Bilal Khan (singer)
Bilal Khan | |
|---|---|
| بلال احمد خان | |
| Born | 4 October 1986 |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Education | Lahore University of Management Sciences, Virginia Commonwealth University |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
| Known for | Bachana (song) |
| Notable work | Sammi, Coke Studio, Khamoshi |
| Website | bilalkhanmusic |
Bilal Khan (Urdu: بلال خان, 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.[1] In 2012, he has been nominated for Best Album at the 11th Lux Style Awards for the album "Umeed". Khan holds a BSc (Hons) degree in Politics and Economics from Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) and later studied from Virginia Commonwealth University.[2][3]
Early life and education
[edit]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. He then moved to Lahore University of Management Sciences for a degree in Economics and Political Sciences.
Career
[edit]Early career
[edit]While still studying at Lahore University of Management Sciences, Bilal Khan released a song called "Bachana" that was released on YouTube. The song was later played on different music video channels in Pakistan in particular MTV. This earned him Best Singer of 2010 and Best Song of 2010 voted by the Pakistan FM 103.[4]
His first international concert was held in Kuala Lumpur and he has performed in the United Kingdom, US, Canada and United Arab Emirates.[5] Khan, from an introvert individual, was starting to become a popular for every university and school to have him sing.
Coke Studio (2011–2018)
[edit]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".[6] He returned again on Coke Studio Pakistan, in season five, to sing songs from his second album "Maktoob" including "Larho Mujhey" and "Taaray".[7] 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.[8]
Playback singing
[edit]Bilal Khan has sung the official soundtracks of three Hum TV drama's including "Mata-e-Jaan" for Mata-e-Jaan Hai Tu, "Roshan Sitara" along with QB for Roshan Sitara and "Khamoshi" for Khamoshi (TV series). He was also nominated for Best singer at the 12th Lux Style Awards for "Mata e Jaan".[9] Khamoshi was also nominated for Best Original Soundtrack Popular[10]
Sponsorships
[edit]Bilal Khan recorded a song for Levi's called Anjaane, along with Zoe Vicajee, to pay tribute to "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".[11]
Acting career
[edit]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.[12]
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.[8]
Television
[edit]| Year | TV | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Tamanna Ki Tamanna | Telefilm |
| 2017 | Sammi | |
| 2017–2018 | Khamoshi | |
| 2022 | Afrah Tafreeh | Telefilm |
Discography
[edit]| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2011 | UMEED |
| 2012 | MAKTOOB |
| 2019 | GO 4 IT (EP) |
UMEED
[edit]| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Bachana" | 03:29 |
| 2. | "To Kia Hua" | 04:41 |
| 3. | "Lamha" | 04:16 |
| 4. | "Main Aoon Gaa" | 03:32 |
| 5. | "Taaray" | 03:14 |
| 6. | "Banda" | 03:30 |
| 7. | "Taqdeer" | 03:39 |
| 8. | "Kabhi Gham Na Aey" | 03:42 |
Singles
[edit]| Year | Song |
|---|---|
| 2009 | "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)
[edit]| Year | Season | Song |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 4 | "To Kia Hua" |
| "Lamha" | ||
| 2012 | 5 | "Larho Mujhey" |
| "Taaray" | ||
| 2018 | 11 | "Apna Gham" |
OST
[edit]| Year | Song | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | "Mata-e-Jaan Hai Tu" | |
| "Roshan Sitara" | ||
| 2017 | "Khamoshi" | [13] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Up close with Bilal Khan in the US". The Express Tribune. 20 May 2012. Retrieved 21 May 2012.
- ^ Sheikh, Shahzaib. "Bilal Khan talks about his acting stint,Lux Style Awards and new album". The News: Instep Today. Archived from the original on 23 March 2014. Retrieved 14 February 2014.
- ^ "So you think you can act?". The Express Tribune. 17 May 2010. Retrieved 23 September 2011.
- ^ Kari, Maria. "Bilal Khan: An Unlikely Story". KoolMuzone Blog. Archived from the original on 23 March 2014.
- ^ "Bilal Khan on Coke Studio, OSTs, tours and more". Dawn News – InPageMagazine. Retrieved 14 February 2014.
- ^ "Hottie of the Week: Bilal Khan". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 14 February 2014.
- ^ "Bilal Khan the soulful crooner". The News – Instep Today. Archived from the original on 25 March 2013. Retrieved 14 February 2014.
- ^ a b Sarym, Ahmed (7 September 2017). "Going to the US was my best decision: Bilal Khan". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 18 September 2017.
- ^ Mahmood, Rafay (12 February 2012). "Mata e Jaan: Composition he wrote". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 14 February 2014.
- ^ "Exciting: Hum Awards has revealed their viewers choice nominations list". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ^ Franco, Cheero (1 June 2011). "Levi's music release". Retrieved 14 February 2014.
- ^ Khan, Sher (22 August 2012). "Bilal Khan: Acting pushed me out of my comfort zone". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 14 February 2014.
- ^ "Going to the US was my best decision: Bilal Khan – The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 7 September 2017. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
External links
[edit]- Bilal Khan at IMDb
- Bilal Khan on Instagram
- 1986 births
- Living people
- Male actors from Lahore
- Lahore University of Management Sciences alumni
- Pakistani expatriates in the United States
- Pakistani pop singers
- Pakistani male singer-songwriters
- Singers from Lahore
- Urdu-language singers
- Pakistani video bloggers
- Pakistani male bloggers
- Pakistani YouTubers
- 21st-century Pakistani male singers
- 21st-century Pakistani singers
- Musicians from Lahore