Faakhir Mehmood

Faakhir Mehmood (; born 20 April 1973) is a Pakistani singer, keyboardist, composer and music producer. He started out his career with the Pakistani musical group Awaz in 1992. Awaz disbanded in 2000 and its members went on to pursue solo careers. The band also consisted of well known musician Haroon. His earliest exposure to music was when he purchased an harmonica at the age of 8. Faakhir joined the band as a keyboardist and Asad Ahmed as a guitarist.

Solo career (2000–present) After the band split in 2000, Faakhir embarked on a solo career. Faakhir started working on his album Aatish in July 2000 by releasing his first single in August, a national song "Dil Na Lagay, Pakistan". After deciding to go solo, Faakhir started work on his debut album, Aatish, which was released in 2002. He followed it up with Sub Tun Sohniyeh in 2003, and Mantra in 2005. The music video of his song "Dilruba", shot in Spain, was reportedly the most expensive music video back then. Rafay Mehmood of Express Tribune said, "Even though Jee Chahay, which comprises 10 songs, might not come close to his previous offering Mantra, which was released in 2005, it still manages to give the listener some tunes worth humming."

In 2016, Faakhir featured in Coke Studio as a singer with "Dilruba Na Raazi", a Pashto traditional folk song, which he sang along with Zeb Bangash. He then appeared with Natasha Khan and performed "Dil Kamla".

Production Trained as an electrical engineer, Faakhir has cited this background as influencing his interest in electronic equipment and audio technology, leading him to establish a recording studio, TwentyFourSeven, in Karachi. He has continued to upgrade the studio’s technical capabilities, which undertakes projects for artists, record labels, television and film productions, and advertising agencies. His compositions have also been used in commercial advertising campaigns, including work associated with music groups.

In 2016, Faakhir served as one of the six music directors for season 9 of Coke Studio Pakistan. He directed the new version of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's "Afreen Afreen". Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Momina Mustehsan rendered their voices for the song.

Faakhir has performed alongside several international contemporaries from Europe including Sukhbir and Stereo Nation to name a few.

Other work In 2017, Faakhir Mehmood made some comments on social issues that were newsworthy and were given news coverage by a major newspaper of Pakistan. In the past, Faakhir has served as the UN Goodwill Ambassador for the World Health Organization. Lux Style Awards: Best Song ("Kabhi Kabhi Pyar Mein") in 2010 Hum Awards: Best Music Video ("Baliya") Won 2015: 3rd Hum Awards: Best Music Single

Discography Solo albums Aatish (2002) Sub Tun Sohniyeh (2003) Mantra (2005) Jee Chaahey (2011). It was composed and produced by the singer. The album was recorded at Shani's studio with lyrics by Sabir Zafar and Indian poet Prashant Vasal, and was released through Fire Records. Track listing : "Allah Karay" (with Mahnoor Baloch Featuring Mikaal Zulfiqar) "Atom Bomb" "Baylia" "Jee Chahay" "Kho Jaon" featuring Meera (Veet Miss Super Model Contest Season 3) "Maula" "Mitti Pao" "O Sheeday" "Parwah" "Shikva" TV commercials Nestle Everyday Boomer Telenor Pakistan United Bank Limited

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