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{{Infobox person
{{BLP sources|date=September 2009}}
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| name = Bilal Khan
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{{Infobox musical artist
| image = [[File:BilalKhan-singer.jpg]]
| alt = Bilal Khan
| name = Bilal Khan
| caption =
| image = BilalKhan-singer.jpg
| image_size = 200px
| birth_name = Bilal Khan
| background = solo_singer
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1978|8|15}}
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| Birth Name = Bilal Ahmed Khan
| birth_place =
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| alias = BK
| nationality = Pakistani
| birth_date = Pakistan
| other_names =
|birth_place ={{birth date and age|1986|10|4|df=y}}
| known_for =
| occupation = Singer and Actor
| death_date =
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| origin = [[Lahore]], [[Pakistan]]
| instrument = Vocals, Guitar
| genre = [[Rock music|Rock]], [[Pop music|pop]]
| occupation = Singer/Songwriter
| years_active = 2009-present
| associated_acts = [[Atif Aslam|Atif Aslam]], [[Rohail Hyatt]], [[Coke Studio]], [[Ali Zafar]]
| website = {{URL|http://www.facebook.com/bilalkhanmusic}}
| notable_instruments = Black Acoustic Guitar Martin OOCXAE
}}
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'''Bilal Khan''' ({{lang-ur|{{Nastaliq|بلال خان}}}}, born '''Bilal Ahmed Khan'''; 4 October 1986 is a Pakistani [[pop singer]] and [[songwriter]]. He is a featured artist on Season 4 and Season 5 of ''[[Coke Studio (Pakistan)|Coke Studio]]'' and has several hit songs to his credit<ref name="Coke Studio">{{cite news| title=Coke Studio Artist: Bilal Khan| url=http://www.cokestudio.com.pk/season5/bilal-khan.html?WT.cl=1&WT.mn=Bilal%20Khan| publisher=cokestudio.com.pk| date=May 20, 2012| accessdate=21 May 2012}}</ref>. He is known for his fresh [[songwriting]], acoustic guitar playing and having a unique voice.<ref name="tribune">{{cite news| title=So you think you can act?| url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/13896/so-you-think-you-can-act/| publisher=tribune.com.pk| date=May 17, 2010| accessdate=23 september 2011}}</ref> In 2012, he has been nominated for Best Album at the 11th ''[[Lux Style Awards]]'' for his debut album "Umeed". Bilal Khan holds a BSc (Hons) degree in Politics and Economics from "[[Lahore University of Management Sciences]]"
'''Bilal Khan''' ({{lang-ur|{{Nastaliq|بلال خان}}}}) (August 15, 1978 – August 14, 2010) was a [[Pakistan]]i television actor and model, known famously for some of his lead roles in major Pakistani drama serials. Khan previously acted in numerous Pakistani movies and the [[ATV (Pakistan)|ATV]] serial ''Pal Bhar Mein''. His debut was marked after he starred in the 2002 [[Lollywood]] release ''Pehla Sajda''.
==Music Career==
===2009 - Present ===
While still studying at LUMS, Bilal Khan released a song called "Bachana" that became a massive viral hit on YouTube gaining millions of views. This also earned him Best Singer of 2010 and Best Song of 2010 voted by the biggest radio station of Pakistan FM 103. <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.koolmuzone.pk/2011/05/bilal-khan-an-unlikely-story-interview/ | title=Bilal Khan: An Unlikely Story |accessdate=21 May 2012}}</ref>. His first international concert was held in Kuala Lumpur and since then has performed at the Atlantis Dubai, as well as at 229th Venue in London, United Kingdom. He performed two songs from his album "Umeed" on Coke Studio Season 4, including "To Kia Hua" which was considered the most hit song of that season. He returns this season again on Coke Studio Season 5 to sing songs from his second album "Maktoob" that he has just finished writing. "[[Rohail Hyatt]]", the producer of Coke Studio recently stated that “Bilal Khan is a great vehicle for communicating to a wider audience. He is an honest artist. His ability to communicate and express is incredible. He is questioning himself and his surroundings through his music.” <ref> |url=http://jang.com.pk/thenews/may2012-weekly/nos-20-05-2012/instep/article2.asp/ |title=Bilal Khan the soulful crooner – Instep Sunday The News |publisher=jang.com.pk |date= |accessdate=2012-05-21}}</ref>


On August 11, 2010, Khan was critically injured during an accidental gas explosion which struck a drama set in [[Islamabad]], where he was shooting. He later succumbed to injuries on the 14th of August, a day before his 32nd birthday.<ref>[http://www.tvexplore.com/2010/08/tv-actor-bilal-khan-passes-away/ TV Actor Bilal Khan Passes Away: TV Explore]</ref><ref>[http://media.lashmusic.com/actor-bilal-khan-passes-away Actor Bilal Khan Passes Away: LashMusic]</ref>


