“Music cannot be explained or defined. It must be heard and felt”
-Faakhir
A very vibrant, fun-loving person, he takes his music seriously and progressively, little wonder why critics call him, Pakistan’s latest Pop Sensation”, and not without sue reason. For behind every accolade to his credit, there is al lot of dedication, hard work and an affaire de Coeur with music.
Carrying with him a rucksack of ideas, Faakhir is always looking for modern genre of music that reflects his idea and artistic expression. Listening to his work, one immediately finds a connection that is built on tradition and derived from human endeavor to discover.
In essence his work is a rendition inspired from life itself. And what better way to describe his music then to say it is ‘full of life’.
Ladies and gentlemen, meet Faakhir, a crème de la crème of Pakistan Pop music who gives equal importance to being alive as a person as much as he would as a professional.
“The brain behind supergroup Awaz makes his comeback”
Emag
June 29,2001
As a Performer
“To me music is like the stars in the sky, it does to the soul, what the stars do to break the muteness of the stark black sky”
-Faakhir
His acts are filled with energy, charged with unmistakable enthusiasm and a charismatic voice to compliment all the magic that unfolds on stage.
His ‘Sage Traits’ has enabled him as a much sought-after and liked performer. His heartthrob personality and melodious songs come together in perfect harmony to create a ‘concert; out of any ordinary ‘show’.
One of his strength is to give a powerful performance from an audience that barely fill a hall, all the way arena crowds of more than 30,000.
“The most promising act to come up these days is surely Faakhir”
-The News
July 22, 2001
His love for music makes him eager to always give his audience a night to remember. When it comes to Faakhir’s live acts, there’s no stopping him. Involving his audience to the hilt, he leaves his listeners always come back for more.
Faakhir’s live shows have taken his ’music and magic’ to many countries in the world including the united States, Europe, the middle East and Asia in addition to bug and small cities across Pakistan.
Dubbed as ‘Pakistan’s Latest Poop Sensation’ Faakhir has performed alongside International contemporaries from the region and Europe including, Sukhbir and stereo Nation to name a few.
Faakhir has to his credit having done the most numbers of shows with International Artists in Pakistan.
Progression has been the focus of Faakhir’s Career as an Artist. After years of studio marvels, smash hits and stunning performance to his credit as an Awaz band member, he knew it was his time to go solo.
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Early Days in Music
Faakhir, the keyboard whiz, stepped into music at the age of seven, when he took up the harmonica. Being an electrical engineer, his fascination for electronic gadgets got him to set up a studio in Karachi. He is blessed with a naturally tuneful voice and is an exceptional composer.
Date of Birth
20th April
Astrological signs
Cusp of Aries and Pisces
Awaz days
Faakhir started music professionally in 1992
Awaz 1st album: hit the stands in May 1993
2nd Album: jadoo ka chiragh in January 1995
3rd Album: Shola in August 1996
Single: aai jawan in September 1997
Matured in instrumentation, carrying an enduring melody forward with soulful grace is what makes Faakhir an acclaimed producer.
Solo Career
Faakhir started working on his album ‘Aatish’ in July 2000 by releasing his 1st single in august, a national song ‘dil na lagay’. This national song become an instant hit and topped the music charts in Pakistan. The success is evidant from the fact that even a year after its release it is still being played on radio, TV and close circuit TV channels across the country.
Riding on his wave of success he performed in New York and Washington DC where he sang to crowd of more then 30,000 people.
The same year he charmed a large audience in Dubai, UAE at Al-Nasr Leisureland. Faakhir’s Performance was a smashing hit with the audience.
2001 was perhaps the most gratifying year for Faakhir as an artist as his other two releases, ‘Kabhi Kabhi Pyar Mein’ and ‘Dilruba’ both topped the charts and became instant hits.
The song ‘Khabi Khabi Pyaar Mein’ won a ‘Lux Style Award’ while his other single ‘Dilruba’ (Pakistan’s most expensive Music Video, shot in Spain) was also nominated for ‘best video and Direction at the same prestigious ceremony.
If Faakhir is a ‘Great’ composer, and ‘Greater’ when singing, he is perhaps ‘Greatest’ when he performs live.
When on stage, he adds fuel to fire.
As a Soloist
“Multi skilled Faakhir has been compared with Adnan Sami Khan because he is trained as a musician, writes his lyrics, composes music, produces and sings”
Eastern Eye, London
June 29, 2001
Now that I have started singing, I know there is no turning back. And the more I get involved in it now, the more I realize what I have been missing- at least not any more.
-Faakhir
Faakhir’s long association with Awaz was a satisfying experience. His dedication, compositions and arrangements for the band led to many smash hits. Its success can be measured from the fact that these hits still echo in people’s mind and come to their lips besides being aired on TV and radio regularly. His famous works include, ‘Mr. Fraudiye’, ‘Ae Jawan’, and ‘Shawa’ just to name a few.
After deciding to go solo, Faakhir started work on his debut Album, ‘Aatish’.
In July of 2000, his efforts bore fruit as his very first song for the album; Dil Na lagey won him instantaneous approval and recognition as a singer. He song stayed on music charts as ‘Number one’ of many weeks before being declared as the ‘best national song for the year 2000’ by a local FM Radio Station.
When Rado launched their latest upbeat line of watched Xeramo in Pakistan, they found Faakhir a young and vibrant personality who complimented the brand personality of Xeramo. Faakhir remain the only Pakistani celebrity ever been used by Rado for their brand endorsement. |
