Famous Pakistani Singers

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Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
(Qawwal and Ghazal Singer)
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
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Birthdate: October 13, 1948
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Faisalabad
Died: August 16, 1997
Pakistani Qawwali singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, also known as the "Shahenshah-e-Qawwali," belonged to the Patiala “gharana” of classical music. He revolutionized Qawwali, even collaborating with Western artists and composing for Hollywood movies such as Dead Man Walking and The Last Temptation of Christ, and many Hindi movies, too.
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Atif Aslam
(Pakistani Singer-Songwriter Known for His Vocal Belting Technique Who Has Had a Successful Career in Bollywood)
Atif Aslam
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Birthdate: March 12, 1983
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Wazirabad, Pakistan

Popular Pakistani singer Atif Aslam has been equally successful in both India and Pakistan. Known for his distinctive vocal belting technique of singing, the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz-winning singer has sung Bollywood hits such as Tera Hone Laga Hoon. He is also a trained computer engineer and once aspired to be a cricketer.

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Noor Jehan
(Singer and Actress)
Noor Jehan
7
Birthdate: September 21, 1926
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Kasur
Died: December 23, 2000

Noor Jehan was a Pakistani actress and playback singer. In a career spanning over 60 years, she is estimated to have sung around 20,000 songs. One of the most important Pakistani singers of all time, Noor Jehan is also widely regarded as one of the most influential and greatest South Asian singers of all time.

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Ali Zafar
(Pakistani Singer-Actor Who Has Had a Successfull Career in Bollywood With Films 'Tere Bin Laden', 'Chashme Baddoor')
Ali Zafar
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Birthdate: May 18, 1980
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

Pakistani singer-actor Ali Zafar has been quite successful in Bollywood and has even earned a Filmfare nomination. Best known for his performance in the film Dear Zindagi, the actor had begun his career with Pakistani TV serials. A philanthropist, too, he has his own charitable foundation.

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 5 
Nazia Hassan
(Pakistani Singer-Songwriter Considered as 'The Queen of South Asian Pop')
Nazia Hassan
4
Birthdate: April 3, 1965
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Died: August 13, 2000

Known as the Queen of Pop in South Asia back in the 1980s, Pakistani singer Nazia Hassan soared to fame with tracks such as Aap Jaisa Koi and Boom Boom. She began her career as part of a duo with her brother, Zoheb Hassan. She died of lung cancer at 35.

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Farhan Saeed
(Pakistani Singer Actor and Former Lead Singer of the Rock Band 'Jal')
Farhan Saeed
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Birthdate: September 14, 1984
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Lahore, Pakistan

Farhan Saeed is a Pakistani actor, singer-songwriter, entrepreneur, and music video director. He is best known as the former lead singer of the popular pop rock band Jal. He first achieved popularity in 2016 when he played Taimoor Arshad in the successful Pakistani television series, Udaari. Farhan Saeed is the recipient of several Hum Awards.

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Attaullah Khan Esakhelvi
(Pakistani Musician Considered as the Most Prominent Classical Folk Singers of South Asia)
Attaullah Khan Esakhelvi
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Birthdate: August 19, 1951
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Mianwali City

Pakistani singer and actor Attaullah Khan Esakhelvi, recipient of Sitara-e-Imtiaz award and Pride of Performance Award from the Government of Pakistan and a lifetime-achievement award from Queen Elizabeth II of the UK, is considered a folk-icon and counted among the most prominent classical folk-singers of South Asia. He has featured in Coke Studio and released albums like Bedardi Se Pyar.

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Mehdi Hassan
(Ghazal Singer)
Mehdi Hassan
5
Birthdate: July 18, 1927
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Luna
Died: June 13, 2012

Mehdi Hassan was a Pakistani ghazal singer and playback singer for Lollywood. He is considered to be one of the greatest figures in the history of ghazal singing and is referred to as the "Shahenshah-e-Ghazal" (Emperor of Ghazal). An influential figure in the Pakistani film industry, he sang and composed music for an estimated 300 films.

