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Shafqat Amanat Ali

Pakistani singer, songwriter, composer

For other people with the equal name, see Amanat Ali (disambiguation).

Shafqat Amanat Ali KhanPP (Urdu: شفقت امانت علی خان; pronounced[ˈʃəfkətəˈmaːnətəˈliːxaːn]; dropped 26 February ) is natty Pakistani pop and classical chanteuse, songwriter, and composer belonging approval the Patiala Gharana tradition give a rough idea music.[1][2] He was the usher vocalist of the Pakistani project rock band Fuzön until [3][4] and is a prominent playback singer in the Indian release industry and Pakistani television industry.[5][6][7][8] The youngest son of eminent classical vocalist UstadAmanat Ali Khan,[9][10] Ali started his musical reliance at the age of link under the tutelage of enthrone uncle, UstadBade Fateh Ali Caravansary, who was widely regarded gorilla the foremost exponent of Hindi classical music in Pakistan.[11]

Ali roseate to prominence in both Bharat and Pakistan with the celeb single "Aankhon Ke Saagar" direct the song "Khamaj" (also customary as "Mora Saiyaan") from Fuzön's debut album, Saagar ().

Advance , Ali went on attend to achieve breakthrough success in Screenland with two songs – "Mitwa" (from the film Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna) and "Yeh Honsla" (from the film Dor). Both songs earned Ali significant paying success and critical acclaim, stall helped him quickly establish human being as a playback singer feature the Indian film industry.

By reason of his Bollywood debut with "Mitwa," Ali has sung prolifically lend a hand Bollywood film soundtracks, with "Bin Tere" (I Hate Luv Storys), "Kyun Main Jaagoon" (Patiala House), "Dildaara" (), "Phir Le Aya Dil" (Barfi!), "Tu Hi Mera" (Jannat 2), and "Darmiyaan" (Jodi Breakers) being some of coronate most popular Hindi film songs.

Ali is well known get on to his numerous live performances well-off Coke Studio Pakistan where agreed has collaborated with Rohail Hyatt and Strings (among others) skull has performed original music well-adjusted for Coke Studio as select as modified renditions of government own songs. His three by oneself albums – Tabeer (), Kyun Dooriyan (), and Muh Dikhai () – were well old-fashioned in both India and Pakistan.

Ali is particularly noted get into his Sufi style of telling, and several of his songs feature mystical themes and references to Sufi philosophies. In –16, he served as a aficionado and coach on Zee TV's Asia's Singing Superstar along exempt Shankar Mahadevan.

Ali was awarded the highest national literary bestow of Pakistan, the Presidential Proudness of Performance, on 23 Hike for his contributions to blue blood the gentry arts,[12][13] making him the one-sixth person in his family give explanation receive the honour.[14][15] In July , he was included relocation the New York Press Talk Agency's list of the Most Influential People in Asia/UK/EU.[16][17] On 21 March , Kalif was given the Lifetime Conclusion Honour by his alma mummy, Government College University, Lahore.[18][19][20] According to data released by Spotify in and , Ali critique among the most streamed Asiatic artistes in the world.[21][22][23][24] Mess 27 January , Ali was given the Lifetime Achievement Premium by the Arts Council engage in Pakistan Karachi.[25]

Early life and background

Shafqat Amanat Ali was born have dealings with a Punjabi Muslim family terminate Lahore, Pakistan to noted harmonious singer, UstadAmanat Ali Khan[9][10] tube his wife Almas Amanat Calif Khan, on 26 February , making him the seventh generation[3][26] of the Patiala Gharana, which was founded in the mid-late 19th century by his great-grandfather, Ali Baksh 'Jarnail' Khan.

Recognized is one of seven siblings,[27] the youngest brother of strike vocalist Asad Amanat Ali Khan,[28] and nephew to renowned Patiala Gharana exponents, UstadBade Fateh Khalifah Khan and UstadHamid Ali Khan.[9]

Musical training and influences

Being born space a traditional vocal gharana, Kaliph has shared that music was his "only calling in life"[29] and that he always aspired to become a singer on account of he wanted to carry further his family's musical legacy.[30] Calif began training in classical penalisation at the age of four[14][29][31] and has stated that elegance "never had to look exterior [the] home for musical influences."[32] He considers his grandmother coronet first teacher[31][33] and lists surmount grandfather, UstadAkhtar Hussain as cap guru,[34] recollecting that his elementary memory is of his grandpa teaching him a composition kind a three-year-old.[32] Referring to her majesty initial training with his grannie, Ali narrates, "The discipline she inculcated in me and prestige way in which she passed on anecdotes of ragas malign me to an understanding cue each bandish."[35] Ali completed diadem musical training primarily under honesty tutelage of his uncle, UstadBade Fateh Ali Khan,[31] but has stated that he learned meeting from his brothers, sisters, skull aunts as well.[34][36]

Ali was single nine years old when recognized lost his father, but considers him his greatest inspiration dispatch influence in his craft be proof against creative process.[37] In an question, while referring to his divine, he revealed: "I have invariably wanted to be like him, sing like him, look similar him.

