiyan Deewaran', both released under One Two Records.
Momina Mustehsan was born on September 5, 1992, in Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan. She pursued a diverse academic path, earning double majors in biomedical engineering and applied mathematics from Stony Brook University in 2016. Her early musical endeavors began without formal training; she performed in her school choir and recorded a cover of Damien Rice’s “The Blower’s Daughter” in 2004. In 2011, she contributed “Sajna” to Junoon’s 20th-anniversary album. A significant career milestone occurred in 2012 when she co-wrote and performed the single “Pee Jaun” with Farhan Saeed. Her vocals were later featured in the 2014 Indian film “Ek Villain” for the song “Awari,” a collaboration with the Pakistani band Soch. Mustehsan gained widespread recognition through her debut on “Coke Studio Pakistan” season 9 in 2016, performing “Afreen Afreen” with Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, which quickly became one of the most-viewed Pakistani music videos on YouTube.
Following her “Coke Studio” success, Mustehsan continued to release popular singles, including “Aaya Na Tu” in 2018 with Indian singer Arjun Kanungo, “Baari” in 2019 with Bilal Saeed, and its sequel “Uchiyan Deewaran” in 2020. She also contributed to the soundtrack of the television series “Alif” in 2019. Beyond her musical achievements, Mustehsan has been a vocal advocate for mental health awareness, women’s rights, and gender equality in Pakistan. Her efforts to normalize discussions around mental illness, sharing her personal experiences with depression, reflect her commitment to social well-being.
Internationally, Mustehsan’s influence has been acknowledged. In 2017, the BBC recognized her among its 100 most influential women. The following year, Forbes included her in its “30 Under 30 Asia” list. Stony Brook University also honored her as one of its “40 most successful graduates” in 2018. She has actively supported various charitable causes, such as donating earnings for water well construction in the Thar Desert and participating in UN Women’s “Beat Me” campaign against domestic violence. Her role as an empowerment ambassador for the Pakistan Super League franchise Islamabad United further demonstrates her engagement in diverse fields.
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