Fariha Pervez

Fariha Pervez

Fariha Pervez
Background information
Born 2 February
Origin Lahore, Pakistan
Genres Pop, classical, semi-classical, folk, bhangra, ghazal
Occupations Musician
Instruments Vocals
Years active 1996-present
Labels Lips Music, Sonic, Sadaf Stereo

Fariha Pervez (Urdu: فریحہ پرویز ; Born on 2 February[1] in Lahore Pakistan) is one of the leading female singers of Pakistan. Fariha Pervez started her career with anchoring & acting from a very young age on PTV (Pakistan state tevlevision channel). She also co-hosted a popular children's music program "Aangan Aangan Taray". After the release of her debut Album. "Nice n Naughty", her song "Patang Baaz" (a.k.a Bo kata) became a hit. Her musical career took off and she there onwards decided to focus solely on singing.

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Family background

Fariha Pervez belongs to a family of talented females[2] of Pakistani showbiz. She is the niece of "Rehana Siddique"[3] & "Talat Siddique",[4] the two renowned actresses of Pakistan and cousin to "Naheed Siddique"[5](an internationally famous Kathak dancer) and "Arifa Siddique"[6](an acting/singing star in her own right). Fariha[7] is the only sister of two brothers and likes to spend her spare time with her family.[8]

Early life

Fariha Pervez inherited her singing talent from her father. Her father used to sing very well but couldn't become a singer as his family opposed this profession. So he encouraged his one & only daughter to pursue her career as a musician.[9] In 1995, Fariha Pervez[10] joined "Master Feroze Gill" (Cousin of "Ustad Ghulam Hussain Shaggan" of "Gwaliar Gharana") for classical[11] training in music.

Career

Fariha Pervez started her career with anchoring and acting in the early 90s but then she switched over to music in mid 90s.

Anchoring career

In her early career, Fariha Pervez hosted a kids musical show from PTV by the name of "Aangan Aangan Taarey" which was later on hosted by Hadiqa Kiani. While in 2005, Fariha Pervez yet again appeared as a host in a music show by name of "Many Moods of Fariha" which was aired from Indus Television Network's channel, Channel G (Now G Kaboom).

Many Moods of Fariha

Many Moods of Fariha, a show hosted by Fariha Pervez in 2005 was aired from channel G (Now G Kaboom). About 38 episodes of this show were aired. The format of the show was a musician interviewing a musician along with live performances from both the host & the guests. Artists who appeared as guests in Fariha Pervez's show were:

Faisal Latif appeared twice in the show.

Acting career

As Fariha belongs to family of actresses, she began her career as an actress & worked in quite a few drama serials including the famous kids drama "Ainak Wala Jin".Though later realized that acting is not her forte. Her other acts include:

Music career

Fariha's 1st music album was released in 1996 by the name of "Nice & Naughty". Uptil now, she has released 7 albums so far & has to her credit many hit songs from each album. In her musical career, Fariha Pervez has sung for quite a few Pakistani films such as "Chief Sahab", "Salaib, Ghoongat", "Sangam", "Inteha" & "Moosa Khan". In her early days as a singer, Fariha also appeared in the famous Ptv programs which consisted of Ameer Khasro's songs by the name of "Woh Bahar Ayi" & "Chilmann". Fariha Pervez sang along side her cousin "Arifa Siddique", "Irum Hassan", "Seemi Zaidi", "Shabnam Majeed", & "Saira Naseem". Other than that, Fariha has sung numerous drama titles & singles as well as several songs in the popular "Virsa" Series of traditional music, produced by "Mian Yusuf Salahuddin" for PTV.

Discography

From 1996 till present, Fariha Pervez has released 7 albums so far.