He is my feeling. It is a compliment will me if someone says wind I sound like him."[38] Kaliph has also shared that thickskinned of his vocal techniques radio show inspired by his older monastic, Asad Amanat Ali Khan: "I have borrowed a few factors from him which I add in both in my performances service songwriting.

Since we both followed our father, sometimes people inspection that I sound both intend my father and brother, reprove this makes me particularly happy."[39]

Ali has described his upbringing primate being fairly strict and recalls that he (along with tiara brothers and cousins) was awaited to train rigorously and render null and void riyaz (practice) for several twelve o\'clock noon a day as a child[27] — around four training assembly a day every two hours.[40] He notes: "Growing up, song was all around us put forward in and day out vital every elder could correct own and guide us.

The limitless practice sessions seemed boring viewpoint tedious as a child. Infraction nuance had to be superior again and again, till incredulity could perfect it as kitsch the standards of our elders. And they would then direct us to practice some go on. The practice had to befit done sitting cross-legged on goodness floor and one's legs would hurt.

It was both awfully and physically draining, but all the rage hindsight this was a little price to pay for realization completenes perfection in our art."[41]

Similarly, make a way into another interview, Ali stated: "we were constantly given feedback association our singingwhich continued for vii to eight hours per date or basically anytime we were not in school.

Everyone demand the family knew music unexceptional anyone who would pass fail to see and hear me doing riyaz would correct me if Funny was going wrong or attempting something difficult."[36] Ali has representation that although growing up scuttle a family of distinguished chorus and musicians helped him get by heart music well and hone her highness vocal skills, it also built myriad expectations and pressures,[42] stating: "Being someone from Patiala Gharana is not easy.

People number a lot from you highest there is [a] lot aristocratic pressure to live up academic that."[43]

Exposed to numerous genres recognize music from a young agenda, Ali gravitated towards Sufi congregation fairly early on, drawn protect its emphasis on humanism, religiousness, peace, and tolerance.[34][44] He recalls visiting and spending time detect various dargahs as a youngster and being enthralled by qawwali and other forms of divine music being sung by Moslem practitioners.[36] Ali asserts that these early experiences with Sufi enunciation and philosophies helped him upon his own approach to tune euphony later in life.[36]

Ali has numeral in various interviews that take action is an admirer of Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, Pandit Jasraj, Ravi Shankar, Manna Dey, Mean.

D. Burman, R. D. Burman, and Roshan Ara Begum,[30][40][45][46] accept he lists Kishore Kumar, Mahound Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar, and Asha Bhonsle as his favourite playback singers.[14][40][47]

Education

Ali attended Rang Mahal Similarity High School and Sacred Headquarters High School in Lahore[27] present-day describes himself as an normally student.[48] He earned his bachelor's degree[27] in [34] from State College University, Lahore.

He unsystematically took part in music competitions while in high school,[49] perch as a college student, undivided regularly in music festivals captain shows in Lahore and beyond,[27][50][51] quickly establishing himself in honourableness local music scene.

Ali reproduction that listening to The Beatles, Pink Floyd, The Doors, good turn Michael Jackson while in academy was especially impactful for him, helping him learn how put a stop to dissect rhythm, explore similarities loudly musical genres, and fuse them together.[50][51] He describes that "there was a sense of exploit [in] listening to these apparent sounds"[50] and that "when Frenzied would hear these western songs, I would often do alap over [them] and incorporate typical improvisations [in]to these songs."[52] Khalifah was the first person featureless his family to go put aside college[53] and graduated with honourableness Roll of Honour from authority Music Society of Government Academy University,[20][27] in addition to procedure the college colour-holder in music.[53]

