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Goher Mumtaz
Goher Mumtaz () is a Pakistani musician, singer-songwriter, music composer, guitarist and actor. He is famous for being the founding member of the rock band, Jal (band), Jal. Personal life Since 2016, he's married to Anum Ahmed, who made her acting debut with him in the 2016 Hum TV drama ''Kathputli (TV series), Kathputli'', and who's interested in filmmaking as well. Formation of Jal Goher and Atif Aslam were college fellows and they used to sing in college concerts. They thought to form a band and released their first song "Aadat (song), Aadat" on the Internet. The song was written and composed by Goher and sung by Atif. By the time the song was released it became a major hit in the subcontinent and all radio and TV stations started playing that song. After the major hit, "Aadat", Goher and Atif started getting concert queries, they then decided to give a proper name to their band, so they named it Jal (''water'' in Sanskrit) and performed in various concerts with this nam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Express Tribune
''The Express Tribune'' is a daily English-language newspaper based in Pakistan. It is the flagship publication of the '' Lakson Group'' media group. It is Pakistan's only internationally affiliated newspaper in a partnership with the '' International New York Times'', the global edition of ''The New York Times''. Headquartered in Karachi, it also publishes from offices in Lahore, Islamabad, and Peshawar. History It was launched on 12 April 2010 in broadsheet format, with a news design distinctive from traditional Pakistani newspapers. Its editorial stance identifies with social liberalism, and its readership is generally on the mainstream left of Pakistani political and social opinion. Topics the newspaper covers include politics, international affairs, economics, investment, sports, and culture. It runs a glossy called ''Express Tribune Magazine'' on Sunday, which includes social commentary, interviews, and a four-page supplement with recipes, reviews, travel advice, blo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aadat (song)
"" ( ) is originally a song by the band Jal. It was sung by Atif Aslam and composed by Goher Mumtaz and Atif Aslam. Later it was released in several different versions in Jal's album Aadat by Farhan Saeed and Atif Aslam's solo album Jal Pari. It was also used in the Bollywood films Kalyug and Chocolate. Original version (Jal Pari) The song was written by Goher Mumtaz and Atif Aslam, sung by Atif Aslam, with music by Jal the band. That time, Atif was the lead singer of Jal. Atif recorded Aadat with his pocket money at the age of 17. The band released the song on the internet in December 2003. The song was used in Atif Aslam's first solo album Jal Pari. The song became a youth anthem. By the time the song was released, it became a major hit in the subcontinent and all radio and TV stations started playing the song. Another deep blue version of the song was also used in the same album. The music video of the song was directed by Umer Anwar. The song was featured in Ramin B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saba Qamar
Saba Qamar Zaman (born 5 April 1984) is a Pakistani actress who works predominantly in Urdu films and television series. Qamar is one of Pakistan's most popular and highest-paid actresses. She has been a recipient of several accolades throughout her career which includes two Lux Style Awards, three PTV Awards, Hum Award, Nigar Award and Filmfare Award nomination. The Government of Pakistan has honoured her with the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz in 2012 and the Pride of Performance in 2016. Qamar first received positive media attention for the role of ''Ruqsana Inayat'' in the historical drama '' Jinnah Ke Naam'' (2009), and this was followed by further success in several television series, including the pre-partition drama '' Dastaan'', the melodrama '' Uraan'' (both 2010), the romantic dramas '' Maat'' and '' Pani Jaisa Piyar'' (both 2011), the socio '' Thakan'' (2012), thriller '' Sannata'', the romantic '' Bunty I Love You'' (both 2013), family drama '' Digest Writer'' (2014), crime ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ali Zafar
