When Guru Randhawa’s ‘Qatal’ dropped, the song immediately caught attention for its catchy Punjabi-pop sound, glamorous visuals and the striking chemistry between Guru and its leading ladies. But there was much more happening behind the scenes than what fans saw in the final three-minute music video.
One of the faces who became closely associated with the song was Soundous Moufakir, who brought her own style and personality to the project. Now, she has given fans a little more insight into how the much-talked-about collaboration actually came together — and what happened once the cameras stopped rolling. 😮
How Did Soundous Moufakir Become Part of ‘Qatal’?
Soundous was already familiar to Indian audiences through her appearances in the entertainment space, but Qatal gave her another major opportunity to connect with the music-video audience.
The song was part of Guru Randhawa’s independent album ‘Without Prejudice’, and its visual treatment was designed to be glamorous, energetic and performance-driven.
The final video was directed by Bosco Martis, with choreography playing a major role in creating the song’s high-energy presentation.
‘Qatal’ Wasn’t Literally About a Qatal!
Despite the dramatic title, the song is actually built around a familiar Punjabi-pop metaphor.
Guru uses “qatal” to describe the overwhelming effect of a woman’s beauty and presence. Her eyes, expressions, confidence and overall personality are portrayed as being powerful enough to leave someone completely mesmerised.
That idea also became the foundation for the music video — stylish outfits, intense choreography, dramatic expressions and plenty of attitude.
And Soundous fit perfectly into that visual world.
Soundous Gives Fans a Peek Behind the Scenes
What makes Soundous’ story interesting is that the finished video only shows one side of the experience.
Behind the glamorous frames were rehearsals, choreography, styling, camera setups and multiple takes required to get the final look.
Soundous herself shared behind-the-scenes footage from the project, giving fans a closer look at what went on during the shoot.
Watch Soundous Moufakir’s ‘Qatal’ behind-the-scenes clip:
Soundous Moufakir — Qatal Behind the Scenes on YouTube
And Then ‘Qatal’ Took Off
Once the official video arrived, Qatal quickly became more than just another album release.
The combination of Guru Randhawa’s recognisable sound, Bosco Martis’ choreography and the glamorous visual presentation gave the song strong short-form-video potential. The track subsequently became a popular choice for reels, dance videos and fan edits.
The official video has now crossed hundreds of millions of YouTube views, making Qatal one of the major visual hits associated with Guru Randhawa’s Without Prejudice era.
Watch the official ‘Qatal’ music video:
Guru Randhawa — QATAL | Official Video | Soundous Moufakir
What Happened to Soundous After ‘Qatal’?
For Soundous, Qatal became another important step in her growing Indian entertainment career.
She continued to appear across different formats, building on the visibility she had already gained through television, reality entertainment, acting and music projects.
Her journey has been particularly interesting because she has gradually moved beyond being known simply as a model or reality-TV personality. Projects such as Fateh and Qatal have helped her establish a wider presence in the Indian entertainment industry.
The Real ‘Qatal’ Story? It Was All About the Making
Looking back, the success of Qatal wasn’t simply about putting Guru Randhawa and Soundous Moufakir in front of a camera.
It was the combination of Guru’s music, Bosco Martis’ choreography, the styling, production, performances and social-media-friendly visuals that turned the track into a major visual moment.
And Soundous’ behind-the-scenes glimpse gives fans something the final video can’t — a look at the work, energy and preparation that went into creating those seemingly effortless moments.
One thing is certain: ‘Qatal’ may have been about killing with looks, but the song definitely managed to kill it on YouTube. 🔥😮
Also watch the official ‘Qatal’ audio:
Guru Randhawa — Qatal | Official Audio on YouTube
FAQs
Who is Soundous Moufakir in ‘Qatal’?
Soundous Moufakir is one of the leading faces featured in Guru Randhawa’s ‘Qatal’ music video.
Who directed Guru Randhawa’s ‘Qatal’?
The music video was directed by Bosco Martis.
Which album does ‘Qatal’ belong to?
‘Qatal’ is part of Guru Randhawa’s independent album Without Prejudice.
When was ‘Qatal’ released?
The official music video was released in April 2025.
Who features alongside Soundous Moufakir in ‘Qatal’?
Guru Randhawa and Revati Mahurkar are also featured in the music video.
