Asrar (musician)
| Asrar اسرار | |
|---|---|
 Asrar in 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Native name | اسرار |
| Birth name | Syed Asrar Shah |
| Also known as | Asrar |
| Born |
20 April 1985 Azad Kashmir, Pakistan |
| Origin | Lahore, Pakistan |
| Genres | Punjabi, Sufi rock, Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Song writer |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels | Soul Speaks, Coke Studio Pakistan, Zero Records |
| Associated acts | Rabbi Shergill, Meesha Shafi, Atif Aslam, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Bilal Khan |
| Website | http://asrar.pk |
Syed Asrar Shah (born 20 April 1985)[1] better known as Asrar is a Pakistani singer, song writer and music producer from Lahore, Pakistan. He mostly sings Sufi music and is well known for his song ‘Ishaq Hawa Mein’ which he has also performed at the Pond’s Celebration of Miracle Women, at the Mohatta Palace.[2][3] [4][5]
Early Life
Asrar was born on April 20, 1985 in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan later in 1992 his family moved to Hyderabad, Sindh. From early age, he was inspired by Sufi music and started writing his own songs.
Career
Asrar received training from Ustad Sultan Ahmed Khan.
In 2007 he moved to Lahore where he participated in Pakistan Musical Conference and stood first.
In 2011 Asrar released his debut single ‘Nai Saiyo’ which quickly gained popularity.
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Comparison with Rabbi Shergill
After releasing his first song Sub Aakho Ali Ali in Coke Studio Season 7, Asrar was compared to Rabbi Shergill. He respond by saying: “Maybe, it’s because of my beard.”
He also said, "There are two types of audiences; the first comprises the general public and the second, music experts. The general audience might have seen my performance and compared it to Rabbi’s, but the experts have always commended my pitch, throw and style and referred to it as ‘unique’."
Soul Speaks
Asrar has also started his own music production company by the name of Soul Speaks.[8]
Personal Life
According to Asrar he belongs to Syed family and was not encouraged for music by his parents but he continued learning music. “I come from a Syed family, so performing arts, such as music, was not something my parents encouraged,” said Asrar
Discography
Singles[9][10]
- Nai Sayio
- Waris Shah
- Yousaf Khan Sher Bano
- Peeran
- O Maa
- Naal Sajjan De Rahiye
- Momal Rano
- Umeed-e-Sahar
- Subho Milandam (Story of Umar Marvi)
- Response to Innocence of Muslims
- Rehmat Da Mee
- Allah He De Ga
- Ali Ali
- Albaily
- Ab Kar Dikhao
- Aakh Ni Maye
- Mayi
- Main Zindabad Hoon
- Lajpaal
- Jahan Daikhoon
- Ishq Ka Dastoor
- Heer
- Geet
- Charkha
- Chalak Chalak
- Boond Boond
- Shakar Wandan
- Ishq Hawa Mein
- Cigarette
- Tere Ishq Ki Inteha
- Nasha Nasha
- Mast Hua
Coke Studio
- Sab Aakho Ali Ali
- Shakar Wandaan Re
See also
- Sufi music
- Pakistani pop music
- Pakistani Sufism
- Coke Studio Pakistan (Season 7)
References
- ↑ "Biography". Asrar. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
- ↑ Mehreen Hasan (1 February 2015). "Bringing the live act back". TNS - The News on Sunday. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
- ↑ Aamna Haider Isani (18 February 2015). "The Wonderful Women of Pakistan". TNS - The News on Sunday. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
- ↑ "Which Pakistani song of 2014 is your favourite?". The Express Tribune. 4 December 2014. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
- ↑ Instep. "Asrar". TNS - The News on Sunday. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
- ↑ "Asrar - Coke Studio Season 7". Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ↑ "#100HAPPYDAYS: Coke Studio's Asrar tries a hand at designing". The Express Tribune. 10 September 2014. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
- ↑ "Asrar: More than just a vocal powerhouse". The Express Tribune. 25 September 2014. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
- ↑ "asrar's music stream on Soundcloud". Retrieved 23 April 2015.
- ↑ "Patari - Asrar". Retrieved 23 April 2015.