Asrar (musician)
Asrar اسرار | |
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| Born | 20 April 1985 Kotli, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan[1] |
| Origin | Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Genres | Punjabi, Sufi rock, Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, Composer, Music Director. |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, ukulele |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels | Coke Studio Pakistan, Soul Speaks ,Raagbaaz, Filmbaaz , Brown Bear Media. |
| Website | http://asrar.pk |
Syed Asrar Shah (born 20 April 1985)[2][3] is a Pakistani singer-songwriter, musician, composer and writer based in Lahore. Officially managed by Majid Raza ([1]
Asrar was born on 20 April 1985 and later in 1992 his family moved to Hyderabad, Sindh, and then to Lahore in 2007. From an early age, he was inspired by Sufi music and started writing his songs.
Asrar received training from Ustad Sultan Ahmed Khan in Hyderabad then in 2007 he moved to Lahore where he participated and stood first in Pakistan Musical Conference. In 2011 he released his debut single "Nai Saiyyo". He joined the television program Coke Studio in 2014 and released his song "Sub Aakho Ali Ali" during the show. [4] Previously he also sang a Kalam from Bang-e-Dara by Muhammad Iqbal, "Terey Ishq ki Inteha chahta hun".[citation needed]
He made his Bollywood debut in July 2015 with a song Afghan Jalebi for the film Phantom.[5] Asrar has also started his own music production company named Soul Speaks and now working as Raagbaaz.[6]
He also sang OSTs for famous drama serials Cheekh and Parizaad's OST, which were highly appreciated by the public.
Discography[edit]
| Year | Song | Music | Other notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singles | ||||
| 2023 | Apan Dono | Asrar & Majid Raza | Director: Adnan Tariq | |
| 2022 | "Ni Main sadkay" | Majid Raza & Asrar | Director: Majid Raza | |
| 2022 | "Malang | Asrar & Raafay Israr | Bisconni Music | |
| 2021 | "Desi Wedding Ho Rahi Hai" | Asrar & Majid Raza | Crimson X Saira Shakira | |
| 2021 | "Nijat" | Asrar & Majid Raza | Director and Cinematographer: Imran Javed | |
| 2021 | "Quaid Ka Pakistan" | J Ali | ||
| 2020 | Chaachi Maasi | Asrar & Majid Raza | Director: Majid Raza | |
| 2020 | "Ibn-E-Mariyam" | Majid Raza & asrar | Director:Majid Raza | |
| 2018 | "Mast Hua" | J Ali | Audiam | |
| 2018 | "Lajpaal Ali" | J Ali | Director: Shani Zee | |
| 2018 | ”Sag e Ali” | J Ali | Director: Abdullah | |
| 2018 | "Elia" | Asrar & Majid Raza | Director: Adnan Tariq | |
| 2018 | "Murshad" | Asrar & Majid Raza | Director: Adnan Tariq | |
| 2018 | "Sab Ki Khair" | J Ali | Raagbaaz Production | |
| 2018 | "O Mastanay" | J Ali | ||
| 2018 | "Ni Saiyo" | J Ali | Directed By, Nauman Saeed | |
| 2018 | "Nasha Nasha" | J Ali | ||
| 2018 | "Malango" | J Ali | Raagbaaz Productions | |
| 2019 | "Chattan" | Asrar & Majid Raza | Directed by, Adnan Tariq | |
| 2019 | "Ishq Hawa mean" | J Ali | Lyrics: Wasi Shah | |
| 2019 | "Hussain Tha, Hussain Hai" | Asrar & Majid Raza | ||
| Coke Studio & Others | ||||
| 2017 | "Lajpaal Ali" | Pepsi Battle of the Bands, Season 2 | Solo | |
| 2014 | "Sab Akho Ali Ali" | Coke Studio, Season 7 | Solo | |
| 2014 | "Shakar Wandaan Re" | Coke Studio, Season 7 | Solo | |
| 2018 | "Gaddiye" | Coke Studio, Season 11 | Attaullah Khan Esakhelvi | |
| 2018 | "Wah Jo Kalaam" | Coke Studio, Season 11 | Shamu Bai & Vishnu | |
| Films | ||||
| 2015 | "Afghan Jalebi (Ya Baba)"[7] | Phantom | Bollywood Movie | |
| 2015 | "Bhaag Ja" | Wrong No. | Pakistani Film | |
| 2016 | "Shakar Wandan" | Ho Mann Jahaan | ||
| 2016 | "Funkaraan" | Actor in Law | ||
| 2016 | Dekh Magar Pyaar Say | Dekh Magar Pyaar Say | ||
| 2017 | "Bulleya" | Rangreza | ||
| 2018 | Khotay Da Putar | The Donkey King | ||
| 2019 | "Peedaan" | Swaarangi | ||
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Asrar – Artists Archived 19 September 2016 at the Wayback Machine, Coke Studio
- ^ "Biography". Asrar. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
- ^ "News". Asrar. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
- ^ "#100HAPPYDAYS: Coke Studio's Asrar tries a hand at designing". The Express Tribune. 10 September 2014. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
- ^ Bajwa, Dimpal (31 July 2015). "Phantom song 'Afghan Jalebi' is average, watch it only for smoking hot Katrina Kaif". Retrieved 6 February 2020.
- ^ "Asrar: More than just a vocal powerhouse". The Express Tribune. 25 September 2014. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
- ^ "Asrar makes Bollywood debut with Phantom's 'Afghan Jalebi'". arynews.tv. 2 August 2015. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
External links[edit]
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