Mooroo
Mooroo | |
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مورو | |
| Born | Taimoor Salahuddin |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Education | Aitchison College Beaconhouse National University |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2011-present |
| Employer | Aflatoon Studios |
| Awards | See below |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
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| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels | Aflatoon Studios |
Taimoor Salahuddin better known by his stage name Mooroo (Urdu: مورو) is a Pakistani entertainer, singer-songwriter, actor, director, producer and vlogger. Since the beginning of his career in 2011, his songs or music videos has been nominated for Lux Style Awards five times, wining it once in 2016.[1] He is also co-founded and managing director of Karachi-based production company Aflatoon Studios.[2]
Early life and career
Taimoor Salahuddin was born in Lahore, Pakistan. He attended Aitchison College and Beaconhouse National University. He also studied filmmaking in the United States. In an interview Mooroo said that his sister could not pronounce his name "Taimoor" and used to call him "Moro" or "Mooroo" which became his stage name.
Mooroo released his debut single "Patakhi Larki" in 2011 then in 2012 he released the single "Awam" with rapper Faris Shafi. He also directed its music video which got him nomination at the 2013 Lux Style Awards for ‘Best Music Video Director’.[3] Mooroo gained popularity in 2013 with his two singles "Tasveer" and "Tere Bina". The single "Tere Bina" won Fifth Youth Festival award for ‘Voice of the Year’ and its video was called the best video by newspaper DAWN. He was also nominated for Lux Style Award for ‘Best Emerging Talent’ in 2013.[4] In 2014 Mooroo became managing director of production company Aflatoon Studios. He also released a single "Itni Chikni" featuring Ali Gul Pir under Aflatoon Studios.[5]
He currently works as the managing director of Aflatoon Studios in Karachi. He has directed as well as acted in several comedy and music videos including Ali Gul Pir's "Kaisa Diya" and Talal Qureshi's "Clubbing in Multan".[6][7]
In April 2015, he released a single "Bandar" which was based on 2014 Peshawar school massacre.[8]
Film songs credits
- Dekh Magar Pyaar Say (2015)
- Chalay Thay Saath (2017)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | "Kahani Purani" | Lux Style Award for Song of the Year | Nominated |
| 2013 | "Mooroo" | Lux Style Award for Best Emerging Talent | Nominated |
| 2013 | "Awam" | Lux Style Award for Best Music Video Director | Nominated |
| 2014 | "Itni Chikni" | Lux Style Award for Best Music Video Director | Nominated |
| 2014 | "Tere Bina" | Youth Festival Award for Voice of the Year | Won
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References
- ^ "New age musicians: Rock on". The Express Tribune. Zara Hafeez. March 16, 2014. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
- ^ "THE ECCENTRIC MOOROO". Youlin Magazine. Adeel Wahid. January 8, 2014. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
- ^ "Rap on the knuckle". The Friday Times. September 7, 2012. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
- ^ "Year ender: 'Video' games". The Express Tribune. Maheen Sabeeh. 29 December 2013. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
- ^ "Ali Gul Pir & Mooroo's "Itni Chikni" and The Idiot's Guide to Misogyny". pt. FRAUDIAN SLIP. September 13, 2014. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
- ^ Riffat Rashid (11 November 2015). "I just want there to be less hate: Mooroo aka Taimoor Salahuddin". Dawn Images. Retrieved 10 December 2015.
- ^ "The melodious Mooroo". The Express Tribune. 30 September 2015. Retrieved 10 December 2015.
- ^ "Bandar by Mooroo – Song Exposing Reality Behind Religious Extremism". Brand Synario. YUSRA HASSAN. April 17, 2015. Retrieved August 28, 2015.