Farhan Saeed
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Native name | فرحان سعید |
Born | Farhan Saeed |
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Years active | 2004 – present |
Spouse(s) | Urwa Hocane (m. 2016) |
Relatives | Mawra Hocane (sister-in-law) |
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Origin | Lahore, Pakistan |
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Farhan Saeed is a Pakistani singer-songwriter and actor. Farhan was the former lead vocalist of the Pakistani band Jal. He is the owner of the restaurant Cafe Rock. He has sung in Urdu and Punjabi.
Solo career
In September 2011, in an exclusive interview with The Express Tribune, Farhan shocked the fans claiming that he has left Jal to pursue a solo career despite Goher Mumtaz offering him to continue his solo career while being a part of Jal.[1] On 8 September 2011, Farhan's departure was confirmed by Jal's guitarist Goher Mumtaz who wished him luck for his solo career.[2]
He made his Bollywood-singing breakthrough in 2014 by contributing a song to Vikram Bhatt's Creature 3D in 2014. The song, Naam-e-Wafa, is a romantic-duet with Indian vocalist Tulsi Kumar as the co-singer and Mithoon as the composer.[3]
Acting career
Farhan started his acting career by debuting in a leading role in the 2014 Hum TV drama serial De Ijazat Jo Tu alongside Sohai Ali Abro, Saba Hameed and Javaid Sheikh. He then played the lead role as Mohid Shuja in ARY Digital's Mere Ajnabi alongside Urwa Hocane who was the female lead.[4] He has also played a lead role of Arsh in drama udaari as a lawyer along with female lead Urwa. Along with acting in the drama, Farhan has collaborated with Hadiqa Kiani for the OST that has topped music charts all over Pakistan.[5]
He is currently playing the lead role again in ARY Digital's Teri Chah Mein alongside Maria Wasti and Saboor Ali and Hum TV's Sila alongside Ainy Jaffri.
Discography
Albums
Year | Title | Note |
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2004 | Aadat | <as member of Jal> |
2007 | Boondh | |
Singles
Year | Song | Note |
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2011 | Khuwahishon | Music Video |
2012 | Pi Jaun | Music Video |
2013 | Halka Halka Suroor | Music Video |
2014 | Roiyaan | Music Video |
2015 | Sajna | Official Audio |
2016 | Saathiya | Official video |
Ji Jaun | Official Audio |
Bollywood Songs
Year | Song | Film |
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2012 | Meethi Yaadein | Qasam Se Qasam Se |
Kyun Gayi | Dil Tenu Karda Ae Pyar | |
2014 | Naam-E-Wafa | Creature 3D |
Bhool Na Jaana | Main Aur Mr. Riight | |
2017 | Thodi Der | Half Girlfriend |
Filmography
Year | TV Series | role | Channel |
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2014 | De Ijazat Jo Tu | Sarmad | Hum TV |
2015 | Mere Ajnabi | Mohid Shuja | ARY Digital |
2016 | Udaari | Arsh | Hum TV |
2016 | Teri Chah Mein | Faisal | ARY Digital |
2016 | Sila | Taimoor | Hum TV |
Personal life
In February 2010, Saeed opened "Cafe Rock" restaurant at Hussain Chowk. The restaurant follows the theme/trend of Hard Rock Cafes. The restaurant provides underground bands and young aspiring artists with a platform to project themselves and perform in front of an audience.[6] Saeed and Urwa Hocane were married in December 2016.[7]
References
- ↑ Mahmood, Rafay. "Farhan leaves Jal – The Express Tribune". Tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 16 July 2012.
- ↑ "Goher Mumtaz on Jal band's recent break-up, wishes Farhan Luck". PakiUM.com. Retrieved 29 January 2012.
- ↑ "Farhan Saeed and Tulsi Kumar – Naam-E-Wafa OST Creature 3D". Pakium.
- ↑ "Mere Ajnabi - ARY Digital". www.arydigital.tv. Retrieved 2015-12-10.
- ↑ http://images.dawn.com/news/1175455
- ↑ admin on (18 February 2010). "Farhan Saeed's Café Rock opening, rocked!". Tvmasty.com. Retrieved 29 January 2012.
- ↑ "Urwa, Farhan say 'qubool hai' at Badshahi Mosque". GeoNews.