Nice & Naughty (1996)

While singing jingles for an advertising agency, Fariha Pervez met Sattar Khan who convinced Fariha to release her debut album 1996 under the record label Lips Music. Nice & Naughty became a massive hit. This album had 11 songs. The very famous Patang Baaz Sajna is one of these tracks. Lyrics of this album (Except Hum Tum Ko & Kat He Gayi) were written by Zahid Abbas, while the contributions in music were made by Mujahid Hussain, Hassan Turk, Qadeer Wazir & Pervaiz Mehdi. Concept and music styling was by Sattar Khan.

Songs list
No. Song title Music Lyrics
1 Bataye Koi Hassan Turk (Sequencing) Zahid Abbas
2 Bukhar Hassan Turk (Sequencing) Zahid Abbas
3 Kabhi Na Kabhi Hassan Turk (Sequencing) Zahid Abbas
4 Kat He Gayi Judai Pervaiz Mehdi N/A
5 Mein Aur Tum (Duet with Naeem-ul-Hassan) Qadeer Wazir Zahid Abbas
6 Mera Ishq Bhi Tu Mujahid Hussain N/A
7 Telephone Par Mujahid Hussain Zahid Abbas
8 Teri Meri Baatein Mujahid Hussain Zahid Abbas
9 Tum Hum Ko Qadeer Wazir N/A
10 Zamaney Se Mujahid Hussain Zahid Abbas
11 Patang Baaz Sajna Mujahid Hussain Zahid Abbas

Music Viewzik (1997)

After the success of her first album, Fariha released her 2nd album Music Viewzik in 1997 under Sonic record label. Like the 1st album, this album was a mixture of pop, classical, bhangra & ghazal. This album contained 12 songs altogether with the remix version of Patang Baaz Sajna. While on 4 bonus tracks were added to CD which Fariha Pervez sang for films. The cassette only had 12 songs.

Songs list
No. Song title Music Lyrics
1 Dil Bada Kamzor Hai Mujahid Hussain Zahid Abbas
2 Baby I like You Hammad (Sequencing) Zahid Abbas
3 Larkay Satatey Hain Mujahid Hussain Zahid Abbas
4 Shukriya Mujahid Hussain Zahid Abbas
5 Chale Aao M.R.Ali, Hammad (Sequencing) Zahid Abbas
6 Mera Ishq Bhi Tu Mujahid Hussain Zahid Abbas
7 Jaag Rahi Mujahid Hussain Zahid Abbas
8 Bhangra Mujahid Hussain Zahid Abbas
9 I Love You Mujahid Hussain,Hammad (Sequencing) Zahid Abbas
10 Banh Chad Mujahid Hussain,Hammad (Sequencing) Zahid Abbas
11 Mujhe Soch Mujahid Hussain Zahid Abbas
12 Patang Baaz Sajna - Remix Mujahid Hussain Zahid Abbas

Bonus tracks

Songs list
No. Song title Music Lyrics
1 Youn Manayen Tera Jashn (Duet With Waris Baig) Amjad Bobby (Late) N/A
2 Raat Nasheeli (Duet With Waris Baig) Amjad Bobby (Late) N/A
3 Aaja Meri Jaan (Duet With Waris Baig) Amjad Bobby (Late) N/A
4 Dekh Ke Tujh Ko (Duet With Waris Baig) Amjad Bobby (Late) N/A

Jhumka (2000)

In 2000, Fariha Pervez released her 3rd album Jhumka under Sonic record label.This album had 14 tracks including Dil Dharkay, tribute to Runa Laila. Out of 14 songs, 2 songs namely Bhool Janey Ka & Aankh Macholi were missing in the cassette however were present on CD.

