Pakistan has given many talented singers to the music industry in the past few years. The music of Pakistan includes various genres such as religious, ethnic, traditional, regional, modern, and many more. Many singers with beautiful voices have emerged from Pakistan.
Here is a list of some of the top Pakistani singers of all time.
1. Atif Aslam
Muhammad Atif Aslam is a very famous Pakistani singer and also a songwriter as well as actor who was born on 12th March in the year 1983.
He has recorded various famous songs and is popularly known for his vocal belting technique. He basically sings in Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi yet has likewise sung in Bengali.
He is a beneficiary of various Lux Style Awards, he likewise got Tamgha-e-Imtiaz in 2008, the fourth-most elevated decoration given to regular people in Pakistan.
Aslam was born in a Punjabi Muslim family in Wazirabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
On 17 July 2004, Aslam discharged his first song album named Jal Pari (signifying ‘Mermaid’) which was a moment hit and was very liked by the audience.
He got his first achievement in Bollywood when director Mahesh Bhatt called Aslam to look for his consent to include “Woh Lamhey” in the soundtrack of his new movie, Zeher(2005).
Following Jal Pari, Aslam released two progressively effective solo collections, Doorie, and Meri Kahani. He additionally recorded numerous songs for Bollywood, that were successful as well.
Some of the famous songs of Atif Aslam are:
- Pehli Nazar Mein
- Tera Hone Laga Hoon
- Dil Diyan Gallan
- O Saathi
- Jeene Laga Hoon
2. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan was born on December 9 in the year 1974. He is a Pakistani performer, fundamentally of Qawwali, which is referred to as devotional music for Muslims.
Along with Qawwali, he additionally performs ghazals and other light music. He is also well-known as a playback singer in Bollywood and the Pakistan film industry.
Rahat showed worship for music from an extremely youthful age and was frequently observed singing with his uncle and father, when he was three. From the age of seven, he was at that point being prepared by his uncle Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan in the art of singing Qawwali.
Rahat turned into the first Pakistani to perform at any Nobel Prize show when he was welcome to the show at the 2014 Nobel Prize ceremony.
He performed Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s most paramount qawwali “Tumhe Dillagi” and “Pole Qalandar”, and he additionally sang “Aao Parhao” there.
Rahat showed up in MTV Unplugged in 2016.
Some of the famous songs of Rahat Fateh Ali Khan are:
- Mere Rashke Qamar
- Zaroori Tha
- Tum Jo Aaye
- Afreen Afreen
3. Ali Zafar
Ali Zafar was born on May 18 in the year 1980. He is a Pakistani, lyricist, singer, model, actor, screenwriter, etc.
Zafar began on the TV industry of Pakistan before turning into a mainstream musician. He later additionally settled a profession in Bollywood.
His prosperity drove numerous Pakistani on-screen characters to wander in Hindi films. He has gotten 5 Lux Style Awards and also won a Filmfare Award nomination.
Zafar began his outstanding career as a music writer and became popular with his single “Channo” from Huqa Pani, his introduction collection, which sold more than five million duplicates worldwide.
“Channo” ended up being a colossal achievement, topping numerous music graphs and providing him a few honors for Best Music Album and Artist.
Zafar presented his acting presentation with a lead role in the 2010 Bollywood parody film Tere Bin Laden, an average film industry achievement.
His execution in the film accumulated basic thankfulness and earned him a few nominations in the Best Male Debut category, including Filmfare. He at that point likewise worked in a few movies, including Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, Dear Zindagi, and Chashme Baddoor.
Nearby his singing and acting career, Zafar partakes in visits, shows, and stage appearances, is dynamic in helpful work, and also has various support bargains.
In 2013, he cast a ballot as the “Hottest Asian Man on the Planet”, in light of an overall survey by the British paper Eastern Eye.
Some of the famous songs of Ali Zafar are:
- Voh Dekhnay Mein
- Madhubala
- Dhichkyaaon Doom Doom
- Palat Meri Jaan
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Shafqat Amanat Ali
Shafqat Amanat Ali, a classical singer of Pakistan, was born on 26th February 1965. He belongs to Patiala Gharana blood.
Being the prior vocalist of rock band Fuzon, Pakistan, he has been awarded as President’s Pride of Performance civil award dated 23rd March 2009. From Government College University(also known as GC University), Lahore, he got his bachelor’s degree.
He was introduced by Shankar Mahadevan to the Bollywood. Before that, he had sung some hits songs also. “Aankhon Ke Saagar” was one of them.
He also sang songs for Pakistani films like Ramchand Pakistani. “Phir Wohi Raastey” and “Allah Megh De” were the songs he sang for that film. The famous song ‘Mitwa’ from the film ‘kabhi Alvida Na Kehna’ was also sung by him.
He was nominated for Filmfare Award For Best Male Playback Singer in 2012. Dildara for the Bollywood movie ‘Ra.One’ was the reason behind that nomination. He has also performed on MTV Unplugged season 2.
Some of his famous albums are listed below-
- Kyun dooriyan
- Muh dikhai
- Ajab khail
- Tabeer
- Aankhon ke Saagar
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Sanam Marvi
Sanam Marvi, a Pakistani Sufi and folk singer, was born on 17th April 1986. She can sing in many different languages including Punjabi, Balochi, and Sindhi.
She started getting music related training when she was 7 years old.
She got her initial classical training from Ustad Fateh Ali Khan of Hyderabad. Abida Parveen also played a great role in her life in order to shape her into a perfect artist.
Her debut was on a music program ‘Virsa Heritage’ featuring Pakistan Television Corporation in 2009. The program was hosted by Yousuf Salahuddin. She had also worked in a Coke studio, in Pakistan.
Today, Sanam Marvi is considered as one of the top performers in Ghazal, Folk, and Sufi and she is showing her talent all over the world in the field of music by doing Sufi concerts. She has also worked with Rekha Bhardwaj, a famous Indian playback singer.
She was awarded as the best singer in Sufism University. She has also achieved UNESCO Award at 9th International Music Festival and has a lot more to go.
Conclusion
Many singers from Pakistan have contributed to Bollywood as well as the music industry. We have provided you with the top Pakistani singers of all time so that your playlist may include one of the best songs that will make your mood instantly.
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