Origin Lahore, Pakistan Years active 2009-present Record label Bilal Khan Genres Rock music, Pop music | Instruments Vocals, Guitar Nationality Pakistani Albums Umeed, Maktoob | |
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Born Lahore, Pakistan 4 October 1986 (age 30) ( 1986-10-04 ) Occupation(s) Singer/Songwriter/Actor Associated acts Atif Aslam, Ali Zafar, Coke Studio, Fawad Khan Similar Qurat‑ul‑Ain Balouch, Atif Aslam, Bilal Saeed, Umair Jaswal, Ali Zafar Profiles | ||
Bilal Khan (Urdu: بلال خان, (born Bilal Ahmed Khan, 4 October 1986) is a Pakistani pop singer and songwriter. He released debut album Umeed in 2009. Singles released included "Bachana", "Tou Kia Hua", "Larho Mujhey", and Mata-e-Jaan Hai Tu. 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
Contents
- Early career
- Coke Studio 2010 2011
- Playback Singing
- Sponsorships
- Acting
- Singles
- Coke Studio Pakistan Sessions Season 4 and 5 songs
- Songs
- References
Early career
While still studying at LUMS, Bilal Khan released a song called "Bachana" that was released on YouTube. The song was later released on different music video channels in Pakistan. This earned him Best Singer of 2010 and Best Song of 2010 voted by the Pakistan FM 103. 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 (2010 - 2011)
He performed two songs from his album "Umeed" on Coke Studio Pakistan, including "To Kia Hua". He returned again on Coke Studio Pakistan, in season five, to sing songs from his second album "Maktoob" including "Larho Mujhey" and "Taaray".
Playback Singing
Bilal Khan has sung the official soundtracks of two Hum TV drama's including Mata-e-Jaan Hai Tu and Roshan Sitara and were produced by Waqar Ali. He was also nominated for Best OST at the 12th Lux Style Awards for Mata e Jaan
Sponsorships
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".
Acting
Khan acted in a telefilm called "Tamana ki Tamana" 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..
Singles
Coke Studio (Pakistan) Sessions: Season 4 and 5 songs
Songs
BachanaUmeed · 2011
To Kia HuaUmeed · 2011
Larho Mujhey2012