Songs list
No. Song title Music Lyrics Composition
1 Badnamiyan Awais (Sequencing) Afzal Ajiz Sabir Ali
2 Late Hogayi N/A John Mall John Mall
3 Jhumka Locus (Sequencing) Awais Wazir Afzal
4 Chori Chori Awais (Sequencing) Nasir Ali Awais
5 Dil Gaya Aamir Munawar(Sequencing) Anis Chand
6 Same Game Mehmood Khan Anis Mehmood Khan
7 Mola Tariq Tafu Khadim Hussain Tariq Tafu
8 Tere Pyar Ne N/A Nasir Ali Moin Bobby
9 Dil Dharke Awais (Sequencing) N/A Nisar Bazmi
10 Bailia SF Productions N/A N/A
11 Kab Kaha Hai N/A Zahid Abbas Moin Bobby
12 Bhool Jane Ka N/A N/A N/A
13 Mitti Da Bawa Hassan Turk (Sequencing) Zahid Abbas N/A
14 Aankh Macholi N/A N/A N/A

O Vela Yaad Kar (2001)

Fariha Pervez released her 4th album O Vela Yaad Kar in 2001 under DJ music label. This album had 10 songs. Lyrics were written by Riaz-Ur-Rehman Saghar, music was by M.Arshad.

Songs list
No. Song title Music Lyrics Composition
1 O Vela Yaad Kar M.Arshad Riaz Ur Rehman Sagher N/A
2 Sohne Yaar Di Galli M.Arshad Riaz Ur Rehman Sagher N/A
3 Dilbari Dilbari M.Arshad Riaz Ur Rehman Sagher N/A
4 Shaman Pe Gayiyan M.Arshad Riaz Ur Rehman Sagher N/A
5 Thaiya Thaiya M.Arshad Riaz Ur Rehman Sagher N/A
6 Julmi M.Arshad Riaz Ur Rehman Sagher N/A
7 Jana Na M.Arshad Riaz Ur Rehman Sagher N/A
8 Hum Ko Nigahe Pyar Se M.Arshad Riaz Ur Rehman Sagher N/A
9 Saari Raat Jagi M.Arshad Riaz Ur Rehman Sagher N/A
10 Basant Mere Paish Pe Gayi M.Arshad Riaz Ur Rehman Sagher N/A

Piya (2003)

Fariha Pervez's 5th album Piya was released in 2003 under the record label Sadaf Stereo.This album was sponsored by Tapal Tea. The video of the song Gal Muk Gayi was the 1st video from this album. While 2 more videos were released after that which were of the songs Haniyaan & Kokla Chapaaki. This album had 12 songs including the very famous song Aye Zindagi (Ost of a Ptv drama Pehla Pyar) which is still very popular among the masses. Fariha Pervez also paid tributes to legends like Nazia Hassan, Parveen Shakir, Sohail Rana & Waheed Murad in this album.

Songs list
No. Song title Music Lyrics Composition
1 Haniya Sahir Ali Bagga Ahmed Anis N/A
2 Gal Muk Gayi Sahir Ali Bagga Ahmed Anis N/A
3 Aankhen Churaney Waley Aamir Munawar, Guitar Work by Hammad N/A N/A
4 Aye Zindagi (OST Pehla Pyar) Wajid Ali Naushad Salim Gillani N/A
5 Zara Teher Jao (Ost Zara teher Jao) Arranged By Hamad Fasih Bari Amjad Bobby
6 Akele Na Jana Arrangement:Aamir Munawar,Guitar: Hammad
7 Chand Uss Des Main Arrangement: Hammad Parveen Shakir Hammad
8 Aur Bhi Jahan Sahir Ali Bagga Ahmed Anis N/A
9 Teriyan Yaadan Rounaq Ali & Sajid Ali Ahmed Anis N/A
10 More Than Anything Arrangement:Aamir Munawar, Guitar:Hammad Ahmed Anis Hammad
11 Kokla Chapaaki Rounaq Ali & Sajid Ali Ahmed Anis N/A
12 Piya Sahir Ali Bagga Ahmed Anis N/A

Passion (2005)

6th album Passion was released in 2005 under Sadaf Stereo. Again this album contained 12 songs. The video of Yaad Piya Ki[12] (Tribute to Ustad Baray Ghulam Ali Khan) was the 1st one to get released which was directed by Jawad Bashir. This Thumri also received the award for the Best Ballad in the 1st The Musik Awards (TMA).[13] Other than Yaad Piya Ki, 3 more videos were released. Thora Thora Pyar which was directed by Sohail Javed, Mai Ni Mai which was made by Suhaib roy & Tu Aa Mere Pass by Zeeshan Pervaiz. After the release of this album, Fariha Pervez won the Best Female Artist of the Year in the 3rd Indus Music awards (2006) & Mtv Brrrr Music Awards (2009).

