Sham Idrees

Sham Idrees
Born Ehtesham Idrees
(1988-10-16) October 16, 1988
London, United Kingdom
Residence Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Nationality British
Canadian
Education Orchard Park Secondary School
University of Ontario
Occupation
Years active 2012-present
Notable work London 2 Paris
Partner(s) Froggy
Website www.shamidrees.com

Musical career

Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
Years active 2012–present
Labels
  • Kisz Records
Associated acts

Ehtesham Idrees (born 16 October 1988), better known by his stage name Sham Idrees is a British Canadian YouTube personality, actor, singer-songwriter, record producer and entrepreneur of Pakistani decent.[1] Idrees is cousin of British singer Zayn Malik.[2]

Life and career

Sham Idrees was born in London, United Kingdom to a Muslim family from Islamabad, Pakistan. At the age of 16, his family moved to Canada settling in Hamilton, Ontario. He is second cousin of former One Direction singer Zayn Malik.[3] Sham began his career as a YouTube personality in 2012. He gained popularity with his debut album titled "London 2 Paris" in 2013. Three singles "Bolo Na", "Pyar Hoa" and "Dil Dil Pakistan" from the album became popular and gained over million views on YouTube. The single "Dil Dil Pakistan" was the remix of Vital Signs 1987 song "Dil Dil Pakistan". It was also played on many television channels in Pakistan. Sham has over 100,000 subscribers on YouTube. He also creates comedy videos and has also collaborated with Zaid Ali and Shahveer Jafry.[4][5]

Discography

Albums

No. Album Year Notes
1. London 2 Paris 2013 debut album

References

  1. ↑ "INTERVIEW: SHAM IDREES SMASHING IT". Madiha Yameen. 20 December 2015. Retrieved 13 January 2016.
  2. ↑ Jahanban Tahir (1 January 2015). "Top 7 Must-Follow Pakistani Social Media Stars". Pro Pakistani. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
  3. ↑ "Meet Zayn Malik’s Cousin Sham Idrees". News New York. 13 February 2014. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
  4. ↑ "Sham Idrees (Interview)". Islo Times. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
  5. ↑ "INTERVIEW sham Idrees". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved 12 January 2016.

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