Sahir Ali Bagga (born 10 April 1980) is a Pakistani singer, music director and composer from
Lahore
Lahore ( ; pnb, ; ur, ) is the second most populous city in Pakistan after Karachi and 26th most populous city in the world, with a population of over 13 million. It is the capital of the province of Punjab where it is the largest city. ...
, who composes music for
Lollywood
Lollywood ( ur, , translit=lâli vuḍ) refers to Pakistan's film industry based in Lahore, previously the base for both Punjabi and Urdu language film production.
Lahore has been the center of Pakistani cinema since the partition of ...
and other independent singers.
[Profile of Sahir Ali Bagga on Coke Studio (Pakistan) website]
Published 2019, Retrieved 6 December 2021
Recently he has composed music for the
Pakistani movie, ''
Zinda Bhaag
''Zinda Bhaag'' ( ur, ) is a 2013 Pakistani Punjabi-language drama film co-directed by Meenu Gaur and Farjad Nabi, and produced by Mazhar Zaidi. The film focuses on the issue of illegal migration. The film had a premiere show on 19 September ...
(2013)''. He also worked on the soundtrack of
Pakistani movies, ''
Hijrat
The Hijrah or Hijra () was the journey of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Medina. The year in which the Hijrah took place is also identified as the epoch of the Lunar Hijri and Solar Hijri calendars; its date eq ...
'' (2016) and ''
Tamanna'' (2014), contributing two songs to the latter; Koi Dil Mein and Chell Oi.
He has also composed music of
Hum TV's
Ishq-e-Benaam. He gained some added recognition by appearing on
Coke Studio (Pakistan)
''Coke Studio'' ( ur, ) is a Pakistani television programme and international music franchise which features Music studio, studio-recorded music performances by established and emerging artists. It is the longest-running annual television music ...
. "Yeh mumkin tou nahin", "Malang", "Baazi","Rab Waaris", "Roye Roye " ,"Dhola" and "Badnamiyan" are his famous soundtracks.
Career
Sahir Ali Bagga is the son of the 1970s Pakistani music composer and drummer Amjad Hussain. He was musically trained by the musicians of the family of
Ustad Tafu
Altaf Hussain Tafu Khan (born 1945), better known as Ustad Tafu or simply Tafoo, is a Pakistani musician from Lahore, Pakistan known as a 'master tabla player'. Ustad Tafu is especially adept at playing the musical instrument ''Tabla'' . Ust ...
.
[ Sahir Ali Bagga started in the ]music industry
The music industry consists of the individuals and organizations that earn money by writing songs and musical compositions, creating and selling recorded music and sheet music, presenting concerts, as well as the organizations that aid, train, ...
as a drummer and later joined the band Jupiters
The Jupiters () were a Pakistani music band who are considered one of the pioneers of pop music in Pakistan. Although the band released only a few albums, it became a breeding ground for many notable future singers. The hit song "Yaaro Yehi Dosti ...
where he met music video singer Jawad Ahmad. He composed music for Ahmed's album and this helped Bagga find his career path, later on, Pakistan Army
The Pakistan Army (, ) is the Army, land service branch of the Pakistan Armed Forces. The roots of its modern existence trace back to the British Indian Army that ceased to exist following the partition of India, Partition of British India, wh ...
boosted his career by adopting him as an official singer of National Armed forces after Noor Jehan
Noor Jehan ( Punjabi: ) (born () Allah Rakhi Wasai ; 23 September 1926 – 23 December 2000; sometimes spelled Noorjehan),Ashish Rajadhyaksha and Paul Willemen, ''Encyclopaedia of Indian Cinema,'' British Film Institute, Oxford University Pres ...
. He first received recognition and praise for his work and musical arrangements on Pakistan Television
Pakistan Television Corporation ( ur, ; reporting name: PTV) is the Pakistani state-owned broadcaster. Pakistan entered the television broadcasting age in 1964, with a pilot television station established at Lahore.
Background
Historical co ...
produced TV show named ''Virsa: Heritage Revived'' (2009–2010) TV season. On this show, he composed music for TV performances of Shafqat Amanat Ali Khan
Shafqat Amanat Ali Khan ( ur, ; ; born 26 February 1965) is a Pakistani pop and classical singer, songwriter, and composer belonging to the Patiala Gharana tradition of music. He was the lead vocalist of the Pakistani pop rock band Fuzön ...
, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan ( Punjabi, ; born 9 December 1974) is a Pakistani Singer, primarily of Qawwali, a form of Sufi devotional music. Khan is one of the biggest and highest paid singers in Pakistan. He is the nephew of Nusrat Fateh Ali Kha ...
, Azra Jehan
Azra Jehan is a Pakistani playback singer. She is the recipient of Nigar Award which was presented to her twice.
Family
Azra Jehan is related to the Pakistani renowned singer, Noor Jehan who is her paternal aunt. Azra Jehan has a daughter name ...
, Sanam Marvi
Sanam Marvi ( sd, ) (born : 17 April 1986) is a Pakistani folk and sufi singer. She sings in Sindhi, Punjabi, and Balochi languages.[Lahore
Lahore ( ; pnb, ; ur, ) is the second most populous city in Pakistan after Karachi and 26th most populous city in the world, with a population of over 13 million. It is the capital of the province of Punjab where it is the largest city. ...]
's socially active personality Yousuf Salahuddin
Yusuf ( ar, يوسف ') is a male name of Arabic origin meaning "God increases" (in piety, power and influence).From the Hebrew יהוה להוסיף ''YHWH Lhosif'' meaning "YHWH will increase/add". It is the Arabic equivalent of the Hebrew name ...
.[
He also sang some popular TV dramas OSTs, such as one of the best ''O Rangreza'' ( Hum TV), ''Iltija'' (]Ary Digital
''ARY Digital'' ( ur, ) is a Pakistani pay television network available in Pakistan, the Middle East, North America and Europe. The ARY Group of companies is a Dubai-based holding company founded by a Pakistani businessman, Abdul Razzak Yaqoob ...
TV), ''Khudgharz'' (ARY Digital), ''Intezaar'' (A plus TV) and many more. His recent OST for the TV drama ''O Rangreza'' received much recognition and was nominated for Lux Style Awards
The Lux Style Awards is an award ceremony held annually in Pakistan since 2002. The awards celebrate "style" in the Pakistani entertainment industry, and it is the oldest event dedicated to cinema, television, fashion, music and film industry ...
in 2018. He also sung the Ost of Bharosa Pyar Tera and wrote the lyrics for the OST of the hit drama Khaani.
He has also appeared in Coke Studio Pakistan (season 10) in a duet song with Aima Baig
Aima Noor-ul Ain Baig (, ; born 10 March 1995) is a Pakistani singer. She started her career in 2014 when she uploaded her songs onto SoundCloud, through which she was approached by different people. She is known for her appearances on Dunya N ...
. In May 2021, he appeared in an upbeat, Punjabi song titled Badnamiyan, alongside Alizeh Shah
Alizeh Shah (Urdu: علیزہ شاہ; born 9 June 2000) is a Pakistani actress who appears in Urdu television. She made her acting debut in 2016, with a supporting role Alina in ''Choti Si Zindagi''. In 2018, Her performance as Palwasha in ''Is ...
.[ Dawn (newspaper), Published 18 May 2021, Retrieved 6 December 2021]
Sahir Ali Bagga is quoted as saying, "I always want to make music that relates to my land, my culture and my home. Our raags, our beats, our lyrics – these are our own colors. I want to give my fans the kind of music that shows these colors".[
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Discography
Awards
In 2020, the government of Pakistan
The Government of Pakistan ( ur, , translit=hakúmat-e pákistán) abbreviated as GoP, is a federal government established by the Constitution of Pakistan as a constituted governing authority of the Administrative units of Pakistan, four provin ...
awarded him the Pride of Performance
The Pride of Performance ( ur, ), officially known as Presidential Pride of Performance, is an award bestowed by the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to recognize people with "notable achievements in the field of art, science, literature, sports, an ...
Award in recognition of his music composition for "Bara Dushman Bana Phirta Hai",Inter-Services Public Relations
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) ( ur, ), is the media and PR wing of the Pakistan Armed Forces. It broadcasts and coordinates military news and information to the country's civilian media and the civic society.
The ISPR directo ...
on the first anniversary of 2014 Peshawar school massacre.
References
External links
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1980 births
Living people
Pakistani record producers
Pakistani male singers
Pakistani composers
Musicians from Lahore
Coke Studio (Pakistani TV program)
Recipients of the Pride of Performance