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Sikandar Badar Miandad
سکندر بدر میانداد
Born
Lahore
NationalityPakistani
Occupation(s)Qawwal and Folk Singer
Years active1997-Present
StyleClassical
FatherBadar Miandad Khan

Sikandar Badar Miandad is a Qawwali singer (Qawwal) born on 28 April 1987 in Lahore. He is the son of a famous Qawwal Badar Miandad Khan. He has released various songs and qawwalis under his own label.[1]

Introduction

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Sikandar Badar Miandad received his early education in his hometown Lahore. At the age of 10, he began his professional qawwali career alongside his father, Badar Ali Khan.[citation needed] After the death of his father Badar Miandad Khan in 2007, Miandad pursued his Qawwali career independently.[2] His lineage consists of many famous qawwals such as Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Ustad Deen Mohammad Khan, Ustad Badar Miandad Khan and Ustad Sher Miandad Khan. He has diligently preserved his forefathers' traditions in qawwali.

Songs and Qawwalis

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Sikandar Badar Miandad has released many qawwalis and songs in Urdu and Punjabi. These include:

  • Sham-E-Essiyan[3]
  • Classical Salam[4]
  • Shan-E-Ramzan
  • Had Muk Gai[5]
  • Roza Namaz Farz[6]
  • Darood-O-Salam
  • Aj Sik Mitraan Di[7]
  • Kitni Batain (Cover Song)
  • Nosho Ne Phar Layi[8]
  • Saye Main Tumhary[9]
  • Ay Watan
  • Khawaja Mere Khawaja
  • Allah Hoo
  • Kaam Atay Hain
  • Murshad
  • Madenay Ja Na
  • Murshad
  • Dark Night
  • Yaar Zarori Ay
  • Dam Dam Hussain
  • Ali Ali WIrd
  • Qasid
  • Saqi
  • Qalandar
  • Mohabbat Kahani OST

He has been featured on many notable Pakistani TV Channels such as P.T.V.,[10] Geo T.V.,[11] ARY Qtv,[12] Indus Music, Din News, 92 News[13] and many more.

International Tours

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In 1999, Sikandar went with his father to U.K. for an international tour. He made a cameo on R.T.V. and Aryaan Channel in Afghanistan.[14] He went on a tour to India in 2013, 2014 and 2015. He toured many cities for his qawwali performances such as Delhi,[15] Chandigarh,[16] Patiala,[17] Jalandhar[18] and Amritsar.[19] He went on a professional tour in 2024 to Dubai[20] showcasing his musical talents worldwide.

References

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  1. ^ "Sikandar Badar Miandad - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
  2. ^ Ahmed, Shoaib (3 March 2007). "Qawwal Badar Miandad passes away". Dawn. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
  3. ^ Sharam E Essiyaan | Sikandar Badar & Ali Badar Miandad | Thar Production. Retrieved 15 April 2024 – via www.youtube.com.
  4. ^ Salam Ya Rasool Allah by Sikandar Badar Miandad Qawwal | Classical Qawwali. Retrieved 15 April 2024 – via www.youtube.com.
  5. ^ Had Muk Gai | Sikandar Badar Miandad | Thar Production. Retrieved 15 April 2024 – via www.youtube.com.
  6. ^ ROZA NAMAZ | RAMDAN OST 2019 | SIKANDAR BADAR MIANDAD | SAB MIANDAD PRESENTS. Retrieved 15 April 2024 – via www.youtube.com.
  7. ^ Aj Sik Mitraan Di || Sikandar Badar Miandad. Retrieved 15 April 2024 – via www.youtube.com.
  8. ^ Nosho Ne Phar Lai Banh | Official Qawwali | Sikandar Badar Miandad | 2022. Retrieved 15 April 2024 – via www.youtube.com.
  9. ^ Saaye Mein Tumhare Hain | Sikandar Badar Miandad | Sufi Naat Qawwali | KM Islamic. Retrieved 15 April 2024 – via www.youtube.com.
  10. ^ "Pakistan Television Corporation", Wikipedia, 12 April 2024, retrieved 15 April 2024
  11. ^ "Geo TV", Wikipedia, 13 April 2024, retrieved 15 April 2024
  12. ^ "ARY Qtv", Wikipedia, 21 January 2024, retrieved 15 April 2024
  13. ^ "92 News", Wikipedia, 15 March 2024, retrieved 15 April 2024
  14. ^ "Afghanistan", Wikipedia, 15 April 2024, retrieved 15 April 2024
  15. ^ "Delhi", Wikipedia, 13 April 2024, retrieved 15 April 2024
  16. ^ "Chandigarh", Wikipedia, 14 April 2024, retrieved 15 April 2024
  17. ^ "Patiala", Wikipedia, 8 April 2024, retrieved 15 April 2024
  18. ^ "Jalandhar", Wikipedia, 24 January 2024, retrieved 15 April 2024
  19. ^ "Amritsar", Wikipedia, 29 March 2024, retrieved 15 April 2024
  20. ^ "Dubai", Wikipedia, 15 April 2024, retrieved 15 April 2024

Category:1987 births Category:Living people Category:Pakistani qawwali singers