Shameer Aziz Quidwai

Shamir Aziz Quidwai
شامیرعزیز قائدوائ
Born Shamir Rohail Quidwai
1990
Islamabad, ICT
Residence ISB, Pakistan
Nationality  Pakistani
Other names Shameer
Education Electrical Engineer
Occupation Singer, Vocalist
Known for Pakistan Idol
DissBelief
Religion Muslim
Website
Official website

Shamir Aziz Quidwai (Urdu: شامیرعزیز قائدوائ‎) was a Pakistani singer and reality programs competitor. He was best known for his first reality show Pakistan Idol.[1] Shamir is a punk rock singer. Prior to Pakistan Idol Shamir joined a alternative rock band called DissBelief. He became the lead vocalist and guitarist of band with other co-artists. He is one of the 11 finalist of currently running Pakistani reality singing competition Pakistan Idol.[2]

Personal life

Shamir Aziz Quidwai was born to a Muslim Family in a Islamabad, ICT on November 19, 1990. He held a degree in electrical engineering, despite pursuing a career in engineering, he pursued in music and joined a band called DissBelief an alternative rock inspired band, where he act as a lead vocalist, the band have been highly appreciated and positively reviewed by Pakistani Industry.

Pakistan Idol

Shamir Quidwai auditioned for Pakistan Idol in Islamabad Auditions. He was selected and got a golden ticket to Karachi after his rock-metal performance. Shamir performances in Pakistan Idol critiqued due to non-versatility of his tone. Shamir performance in final couldn't impress the judges but in eliminations Shamir was safe achieving high votes.[3] Shameer is eliminated on March 16 after getting the least votes,he finishes in 8th place.

DissBelief

Shamir is a lead vocalist of the band DissBelief formed prior to Idol with other three co-artist in 2005, Fahad Humayun Chohan, Hammad Khalid and Najeeb Aftab.[4] DissBelief is an alternative rock band, a subgenre of rock music inspired by 80s most popular first of Alt-rock band called R.E.M.. Band and its artists were heavily praised by media and audience stating that Future of Pakistani Music.[5] They release a music video Pen-chor in 2012 for which they got critical acclaim and was heavily praised by listeners.[6]

Discography

Reality Program

Year Reality Show Result
2013-14 Pakistan Idol (season 1) Finished in 8th Place

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Shamir Aziz Quidwai". Mobilink. Retrieved February 15, 2014.
  2. ↑ "13 finalists of Pakistan Idol". Daily Times. February 9, 2014. Retrieved February 13, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Results of Last eliminations". ReviewIt. February 9, 2014. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
  4. ↑ "DissBelief-The Band". Baseerat Sohail. Pakistan Ink Wordpress. October 4, 2012. Retrieved February 21, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Dissbelief – The future of Pakistani music". Ahmad Mehdi. News Pakistan. October 16, 2011. Retrieved February 21, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Pen-chor Music Review". Hassan. Kool Music Zone. July 17, 2012. Retrieved February 21, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Baezubaan". Zainab Zaman Khan Afridi. =News International. February 21, 2011. Retrieved February 21, 2014.

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