Annie Khalid
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Annie | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Noor–ul–Ain |
Also known as | Anne Khalid |
Born | March 27, 1987 |
Origin | Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
Genres | Pop |
Occupation(s) | Singer Musician |
Years active | 2005 – present |
Labels | Fire Records |
Website | Annie's Official Website |
Noor–ul–Ain, popularly known as Annie or Annie Khalid (Urdu: عینی) was born in Lahore, Pakistan on 27 March 1987. She came to UK at the age of 6 months.
She grew up in East London and later moved to Essex with her parents.[1]
Music career
Her music career started in late 2005, when Annie, sitting bored at home, started humming a melody. She met a music arranger through a friend, who helped her compose the very simple, yet catchy song "Mahiya."
Annie was encouraged by family and friends to take it a step further. She got in touch with a record company and preparations for an ordinary video were made.
The video was soon released in Pakistan. With her simple rendition and style of singing, along with catchy lyrics, the song became an instant hit. It started getting ripped from the video to be sold separately. Mahiya became the most accessed Pakistani pop song on the Internet for in 2005 and 2006.[1]
2007 - 2010
Bollywood cinema moguls Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt expressed their desire to use Annie’s song Mahiya, for their movie “Awarapan," which consequently gained her more fame and fan following.
2010 proved to be a lucky year for the star. On 25 November 2010 Annie released her UK Debut single "Be My Baby" along with the remix of the track done by the UK’s Top DJ Judge Jules.
2011 - Present
Annie collaborated with the famous British – Norwegian boy band "A1″ for a single "Just 3 words" which they unveiled on a performance in October 31, 2011 at the O2 Academy in London.
She is focusing on more collaborations with local and international artists.
Awards
Annie won "The Most Wanted Song 2006" viewers choice award at TMA Pakistan, "The Most Wanted Female" 2006 and 2008, "Pride Of Performance" from the 14th August Committee Oslo, Norway and many more awards as her career progressed.
Personal Life
She is married to a very renowned business man Malik Noreed Awan [1]. They were married on July 15, 2012 in Karachi. A grand ceremony will be held in September, moreover you can view this ceremony pics from here
Charity Work
After the success of Mahiya, Annie started working with various charities, raising awareness for education and health.
Along with music her charity work was also recognized when she was appointed to be the Goodwill Ambassador for the International Red Cross on September 23, 2010, in Norway, where she raised money with the Red Cross for the flood victims in Pakistan by supporting and contributing in various activities. All the proceeds from her UK debut single “Be My Baby” were donated to the flood victims in Pakistan.
This honor gave her the opportunity to represent Pakistan on an international level.
Ad Campaigns And Runway
Annie Khalid has also walked the ramp as a showstopper at the 2010 L’Oreal Karachi fashion week, for BNS couture.
In a short span of time, She became a household name and endorsed high profile brands, including Pepsi, Telenor and Tony & Guy, becoming the most popular female artist in Pakistan to date.
Annie was the first South Asian celebrity to be featured in LOOK, a high-end fashion and celebrity weekly magazine coming out of The UK, in June 2011.
The same month, she launched her café in Lahore, which is located in one of the most popular areas and was an instant hit among the youngsters. AK Lounge continues to grow with the star herself.
Annie Khalid is the first Pakistani Artist to endorse a Label internationally. In August 2011, she signed a contract with Lebara, a telecommunication company, in Norway, for their current campaign. Besides newspapers and billboards, she can be seen on every bus, tube, train and their stations in Norway.
Albums
Year | Title | Peak Positions | |
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Pak | Ind | ||
2006 | Princess
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2010 | Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai
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Singles
- "Mahiya" Remix - Awarapan (2007)
- "Tenu Takiya" - feat. RnB (2008)
- "Be My Baby" - mixed by DJ Judge Jules (2010)
- "Kiya Yehi Piyar Hai" (2010)
- "Tu Wo To Nahi" (2011)
- "Vari Vari Jawan" (2011)
- "Boom Boom Danze" (2011)
- "Just Three Words" feat. a1 (2012)
See also
References
- ^ a b "About Annie Khalid". Retrieved 18 April 2012.
- http://theglobalherald.com/music-annie-khalid-launches-be-my-baby-in-collaboration-with-judge-jules/6107/
- http://www.koolmuzone.pk/2011/04/annie-khalid-on-the-runway-again/
- http://funmust.com/index.php?option=com_muscol&view=artist&id=30
- http://thefriendsfm.com/2011/04/annie-khalid-walks-the-ramp-for-ammar-belal/
- http://bradley.tv/annie-khalid-be-my-baby/
- http://www.desimag.co.uk/music/pop/annie_khalid_feat_judge_jules_be_my_baby_remix_judgemental_sunda.html
- http://www.pakium.com/2010/09/25/annie-khalid-appointed-goodwill-ambassador-for-the-international-red-cross
- http://www.redhotcurry.com/food_and_drink/news/2011/rice-for-life.htm
- http://www.pmm.net.pk/2011/12/annie-khalid-and-a1-performed-at-the-o2-academy-london/