Roxen (band)
| Roxen | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Genres |
Alternative rock Pop rock |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | The Musik Records, Fire Records |
| Website | www.roxentheband.com |
| Members |
Mustafa Zahid Haider Halim Shahan Khan |
| Past members |
Jawad (Jodi) Omar Halim |
Roxen (Urdu: روظن, literal English translation: "hope") is a Pakistani rock band from Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
The band had a debut studio album Rozen-e-Deewar, released in 2006. Following this, the band had singles Toh Phir Ao and Tera Mera Rishta which featured as soundtracks for the Bollywood movie Awarapan in 2007.
Music
Roxen was formed back in September 2002 with initial line up of Mustafa Zahid a.k.a. musti, Jawad a.k.a. Jodi and Omar & came out with their debut song Yaadein which labeled them as "another Jal-wannabe band".
After a couple of months they came out with web release of another song called Tau Phir Aoo with its demo version. The song registered over 65000 downloads in one month.[1]
With tints of pop and dark shades of rock too, Roxen hit the market with their debut album on August 31, 2006, titled Rozen-E-Deewar, released under Fire Records in Pakistan, Hom Records in India & Sangeet Records in USA, Canada, the Middle east & the rest of the world.
Roxen's second album 'Bhoola Samundar' release is yet to be announced. Finally, Universal Music has signed Mustafa Zahid and Roxen (band) for a worldwide release of their Upcoming Album.[2]
Discography
Albums
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Rozen-e-Deewar | Fire Records |
| TBA | Bhoola Samundar | Universal Music |
Bollywood
| Year | Song | Film |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Toh Phir Aao | Awarapan |
| Tera Mera Rishta | ||
| 2009 | Khuda Kay Liye | Runway |
| 2012 | Gunaah | Blood Money |
| Teri Yaadon Se | ||
| Jo Tere Sang | ||
| 2013 | Hum Jee Lenge | Murder 3 |
| Yeh Junoon Mera | Shootout at Wadala | |
| Bhula Dena | Aashiqui 2 | |
| 2014 | Mainay Khudko | Ragini MMS 2 |
| Teray Bina | Heropanti | |
| Zaroorat | Ek Villain | |
| Maula Mere | Dr. Cabbie | |
| Teri Adaaon Mein | 3 A.M. |
Pakistani Drama Soundtrack
| Year | Song | Drama Serial | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Tere Liye | Tere Liye | ARY Digital |
| 2015 | Anjaane Raaston Mein | Mere Khwaab Lauta Do | ARY Zindagi |
Singles
- "Bujh Hay Gaya"
- "Meray Saathiya"
- "Kaisay Jiyein" (also used in Bollywood film Murder 3 as Hum Jee Lenge)
- "Dil Main Tum" (Revised with Bunny)
- "Na Kar Deewana" (also used in Bollywood film Awarapan as Tera Mera Rishta)
Band Members
Current members
The band currently has 3 members:
- Mustafa Zahid (Vocals, Lyrics & Compositions)
- Haider Halim (Lead Guitars, Backing Vocals & Compositions)
- Shahan Khan (Guitars)
Past members
- Jawad (Jodi) (Lead Guitars)
- Omar Halim (Bass Guitars)
References
External links
- Rox3n – Roxen's Official Website
- RoXeN The Band – ROXEN Official Facebook Page
- http://www.mag4you.com/spotlight/spotlight.asp?title=Mustafa+Zahid&content_id=7844&bhcp=1
- http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/07/jun/27_pakistani_rock_band_roxen_petrified.asp
- http://www.indicine.com/movies/bollywood/mustafa-rocks-in-india-with-awarapan/
- http://www.isthismusic.com/mustafa-zahid
- http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/newsdetails.aspx?srch=1&storyid=188100
- http://www.radioandmusic.com/content/editorial/news/hom-records-puts-roxen-album-release