Farrukh Zokirov

Farrukh Karimovich Zokirov (, , , born 16 April 1946) is an Uzbek and Soviet singer, composer and actor. He has been artistic director of folk rock band Yalla since 1976. Zokirov has been voted People's Artist in six states of the republic, and he is a laureate of the State Prize of Uzbekistan. From May 2002 to July 2004, he was deputy minister of the Ministry of Culture and Sports of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Biography Zokirov was born in Tashkent in 1946 into a family of professional musicians. His father, Karim Zokirov, was an opera singer, a baritone and People's Artist of Uzbek SSR in 1939, and the soloist of the Uzbek State Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Alisher Navoi. His Mother, Shohista Saidova, was also a singer, a folk singer, a soloist for the Tashkent musical theatre of drama and Mukimi comedy. His parents met while studying at the Moscow Conservatory. The family had five sons and a daughter: Batir, Louise, Naufal, Farrukh, Jamshid, Ravshan. The children grew up in a house that was often visited by leading Uzbek artists and singers of the time. The art atmosphere and creativity nourished the children from an early age. This way, the Zokirov musical and artistic dynasty was formed in Tashkent.

Family Father – Karim Zokirov (1912–1977), opera singer (baritone), People's Artist of the Uzbek SSR Mother – Shohista Saidova Spouse(s) – Anna Zokirova, Nargiz Boyhonova Brother – Botir Zokirov, (1936–1985), Uzbek Soviet singer, writer, poet, artist and actor, founder of pop art in the country, People's Artist of the Uzbek SSR Brother – Jamshid Zokirov (1949–2012), Soviet and Uzbek film and theatre actor, TV presenter, honoured artist of Uzbekistan Sister – Louise Zokirova, singer Niece – Nargiz Zakirova, daughter of Louise Zakirova, singer

Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 1978 Toʻylar muborak (Happy Wedding Day!) (Подарю тебе город) Himself Uncredited cameo 1980 Какие наши годы! Himself Uncredited cameo 1989 Tangalik bolalar Himself Uncredited cameo 200... Maysara – Superstar Musical movie. Also director 2000 Alpamysh (Alpomish) 2003 Taqdir Davlat Zokirov Lead role 2003 Munis onam Himself Uncredited cameo 2010 Ялла...начало... Himself Documentary

Honorary titles and awards People's Artist of the Uzbek SSR People's Artist of Karakalpakstan People's Artist of Kazakhstan People's Artist of Kyrgyzstan People's Artist of Tajikistan People's Artist of Ingushetia People's Artist of Azerbaijan During the 1991 summer, documents were filed for registration of the title of People's Artist of the Soviet Union, however, due to the Soviet coup d'état attempt during August 1991, this process was not concluded.