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Abida Parveen
(Ghazal Singer)
Abida Parveen
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Birthdate: 1954 AD
Birthplace: Larkana
One of the highest-paid Pakistani singers, Abida Parveen has redefined the Sufi music genre with her soulful renditions of tracks such as Yaar ko Humne. Known for her powerful voice, Abida has made her signature flowing curls, her robes, and her ajrak scarves a style statement.
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Imran Khan
(Singer-songwriter)
Imran Khan
4
Birthdate: May 28, 1984
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: The Hague, Netherlands

Born in the Netherlands to Pakistani parents, Imran Khan began his music career in his teens. Known for tracks such as Amplifier and Imaginary, which garnered millions of views on YouTube, Khan has also sung for the Bollywood film Tevar and has been appreciated for putting Punjabi music on the global platform.

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Yasmine Yousaf
(Pakistani American Singer & One Half of the Popular American Electronic Dance Music Duo, 'Krewella')
Yasmine Yousaf
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Birthdate: February 18, 1992
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States

Yasmine Yousaf is a Pakistani American singer, songwriter, and rapper. She is best known as one half of the popular American electronic dance music duo, Krewella, which also includes her sister Jahan Yousaf. Yasmine Yousaf and her sister achieved popularity in 2013 when they released their debut studio album, Get Wet, which peaked at number eight on the Billboard 200

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Ayesha Omer
(A Style Icon and One of the Most Famous and Highest-Paid Actresses of Pakistan)
Ayesha Omer
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Birthdate: October 12, 1981
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Karachi, Pakistan

Pakistani actress-model-singer Ayesha Omar, regarded a style icon, is counted among the most-famous and highest-paid actresses of her country. She gained-prominence starring in the Pakistani series Bulbulay. Moving on, she bolstered her career starring in series like Zindagi Gulzar Hai and films like Karachi Se Lahore; and with the album Khamoshi that won her Lux Style Award for Best Album.  

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Bushra Ansari
(Pakistani Actress and Comedian Known for Her Shows ‘Fifty Fifty’ and ‘Angan Terha’)
Bushra Ansari
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Birthdate: July 20, 1956
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Karachi, Pakistan

Pakistani actress, comedian, singer and playwright Bushra Iqbal, recipient of Sitara-e-Imtiaz award and Pride of Performance award, commenced her career as child artist. Over the years, she has worked in several films, telefilms and television shows and is best-known for appearing in some of the most-watched shows of PTV, including the sketch-comedy series Fifty Fifty and the satirical-drama Angan Terha.    

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Meesha Shafi
(Pakistani-Canadian Actress)
Meesha Shafi
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Birthdate: December 1, 1981
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Lahore, Pakistan

Meesha Shafi is a Pakistani-born Canadian actress, model, artist, and singer. She is best known for her portrayal of Laxmi in a 2013 Pakistani action-thriller film titled Waar, which earned her an ARY Film Award under the Best Supporting Actress category. Waar remains one of the highest-grossing films in Pakistan.

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Shafqat Amanat Ali
(One of the Most Prominent Pakistani Pop and Classical Singers and Composers)
Shafqat Amanat Ali
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Birthdate: February 26, 1965
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Lahore, Pakistan

Shafqat Amanat Ali is a Pakistani singer, songwriter, and composer who specializes in classical and pop music. He is best known for his association with the pop rock band Fuzön where he performed as the lead vocalist until 2006. Shafqat Amanat Ali is also recognized in the Indian film industry where he performs as a playback singer.

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Sajjad Ali
(Pakistani Singer, Actor, Poet and Director)
Sajjad Ali
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Birthdate: August 24, 1966
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Lahore, Pakistan

Sajjad Ali is a Pakistani singer, actor, poet, film director, and producer. Ali specializes in singing rock, pop, and semi-classical music. Apart from creating his own music, Sajjad Ali also contributes as a composer to Pakistani films and TV series.