Songs list
No. Song title Music Lyrics
1 Thora Thora Pyar Shuja Haider Shuja Haider
2 Hera Phairiyan Sahir Ali Bagga Anis Ahmed
3 Mujhe Le Ke Chal Mehmood Khan Mehmood Khan
4 Akhyan Akhyan Sahir Ali Bagga Anis Ahmed
5 Dhoondh Le Panah Mehmood Khan Mehmood Khan
6 Aa Mere Pass Shuja Haider Shuja Haider
7 Chalo Ik Saath Amjad Bobby (Late), Sequencing: Moon Adeen Taj
8 Ja Main Nai Khedna Music: Sahir Ali Bagga Anis Ahmed
9 Mehndi Rung Li Ifrahim Ifrahim
10 Yaad Piya Ki Mujahid Hussain Ayub Khawar
11 Mai Ni Mai Sahir Ali Bagga Anis Ahmed
12 Thora Thora Pyar(Party Mix) Shuja Haider Shuja Haider

Abhi Abhi (2010)

Fariha Pervez's 7th album Abhi Abhi has been released under Sadaf Stereo record label. The album was officially launched [14] on 12 November 2010 which is 5 years after the release of her 6th album.[15] The video of the title track "Abhi Abhi" was released in 2008 which was directed by Sohail Javed starring Fahad Mustafa.While 3 more videos of "Mahiya Tere Pyar", "Dil Bolay" & "Iss Pyar Main" has also been released so far. Ahsan Pervaiz of Siege, Sahir Ali Bagga, Shiraz Uppal, Dj Ali Mustafa & Shuja Haider have contributed in the album. Fariha Pervez has also paid a tribute to Michael Jackson in her new album.

Official premiers from the album

The song "Nachi Ja" from this album was aired for the 1st time on Mast Fm 103 Lahore's show Showbiz Masala (Hosted by Dr.Ejaz Waris) on 18 July 2010. "Nachi Ja" has a funky beat to it while another song "Mahiya Tere Pyar" was aired for the 1st time in Ptv's show Virsa Heritage Revived Eid Special on 11 September 2010.While the official Music video of "Mahiya Tere Pyar" was premiered for the 1st time in Ptv's show Meena Bazar with Ayesha Sana on 29 October 2010 & the song "Dil Bolay" was also performed by Fariha Pervez in this show for the very 1st time.

Official music videos

A total number of 4 videos has been released so far from this album including the title track "Abhi Abhi", "Mahiya Tere Pyar", "Dil Bolay" & "Iss Pyar Main" while the video of "Nachi Ja" is still under production.

Songs list
No. Song title Music Lyrics
1 Nachi Ja Sahir Ali Bagga, Oud played by Kamran Sahir Ali Bagga
2 Mahiya Tere Pyar Sahir Ali Bagga Anis Ahmed
3 Iss Pyar Main Arranged by Ali Mustafa Mehmud Khan
4 Michael (A Tribute) Arranged by Sahir Ali Bagga Asim Raza
5 Mein Un Bin Arranged by Wajahat Hussain Ayub Khawar
6 Abhi Abhi Ahsan Pervaiz (Siege) Ahsan Pervaiz (Siege)
7 Dil Bolay Shuja Haider Shuja Haider
8 Terey Liye Ali Mustafa N/A
9 Rab Janey Ahsan Pervaiz (Siege) Ahsan Pervaiz (Siege)
10 Abhi Abhi (Remix) Ahsan Pervaiz (Siege) Ahsan Pervaiz (Siege)
11 Mahiya Tere Pyar (Remix) Sahir Ali Bagga Anis Ahmed
12 Bo Kata (Remix) Mujtaba Ali (Choni) Zahid Abbas

