Bilal Khan

Bilal Khan (, born Bilal Ahmed Khan, 4 October 1986) is a Pakistani musician, actor, and YouTuber. He released his debut album Umeed in 2009. Singles released included "Bachana", "Tou Kia Hua", "Larho Mujhey", "Kabhi Gham Na Aey", and Mata-e-Jaan Hai Tu. In 2012, he was nominated for Best Album at the 11th Lux Style Awards for the album Umeed.

Early life and education

Bilal Khan was born on 4 October 1986. He had love for music from early days, buying guitars and playing music in his very room. He learned to play guitar through various articles on internet. Khan holds a BSc (Hons) degree in Politics and Economics from Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS). He later studied at Virginia Commonwealth University's VCU Brandcenter master's programme.

His first international concert was held in Kuala Lumpur and he has performed in the United Kingdom, US, Canada and United Arab Emirates.

Coke Studio (2011–2018) Shortly after his musical career started he was called upon to sing for Coke Studio Season 4, marking his debut in Coke Studio. He performed two songs from his album "Umeed" on Coke Studio Pakistan, "To Kia Hua" and "Lamha". He returned again on Coke Studio Pakistan, in season five, to sing songs from his second album "Maktoob" including "Larho Mujhey" and "Taaray". In 2012, he left for the United States to pursue studies which led to a brief hiatus from singing. He returned to Pakistan in 2016 and restarted his musical career, while also venturing into acting. In addition, he makes vlogs on his YouTube channel. Khan has also performed his own song "Apna Gham" on Coke Studio (season 11) alongside Mishal Khawaja. "Khamoshi" was also nominated for Best Original Soundtrack Popular.

Sponsorships

Bilal Khan recorded a song for Levi's called Anjaane, along with Zoe Vicajee, to pay tribute to the Pakistani pop-rock band 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."

Acting career Khan acted in a telefilm called Tamanna ki Tamanna (2012) as Jazib Khan, 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.

Khan also acted in the Hum TV drama Sammi (2017) in which he played the role of Aliyaan; Sammi was also his debut drama. He has acted in Hum TV's hit drama serial Khamoshi (2017–2018) as Shahram in the main lead alongside Zara Noor Abbas, Affan Waheed and Iqra Aziz.

Filmography

Television

Discography

Albums

Umeed

Singles YearSong2009"Bachana"2009"Khuda"2011"Anjaane""Dil Main Meray"2012"Dekha Na Tha""Bhool""Mil Hee Gaya""Chupee"2013"Pyaar""Dou Gharhee"2014"Lagne Laga"2015"Jee Raha Hoon Main"2016"Save Me""Tooti Baraf"2017"Song From A Broken Heart""Chorh Day"2018"Summer Song""Bijleeyan""Dekha Tujhay""Tera Saath"2019"oh oh oh""Get Over You""Seasons Change""Summer Song""Crazy""Wait For You""My Fault""You're Not Here""No Filter""Are You Happy""Safarnama""Storm"2020"Bhool Gaey""Lakhan Vich Aik""Tum Ho""Teri Har Baat""Dar Naheen Lagta""Gallan Teriyan Mitheeyan"2021"Muntazir""Marjawan""Kese Bhool Sakta Hoon"2022"Qurban" 2023"Sirf Mere Liye""Dunya Ka Har Kona" "Aik Tu"

Coke Studio (Pakistan)

YearSeasonSong20114"To Kia Hua""Lamha"20125"Larho Mujhey""Taaray"201811"Apna Gham"

OST YearSongRef.2012"Mata-e-Jaan Hai Tu""Roshan Sitara"2017"Khamoshi"