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==References==
{{reflist}}


===Drama OST===
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Bilal Khan has done playback singing for the soundtracks of two Hum TV drama's including "Mata e Jaan" and "Roshan Sitara" and were produced by Waqar Ali.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mata e Jaan: Composition he wrote |url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/335449/mata-e-jaan-hai-tu-composition-he-wrote/|accessdate=2012-05-04}}</ref>
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| NAME = Khan, Bilal
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES =
| SHORT DESCRIPTION = Actor
| DATE OF BIRTH = August 15, 1978
| PLACE OF BIRTH =
| DATE OF DEATH = August 14, 2010
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| PLACE OF DEATH = [[Lahore]], Pakistan
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Khan, Bilal}}
[[Category:1978 births]]
[[Category:2010 deaths]]
[[Category:Pakistani film actors]]
[[Category:Pakistani male models]]
[[Category:Pakistani Muslims]]
[[Category:Pakistani television actors]]


===Sponsorships===
Bilal Khan did a song for Levi's called "Anjaane" along with Zoe Vicajee to pay tribute to "[[Strings (band)|Strings]]". He also did a song with Mobilink Jazba to pay tribute to Alamgir and the song is called "Dekha Na Tha". <ref>{{cite web|title=Levi's Music Releases |url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/180180/levis-music-release/|accessdate=2012-05-04}}</ref>

==Discography==
{{Main|Bilal Khan Discography}}

===Albums===

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|2010
|''[[UMEED]]''<ref>{{cite web|title=Bilal Khan|url=http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/umeed/id512110287| accessdate=May 2012}}</ref>
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|2012
|''[[Maktoob]]''<ref>{{cite web|title=Bilal Khan|url=http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/umeed/id512110287| accessdate=May 2012}}</ref>
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==References==


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Revision as of 19:44, 15 November 2012

Bilal Khan
File:BilalKhan-singer.jpg
Background information
Also known asBK
BornPakistan
(1986-10-04) 4 October 1986 (age 37)
OriginLahore, Pakistan
GenresRock, pop
Occupation(s)Singer/Songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, Guitar
Years active2009-present
Websitewww.facebook.com/bilalkhanmusic

Bilal Khan (Urdu: بلال خان, born Bilal Ahmed Khan; 4 October 1986 is a Pakistani pop singer and songwriter. He is a featured artist on Season 4 and Season 5 of Coke Studio and has several hit songs to his credit[1]. He is known for his fresh songwriting, acoustic guitar playing and having a unique voice.[2] In 2012, he has been nominated for Best Album at the 11th Lux Style Awards for his debut album "Umeed". Bilal Khan holds a BSc (Hons) degree in Politics and Economics from "Lahore University of Management Sciences"

Music Career

2009 - Present

While still studying at LUMS, Bilal Khan released a song called "Bachana" that became a massive viral hit on YouTube gaining millions of views. This also earned him Best Singer of 2010 and Best Song of 2010 voted by the biggest radio station of Pakistan FM 103. [3]. His first international concert was held in Kuala Lumpur and since then has performed at the Atlantis Dubai, as well as at 229th Venue in London, United Kingdom. He performed two songs from his album "Umeed" on Coke Studio Season 4, including "To Kia Hua" which was considered the most hit song of that season. He returns this season again on Coke Studio Season 5 to sing songs from his second album "Maktoob" that he has just finished writing. "Rohail Hyatt", the producer of Coke Studio recently stated that “Bilal Khan is a great vehicle for communicating to a wider audience. He is an honest artist. His ability to communicate and express is incredible. He is questioning himself and his surroundings through his music.” [4]


Drama OST

Bilal Khan has done playback singing for the soundtracks of two Hum TV drama's including "Mata e Jaan" and "Roshan Sitara" and were produced by Waqar Ali.[5]

Sponsorships

Bilal Khan did a song for Levi's called "Anjaane" along with Zoe Vicajee to pay tribute to "Strings". He also did a song with Mobilink Jazba to pay tribute to Alamgir and the song is called "Dekha Na Tha". [6]

Discography

Main article: Bilal Khan Discography

Albums

Year Title
2010 UMEED[7]
2012 Maktoob[8]


References

  1. ^ "Coke Studio Artist: Bilal Khan". cokestudio.com.pk. May 20, 2012. Retrieved 21 May 2012.
  2. ^ "So you think you can act?". tribune.com.pk. May 17, 2010. Retrieved 23 september 2011. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  3. ^ "Bilal Khan: An Unlikely Story". Retrieved 21 May 2012.
  4. ^ |url=http://jang.com.pk/thenews/may2012-weekly/nos-20-05-2012/instep/article2.asp/ |title=Bilal Khan the soulful crooner – Instep Sunday The News |publisher=jang.com.pk |date= |accessdate=2012-05-21}}
  5. ^ "Mata e Jaan: Composition he wrote". Retrieved 2012-05-04.
  6. ^ "Levi's Music Releases". Retrieved 2012-05-04.
  7. ^ "Bilal Khan". Retrieved May 2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  8. ^ "Bilal Khan". Retrieved May 2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
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