Ali Zafar (; born 18 May 1980) is a Pakistani singer-songwriter, actor, model, producer, screenwriter and painter. He started out on Pakistani television before becoming a popular musician, later also established a career in Bollywood and his success led many Pakistani actors to venture into Hindi films. He has received five Lux Style Awards and a Filmfare Award nomination. Zafar started his career as a music composer and gained popularity with his single "Channo" from his debut album ''Huqa Pani (album), Huqa Pani'', which sold over five million copies worldwide. "Channo" turned out to be a huge success, topping many music charts and earned him several awards for Best Music Album and Artist. Zafar made his acting debut with a leading role in the 2010 Bollywood satire film ''Tere Bin Laden'', a moderate box office success. His performance in the film garnered critical appreciation and earned him several nominations in the Best Male Debut category, including Filmfare Award fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lahore Se Aagey
''Lahore Se Aagey'' (; ) is a 2016 Pakistani road-comedy romantic film directed by Wajahat Rauf, written by Yasir Hussain and Produced by Wajahat Rauf, Asfand Faruok, Salman Iqbal, and Jarjees Seja. The film is a spin-off to 2015 comedy film '' Karachi Se Lahore'' and second installment in Karachi Lahore film series. It features an all star cast, including Hussain (who was also part of the original film) along with Saba Qamar, Behroze Sabzwari, Abdullah Farhatullah, Mubashir Malik, Atiqa Odho, Rubina Ashraf and Noor ul Hasan. The film was released worldwide on 11 November 2016 under the production banner of Showcase Films. Upon release, it received criticism from critics and became a moderate box office success. Plot Moti from the original film continues his journey from Lahore to Swat where he meets a female rock star Taraa Ahmed. Cast * Yasir Hussain as Mutazalzal a.k.a. Moti * Saba Qamar as Taraa Ahmed * Rubina Ashraf as Nusrat (Mumani) * Behroze Sabzwari as M.Mughal (Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indian Subcontinent
The Indian subcontinent is a physiographic region of Asia below the Himalayas which projects into the Indian Ocean between the Bay of Bengal to the east and the Arabian Sea to the west. It is now divided between Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan. (subscription required) Although the terms "Indian subcontinent" and "South Asia" are often also used interchangeably to denote a wider region which includes, in addition, Bhutan, the Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka, the "Indian subcontinent" is more of a geophysical term, whereas "South Asia" is more geopolitical. "South Asia" frequently also includes Afghanistan, which is not considered part of the subcontinent even in extended usage.Jim Norwine & Alfonso González, ''The Third World: states of mind and being'', pages 209, Taylor & Francis, 1988, Quote: ""The term "South Asia" also signifies the Indian Subcontinent""Raj S. Bhopal, ''Ethnicity, race, and health in multicultural societies'', pages 33, Oxford University Press, 2007, ; Q ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gibson Guitar Corporation
Gibson, Inc. (formerly Gibson Guitar Corporation and Gibson Brands Inc.) is an American manufacturer of Guitar manufacturing, guitars, other musical instruments, and professional audio equipment from Kalamazoo, Michigan, and now based in Nashville, Tennessee. Orville Gibson started making instruments in 1894 and founded the company in 1902 as the Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Mfg. Co. Ltd. in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to make mandolin-family instruments. Gibson invented archtop guitars by constructing the same type of carved, arched tops used on violins. By the 1930s, the company was also making flattop acoustic guitars, as well as one of the first commercially available semi-acoustic guitar, hollow-body electric guitars, used and popularized by Charlie Christian. In 1944, Gibson was bought by Chicago Musical Instruments (CMI), which was acquired in 1969 by Panama-based conglomerate Ecuadorian Company Limited (ECL), that changed its name in the same year to Norlin Corporation. Gibson was ow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lux Style Awards
The Lux Style Awards is an award ceremony which has been held annually in Pakistan since 2002. The ceremony celebrates "style" in the Pakistani entertainment industry, such as Cinema of Pakistan, cinema, television in Pakistan, television, Pakistani clothing, fashion, and music of Pakistan, music. Categories have changed over the years, but most are awarded by panels of judges who are experts in the respective industries, with some "people's choice" awards in the film and TV categories. The ceremonies, which are televised, have usually been held in Karachi, but in some years have taken place in Lahore, Kuala Lumpur and Dubai. History The Lux Style Awards were created in 2002 by Musharaf Hai, the Chairperson of Unilever Pakistan at the time. It is the biggest annual awards ceremony held in Pakistan as of 2018. The ceremony was postponed in 2008 owing to security concerns and economic conditions, and it was decided to provide annual scholarships to students of the National Col ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hum Awards