Singles

From 1996 till present, Fariha Pervez has sung numerous singles. Some of them are:

Song title Description Solo/duet
Mai Ni Main Featured In Khawar Jawad's Album Mola Solo
Pyar Ka Din Featured in Shiraz uppal's album Jhuki Jhuki Duet with Shiraz Uppal
Mein Tu Main Ost Telefilm Hum Hogaye Tumhare Duet with Shiraz Uppal
Tum He To Ho For Shiraz Uppal in his album Ankahi Duet with Shiraz Uppal
Aye Mere Wattan Patriotic Song Duet with Shafqat Amanat Ali
Is Duniya Se Title song of Sachal Studio's album Solo
Aasmaan Bhi Na Album: Is Duniya Se by Sachal Studios Solo
Kaanva Ve Kaanva For Tariq Khan (Legacy)'s album Duet with Tariq Khan
Piya Jee Featured in Faraz Khosa's Album Solo
Ranjhana Featured in the album Dil Se by Yousaf Salli Solo
Hazaron Khawahishen Dil Se Album - Yousaf Salli Solo
Aitebaar Tribute to Vital Signs Solo
Koi Diya OST Atv Drama Aankh Salamat Andhey Log Duet with Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
Hum Panchi Child Labor Song An International Project of PTV & International Labor Organization Duet with Rohan Abbas
Aye Ishq Humain Barbaad Na Kar OST Ary Digital Drama Aye Ishq Humain Barbaad Na Kar Solo
Yun Di Humain Azadi Patriotic Song Solo
Kithe Nain Na Joreen A tribute to Reshman Solo (Live Jam at home)
Gul Jana Pashto song for Rahim Shah's Album Gul Jana Duet with Rahim Shah
Boom Boom Boom OST Ptv Drama Free hit also considered as Icc Worldcup 2011 song Duet with Sahir Ali Bagga
Meri Aankhon Ne Aye Dilbar For Ptv's Sufi show Safar-ul-Ishq Solo
Bhavein Tu Jaan For Ptv's Sufi show Safar-ul-Ishq Solo
Hum Dekhain Ge Kalam-e- Faiz for Pakistan's Women's Day Solo
Aaj Bazaar Main Kalam-e-Faiz for Pakistan's Women's Day Solo
Khayal Rakhna This song was produced for Ministry of Population Welfare Government of Pakistan Solo
Peera Ho For Ptv's Show Virsa Heritage Revived Duet with Sain Khawar
Chalak Rahi Hain Mastiyan Tribute To Pakistan Film Industry in Ptv's show Virsa Heritage Revived Duet with Ali Raza
Mujhe Dil Se Tribute To Pakistan Film Industry in Ptv's show Virsa Heritage Revived Duet with Ali Raza
Mohabbat Haar Mohabbat Jeet OST Atv Drama Mohabbat Haar Mohabbat Jeet Duet with Ali Abbas
Jiye Ja A public Service message song With Faakhir Mehmood & Shafqat Amanat Ali
Chun Liya Details Unknown Solo
Jeena Aur Jeena A song for Benazir Bhutto by PTV Solo
Ptv Theme Song Ptv Theme Song Duet with Zaheer Abbas
Millat Jaag Uthi Earthquake song by Ptv released after 2005 earthquake in Pakistan Various Artists
Aye Meri Sar Zameen Roshan Patriotic Song Various Artists
Taskeen Ko Tribute To Iqbal Bano Solo
Haseen Hai Zindagi Public Service Message song Duet with Qaiser Imran
Dil Kay Afsanay Tribute to Madam Noor Jahan Solo
Mundeyya Sialkotiya Tribute to Madam Noor Jahan Solo
Sayyian Dil Main Tribute To Shamshad Begum Solo
Jab Pyar Main Do Dil Tribute To Waheed Murad Solo
Yeh Ada Yeh Naaz Yeh Andaaz Tribute To Ahmed Rushdi Duet with Faisal Latif
Mausam Badla Tribute To Ustad Amanat Ali Khan Solo
Khawab Aankhein Khawhish Chehray OST Hum Tv drama Khawab Aankhein Khawhish Chehray Solo
Mein Akeli Reh Gayi OST PTV drama Mein Akeli Reh Gayi Solo
Katti Patang OST APlus Entertainment Drama Katti Patang Solo
Tere Naina Song under production Duet with Nouman Javaid

