Bilal Khan

For the actor, see Bilal Khan (actor).
Bilal Khan

Bilal Khan in 2011
Background information
Born Lahore, Pakistan
4 October 1986
Origin Lahore, Pakistan
Genres Rock, Pop
Occupation(s) Singer/Songwriter/Actor
Instruments Vocals, Guitar
Years active 2009-present
Associated acts Atif Aslam, Rohail Hyatt, Coke Studio, Ali Zafar
Notable instruments
Black Acoustic Guitar Martin OOCXAE

Bilal Khan (Urdu: بلال خان‎, (born Bilal Ahmed Khan, 4 October 1986) is a Pakistani pop singer and songwriter. He released debut album Umeed in 2009. Singles released included "Bachana", "Tou Kia Hua", "Larho Mujhey", and Mata-e-Jaan Hai Tu.[1] In 2012, he has been nominated for Best Album at the 11th Lux Style Awards for the album "Umeed". Khan holds a BSc (Hons) degree in Politics and Economics from Lahore University of Management Sciences[2][3]

Career

Early career

While still studying at LUMS, Bilal Khan released a song called "Bachana" that was released on YouTube. The song was later released on different music video channels in Pakistan. This earned him Best Singer of 2010 and Best Song of 2010 voted by the Pakistan FM 103.[4] His first international concert was held in Kuala Lumpur and he has performed in the United Kingdom, US, Canada and United Arab Emirates.[5]

Coke Studio (2010 - 2011)

He performed two songs from his album "Umeed" on Coke Studio Pakistan, including "To Kia Hua".[6] He returned again on Coke Studio Pakistan, in season five, to sing songs from his second album "Maktoob" including "Larho Mujhey" and "Taaray".[7]

Playback Singing

Bilal Khan has sung the official soundtracks of two Hum TV drama's including Mata-e-Jaan Hai Tu and Roshan Sitara and were produced by Waqar Ali. He was also nominated for Best OST at the 12th Lux Style Awards for Mata e Jaan[8]

Sponsorships

Bilal Khan recorded a song for Levi's called Anjaane, along with Zoe Vicajee, to pay tribute to "Strings". He also modeled for the Go Forth campaign by Levi's. In 2011 Khan released a tribute to Alamgir by recording the song called "Dekha Na Tha".[9]

Acting

Khan acted in a telefilm called "Tamana ki Tamana" that aired on Hum TV. The script was written by Bushra Ansari. It also stars Mathira and Sanam Saeed. It was directed by Siraj-ul-Haq and produced by Momina Duraid..[10]

Discography

Year Title
2011 UMEED[11]

Umeed

Track listing
No. Title Length
1. "Bachana"   03:36
2. "To Kia Hua"   04:41
3. "Lamha"   04:19
4. "Main Aoon Gaa"   03:38
5. "Taaray"   03:14
6. "Banda"   04:39
7. "Taqdeer"   03:31
8. "Kabhi Gham Na Aey"   04:14

Singles

Coke Studio (Pakistan) Sessions: Season 4

References

  1. ↑ "Up close with Bilal Khan in the US". Express Tribune Newspaper. May 20, 2012. Retrieved 21 May 2012.
  2. ↑ Sheikh, Shahzaib. "Bilal Khan talks about his acting stint,Lux Style Awards and new album". The News: Instep Today. Retrieved 14 February 2014.
  3. ↑ "So you think you can act?". Express Tribune Newspaper. May 17, 2010. Retrieved 23 September 2011.
  4. ↑ Kari, Maria. "Bilal Khan: An Unlikely Story". KoolMuzone Blog.
  5. ↑ "Bilal Khan on Coke Studio, OSTs, tours and more". Dawn News - InPageMagazine. Retrieved 14 February 2014.
  6. ↑ "Hottie of the Week: Bilal Khan". Express Tribune. Retrieved 14 February 2014.
  7. ↑ "Bilal Khan the soulful crooner". The News - Instep Today. Retrieved 14 February 2014.
  8. ↑ Mahmood, Rafay (12 February 2012). "Mata e Jaan: Composition he wrote". Express Tribune. Retrieved 14 February 2014.
  9. ↑ Franco, Cheero (1 June 2011). "Levi's music release". Retrieved 14 February 2014.
  10. ↑ Khan, Sher (22 August 2012). "Bilal Khan: Acting pushed me out of my comfort zone". Express Tribune. Retrieved 14 February 2014.
  11. ↑ "UMEED - iTunes Album". iTunes. Retrieved 14 February 2014.

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