Hum Awards are annual Pakistani accolades bestowed by the Hum Network Limited in recognition of excellence in programming of television, fashion and music industry of Pakistan. Winners are awarded the Hum Award of Merit. The awards were first presented in 2013. History The venues for most of the Hum Award ceremonies held in Pakistan were Expo Centres of both Karachi and Lahore, Pakistan. The 3rd Hum Awards ceremony took place on 9 April 2015, at Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE. Ceremonies See also * Lux Style Awards * List of Hum Awards Ceremonies * List of Asian television awards This list of Asian television awards is an index to articles on notable awards for contributions in various fields of television in Asia. The list is organized by region and country, although some awards are open to television performers or shows ... * List of fashion awards References External links Hum Awards official website {{DEFAULTSORT:Hum Awards, 1st Hum Network Limited ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coke Studio (Pakistani Season 4)
The fourth season of the Pakistani music television series ''Coke Studio Pakistan'' commenced airing on 22 May 2011 and ended on 17 July 2011. Rohail Hyatt and his wife Umber Hyatt remained as the producers of the show. The houseband recruited drummer Raheel Manzar Paul and vocalist Rachel Viccaji. The houseband saw Sanam Saeed and Saba Shabbir leaving the band and the rest of the houseband remained unchanged. Artists Sanam Marvi made a return to the fourth season of the show performing for the second time at ''Coke Studio'', she first appeared in the previous season. Other featuring artists in the fourth season included, progressive metal band Mizraab, Balouchi folk singer Akhtar Chanal Zahri, pop rock band Jal from Lahore, qawwal group of Fareed Ayaz & Abu Muhammad and eastern classical Punjabi singer Attaullah Khan Esakhelvi. Featured Artists * Akhtar Chanal Zahri * Asif Hussain Samraat * Attaullah Khan Esakhelvi * Bilal Khan * Fareed Ayaz & Abu Mohammad * Jal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coke Studio (Pakistani TV Program)
''Coke Studio Pakistan'' () is a Pakistani television programme and a part of the international music franchise, Coke Studio, which features studio-recorded music performances by established and emerging artists. It is the longest-running annual television music show in Pakistan, airing annually since 2008. The programme's concept originated in Brazil and has subsequently expanded its reach worldwide. The show combines a myriad of musical influences, from traditional Pakistani classical, folk, Sufi, ''qawwali'', ''ghazal'' and bhangra music to contemporary hip hop, rock and pop music. It is noted for promoting Pakistan's multiculturalism by inviting artists from various regions and languages to collaborate musically. History Coke Studio originated in Brazil in 2007 as a music project, initially named ''Estúdio Coca-Cola'', with the aim of blending the styles of two Brazilian artists. The concept was adopted by Nadeem Zaman, Marketing Head of The Coca-Cola Company, who partn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boondh
''Boondh'' ( ) is the second album by the Pakistani pop/rock band Jal, released on 14 December 2007, three years after the release of the band's debut '' Aadat''. The first single from the album, "Sajni", was a major hit all over Pakistan.Pakipop.comBoondh - Review Retrieved on 3 August 2009 Singles Singles from the album were "Sajni", "Moray Piya", "Yeh Mera Pakistan", "Main Mastt Hoon", "Humein Itna Pyaar" and "Chalte Chalte". Track listing Personnel Credits taken from the album liner notes. Jal * Farhan Saeed Butt – lead vocals on all tracks except "Humain Itna Pyaar", "Mahia" and "Chup Chup" * Goher Mumtaz – guitars, vocals on "Humain Itna Pyaar", "Mahia", "Chup Chup" and "Yeh Mera Pakistan", co-production on guitar tones * Aamir "Shazi" Sheraz – bass guitar Additional musicians * Salman Albert – drums on all tracks except "Main Mastt Hoon (Dhamaal)", "Mahia", "Kia Se Kia" and "Chup Chup" * John "Gumby" Louis Pinto – drums on "Main Mastt Hoon (Dhamaa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