Official music videos

Music video Music album Release year
Patang Baaz Sajna Nice & Naughty 1996
Mera Ishq Bhi Tu Nice & Naughty 1997
Chori Chori Jhumka 2000
Gul Muk Gayi Piya 2003
Haniya Piya 2003
Kokla Chapaaki Piya 2004
Yaad Piya Ki Passion 2005
Thora Thora Pyar Passion 2005
Naat Nil 2006
Mai Ni Mai Passion 2006
Aa Mere Pass Passion 2006
Abhi Abhi Abhi Abhi 2008
Mahiya Tere Pyar Abhi Abhi 2010
Dil Bolay Abhi Abhi 2010
Boom Boom Boom Single 2011
Iss Pyar Main Abhi Abhi 7 May 2011
Hum Panchi Child Labor Song with Rohan Abbas 1 May 2011
Nachi Jaa Abhi Abhi Under production

Fariha Pervez as Judge in Music Reality Shows

Fariha Pervez appeared as judge in 2 music reality shows so far. Jazz Icon & Pakistan Music Stars.

Jazz Icon (2006)

Fariha Pervez appeared as judge in Jazz Icon, a music reality show which was aired by Geo TV from June 2006 to December 2006. Fariha Pervez along with Ali Azmat & Meekal Hassan judged the show while some other musicians also appeared as guest judge in the show. Out of the 3 finalists, Faraz Butt, Honey Khan & Imran Moin, Faraz Butt won this competition via public voting.

Pakistan Music Stars (2011)

Pakistan Music Stars, a music reality show by ARY Digital Network is currently on air on Ary Digital. Fariha Pervez along with Sheraz Uppal, Rahim Shah, Faakhir Mehmood, Rameez (Fuzön) & Haroon Rasheed are Judges & team captains leading their teams to the top. The show started from 4 September 2011 and will be aired every sunday 9:00pm on ARY Digital. The format of the show 6 celebrities will have their own teams of 4 young talent of Pakistan & will lead their teams to victory.

Team List
No. Team Name Team Captain Team Members
1 Fariha Kay Surilay Fariha Pervez Ali Raza, Amjad Warsi, Abdul Qadeer Khan & Waqas Azeem
2 Faakhir Kay Janbaaz Faakhir Mehmood Nouman Shafi, Mohammad Raheel, Rafeh Ali & Rose Merry
3 Shiraz Kay Manchalay Sheraz Uppal To be updated
4 Rahim Kay Joshilay Rahim Shah Shaz Khan, Ali Asad, Hina & (To be updated)
5 Rameez Kay Deewanay Rameez (Fuzön) To be updated
6 Haroon Kay Matwalay Haroon Rasheed Faraz, Wajeeh Uddin, Anmol & Ahmer Abbas

Awards

Award-giving body Award Year Result
1st Indus Music Awards Kokla Chappaki - Best Song 2004 Won
1st Indus Music Awards Best Female Singer 2004 Nominated
3rd Indus Music Awards Best Female Singer 2007 Won
1st The Musik Awards Best Ballad - Yaad Piya Ki 2007 Won
1st The Musik Awards Most Wanted Female 2007 Nominated
Brrrrr Mtv Music Awards Best Female Singer 2009 Won
Pakistan Media Awards Best Female Singer 2010 Results were never announced
Pakistan Media Awards Best Female Singer 2011 Won
Pakistan Television National Awards (PTV) Best Female Singer of the Year 2010 2011 Nominated

References

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