Zulfiqar Jabbar Khan
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Zulfiqar Jabbar Khan (Xulfi) | |
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ذوالفقار جبار خان | |
| Born | 28 October 1980 |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Other names | Xulfi |
| Alma mater | FAST-NUCES |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician, music producer |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Rock, pop, electronic |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, keyboard |
| Labels | Nescafé Basement, Lips Music, BMN, Fire Records−Pakistan, HOM Records |
| Website | Jilawatan.com/xulfi |
Zulfiqar "Xulfi" Jabbar Khan (born; 28 October, 1980)[1], commonly known as Xulfi, is a Pakistani singer-songwriter and music producer.[2] Starting his career in 1994, Khan is the recipient of multiple awards in Pakistan[3]. His last project was a television series Nescafé Basement,[4] for which he is the producer and mentor. He had produced four seasons of the Basement.
Life and career
Khan was the composer, music producer, guitarist for Entity Paradigm (EP). Entity Paradigm was formed by Khan between 1996 and 1999 but was officially announced as a band only in 2000. EP disbanded in 2007 and got back together again, this time without Khan, but separated again within a year.[citation needed]
He is currently the music producer, songwriter, and lead guitarist for the band Call[5]. He blames the lack of proper recognition of music as a separate 'industry', as the reason for its limited success.[6]
Khan has also been involved in a number of Bollywood projects as composer, lyricist and producer. Some of his works include Laaree Chooti from Ek Chalis Ki Last Local in 2007,[citation needed] Yeh Pal from Aasma in 2009,[citation needed] Dhadke Jiya from Aalo Chaat in 2009,[citation needed] and Kuch Aisa, Kuch Aisa (Sad Version) and Reh Jaane Do from Aao Wish Karein in 2009.[citation needed]
Khan has produced, recorded, engineered, mixed and mastered music albums for Call's Jilawatan and Dhoom (Call album), Entity Paradigm's album Irtiqa, Jal's album Aadat, Roxen (band)'s album Rozen-e-Deewar, Inteha's album Daastaan, and Ankur Tewari's album Jannat[7].
Singer John Newman expressed his appreciation for Khan's song Love Me Again, which was covered on the show by an all-girl band.[8] Roxette also shared Nescafe Basement's cover of their song 'She's got the look' [9] Newman tweeted the Nescafe Basement cover version of the song Love me again and called it ‘dope’. [10]
Music videos
| Music Video | Album | Band | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aghosh | Iritqa | EP | 2003 |
| Hamein Aazma | Iritqa | EP | 2003 |
| Kahan Hai Tu | Iritqa | EP | 2003 |
| Waqt | Iritqa | EP | 2003 |
| Hamesha | Iritqa | EP | 2003 |
| Nishaan | Jilawatan | Call | 2003 |
| Pukaar | Jilawatan | Call | 2003 |
| Shayad | Jilawatan | Call | 2004 |
| Sab Bhula Kai | Jilawatan | Call | 2005 |
| Bichar Kai Bhee | Jilawatan | Call | 2006 |
| Kuch Naheen | Jilawatan | Call | 2006 |
| Hum Se Hai Yeh Zamaana | Dhoom | Call | 2007 |
| Aasmaan | Dhoom | Call | 2007 |
| Ho Jaane De | Dhoom | Call | 2009 |
| Main Aisa He Hoon | Dhoom | Call | 2011 |
| Teri Haar Hum | Dhoom | Call | 2017 |
Discography
Albums
| Release Date | Album |
|---|---|
| October 1, 2003 | Irtiqa |
| November 20, 2005 | Jilawatan |
| January 26, 2011 | Dhoom |
Awards and nominations
| This section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (May 2018) |
| Year | Category | Title | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indus Music Awards | |||
| 2004 | Best Alternative Song | Aghosh | Won |
| 2005 | Best Rock Song | Waqt | Won |
| 2005 | Best Debut | Pukaar | Won |
| 2006 | Best Video | Shayad | Won |
| Lux Style Awards | |||
| 2006 | Best Video | Irtiqa | Nominated |
| 2008 | Best Song | Laaree Chootee | Nominated |
| 2012 | Best Album | Dhoom | Nominated |
| ARY Musik Awards | |||
| 2006 | Best Lyrics | Shayad | Nominated |
| 2006 | Best Music Producer | Xulfi | Nominated |
| 2006 | Best Band Award | Call Band | Won |
| 2009 | Best Pop Song | Laaree Chootee | Nominated |
| Geo TV Network (AGG TV) | |||
| 2007 | Best Song | Laaree Chootee | Won |
| Jack Daniel Awards | |||
| 2010 | Producer of the Year | Zulfiqar Jabbar Khan | Won |
| Radio Mirchi Awards | |||
| 2011 | Best Debut Singer | Yeh Pal | Won |
| Nation Sunday Plus Awards | |||
| 2011 | Best Music Album | Nescafe Basement | Won |
| 2013 | Best Music Album | Nescafe Basement | Won |
| PAS Awards Pakistan | |||
| 2013 | Best Hot Beverage Campaign | Nescafe Basement | Won |
| 2014 | Best in Media Innovation | Nescafe Basement | Won |
| International Maxus Magnets Awards | |||
| 2013 | Best Branded Content | Nescafe Basement | Won |
| Express Tribune Awards | |||
| 2011 | Best Music Show | Nescafe Basement | Won |
See also
References
- ^ "Xulfi". BBC UK. BBC UK. Retrieved July 28, 2018.
- ^ "We are unique we are better, that's why our music sells in India". Retrieved 2012-01-28.
- ^ Syed, Madeeha (2018-07-09). "Our next music video will be a collaboration between all the videographers of Pakistan: Xulfi". Images. Retrieved 2018-07-12.
- ^ "Nescafe Basement kicks off - The Express Tribune". 2014-11-21. Retrieved 2016-08-13.
- ^ Amer, Sameen (2015-08-31). "Call reunited: Our friendship is stronger than ever, says bandmate Xulfi". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2018-07-12.
- ^ Uzair, Ahmad (2015-04-28). "Why can't the music industry be reinvented like the drama industry, asks Xulfi". Retrieved 2016-08-13.
- ^ Uzair, Ahmad (2015-04-28). "Why can't the music industry be reinvented like the drama industry, asks Xulfi". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2018-07-12.
- ^ "John Newman shares 'dope' Nescafé Basement cover of his song - The Express Tribune". 2016-03-01. Retrieved 2016-08-13.
- ^ "Roxette shares Nescafe Basement cover of their song - The Express Tribune". 2015-05-25. Retrieved 2016-09-10.
- ^ "John Newman shares 'dope' Nescafé Basement cover of his song - The Express Tribune". 2016-03-01. Retrieved 2016-09-10.