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Mustafa Zahid
(Pakistani Music Composer & Lead Vocalist of the Rock Band 'Roxen')
Mustafa Zahid
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Birthdate: December 18, 1984
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Lahore

Mustafa Zahid is a Pakistani music composer best known as the lead vocalist and band leader of a rock band named Roxen, which was formed in 2004. Apart from his contribution to Pakistani music, Mustafa Zahid is also known for his work in Bollywood.

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Annie Khalid
(Pakistani-born British Singer and Model Known for Her Single ‘Mahiya’)
Annie Khalid
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Birthdate: March 27, 1987
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Lahore, Pakistan

British singer and model Noor-ul-in "Annie" Khalid became famous in Pakistan with her first single Mahiya that emerged as a big hit and the most-played Pakistani song during 2005-07. The song was used in the Indian neo-noir action thriller film Awarapan. Her fundraising efforts for Pakistani flood victims led Khalid  to become Red Cross Goodwill ambassador of Norway in 2011. 

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Ali Azmat
(Pakistani Singer-Songwriter Best Known as the Lead Singer of Sufi Rock Band 'Junoon')
Ali Azmat
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Birthdate: April 20, 1970
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

Ali Azmat is a Pakistani musician, singer-songwriter, and actor. Azmat is best known for his association with the popular sufi rock band, Junoon, where he performs as the lead singer. In 2001, Junoon became the first ever Pakistani band to perform at the UN General Assembly. 

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Arif Lohar
(Pakistani Punjabi Folk Singer Known for His Song 'Jugni')
Arif Lohar
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Birthdate: April 18, 1966
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Lalamusa, Pakistan

Arif Lohar is a Pakistani singer who specializes in Punjabi folk music. His music is representative of Punjab's traditional folk heritage. He achieved popularity in 2006 when he released his song Jugni. A Presidential Pride of Performance recipient, Arif Lohar was also honored at the 2018 Brit Asia TV Music Awards with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Iqbal Bano
(Pakistani Ghazal Singer Best Remembered for Her Classical Thumris and Semi-Classical Ghazal Songs)
Iqbal Bano
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Birthdate: 1935 AD
Birthplace: Delhi, India
Died: April 21, 2009

Iqbal Bano was a Pakistani ghazal singer best remembered for her classical thumris and semi-classical ghazal songs. She was renowned for singing the ghazals of the Lenin Prize-winning poet, Faiz Ahmed Faiz. In 1974, Iqbal Bano was honored with the prestigious Presidential Pride of Performance Award for her contribution to music. 

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Ghazala Javed
(Pakistani Pashtun Singer)
Ghazala Javed
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Birthdate: January 1, 1988
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Swat, Pakistan
Died: June 18, 2012

Ghazala Javed was a Pakistani Pashtun singer whose songs achieved popularity in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and among the Pashtun population around the world. One of the most-sought after and popular Pashto singers of her generation, Javed was honored with a Khyber Award in 2011. Ghazala Javed was shot dead on June 18, 2012, at the age of 24.

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Tipu Sharif
(Pakistani Singer-Songwriter and Actor)
Tipu Sharif
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Birthplace: Istanbul, Turkey

Tipu Sharif is a Pakistani singer-songwriter and actor. He is best known for his work in the Pakistani TV industry. A versatile actor, Sharif has played diverse characters in over 100 drama serials. At the 14th PTV National Awards, Tipu Sharif was honored with the Best Actor award.

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Ahmed Ali Butt
(Pakistani Actor & Singer Best Known for His Association With the Popular Rock Band 'Entity Paradigm')
Ahmed Ali Butt
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Birthdate: March 6, 1976
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Lahore, Pakistan

Ahmed Ali Butt is a Pakistani actor, comedian, television host, rapper, keyboardist, singer, and songwriter. He is best known for his association with the popular rock band Entity Paradigm, where he began his career as a vocalist and rapper.

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Falak Shabir
(Pakistani Singer & Songwriter)
Falak Shabir
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Birthdate: December 27, 1985
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan

Falak Shabir is a Pakistani singer-songwriter who achieved popularity after releasing his first song Rog, which received a TMA Award nomination. Nicknamed the King of Soul Style, Falak Shabir has also made immense contributions to Bollywood music.