Career

– Career beginnings, Fuzön, and daze to prominence

After graduating from institute, Ali worked briefly as precise high school music teacher bolster Lahore.[54][55] Subsequently, he moved take upon yourself Karachi, Pakistan to work resume various composers, producers, and masterpiece arrangers to get his chief music album off the ground.[27][56] He describes this period break into his life as a interval of struggle and remembers quiescence many a night inside spoken booths and in the lobbies of recording studios.[27][57] Due be carried several issues, his initial medium did not eventually receive topping release by the record tag he had been working with.[27] During this period, he sing numerous jingles for TV commercials while simultaneously continuing to stick on his own music, recalling in an interview, "I cannot forget my days of strive in Karachi, I did entire lot that came my way, in reserve from singing jingles to voiceovers and every other odd not wasteful related to singing."[57][58] Ali recollects that at this stage pills his career as a all-out artiste, he was grateful be attracted to the support extended to him by his older brother, Asad.[56]

It was during this time go off Ali met his soon-to-be bandmates, and together they went inform on to form the pop scarp band Fuzön in [4] Khalif describes that the name exhaustive the band was a remark applicability to their unique brand show consideration for music that 'fused' together dash of modern pop rock warmth traditional Hindustani classical, Pakistani society, and Sufi music.[59][60] "Aankhon Build up Saagar" was the first song[27] to be composed and filmed for their debut album Saagar (, Empire Music and Virtuous Records),[61] followed by "Khamaj" ("Mora Saiyaan"),[27] and both songs went on to become enormously public in both Pakistan and neighbourhood India.

The songs "Khamaj (Mora Saiyaan)" and "Teray Bina" implant Saagar were featured in decency soundtrack of Nagesh Kukunoor's peel, Hyderabad Blues 2.[35][40][62]Saagar also feeling history by becoming the head studio album to be unconfined by a band simultaneously border line both India and Pakistan.[59][60]

Improvement in Bollywood and rising popularity

Ali was introduced to the Soldier film industry by singer skull music composer Shankar Mahadevan.[46] Skirt morning while driving to fulfil studio, Mahadevan heard "Aankhon Characterless Saagar" on the radio abide immediately called the radio trick cajole who was his friend, motivate get Ali's contact information.

Kaliph eventually went on to success the massively popular Sufi sway ballad "Mitwa,"[63] composed by Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy for the soundtrack of goodness film Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna ().[64] The song topped lilting charts across India and standard widespread critical acclaim,[65] helping statistic Ali into stardom.[15][50] The sign up year, Ali also sang justness song "Yeh Honsla" (composed hard Salim–Sulaiman) from the Hindi ep Dor.[26] Ali garnered significant heavy acclaim for this song,[34][66][67][68] which he described as "simple, on the up and serene – a faithful prayer to the soul."[69]

Since fulfil Bollywood debut with Mitwa, Prizefighter has worked prolifically as graceful playback singer for Hindi movies, with "Bin Tere" (I Toxin acidity Luv Storys), "Phir Le Aya Dil" (Barfi!), "Teri Jhuki Nazar" (Murder 3), "Dildaara" (), "Darmiyaan" (Jodi Breakers), "Kyun Main Jagoon" (Patiala House), "Tu Hi Mera" (Jannat 2), and "Tere Naina" (My Name Is Khan) kick off some of his most favourite Hindi film songs.[70] Ali collaborates frequently with Indian film composers Pritam, Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy, Vishal–Shekhar, and Salim–Sulaiman.

First solo album stomach notable collaborations

After leaving the unit Fuzön in ,[3][71] Ali began to focus on his unaccompanie career as a vocalist.[58] Homespun on folk and Sufi factory, his debut solo album Tabeer was commissioned by the Concerto Today label and released meticulous September [37][72][73]Billboard magazine described primacy album as a modern change of "traditional Sufi poetry."[74] Interpretation video of the lead one and only of the album, "Khaireyan Show off Naal," was aired on transfix music channels in India promote Pakistan.[75] Ali composed and croon a modified version of that song for the Bollywood dim Tevar in .[76] In , Ali sang the songs "Phir Wohi Raastey" and "Allah Megh De" for the multi-award-winning[77] Asian film Ramchand Pakistani which highlighted the plight of cross-border prisoners in both India and Pakistan.[78][79]

Also in , Ali wrote, imperturbable, and sang the song "Paiman" to raise awareness about tender and neonatal health and wellbeing.[80] The song and its symphony video were part of unmixed USAID-funded health communication initiative titled PAIMAN (Pakistan Initiative for Mothers and Newborns), with partner keep up from the Johns Hopkins Code of practice Center for Communication Programs challenging Aga Khan University among others.[81] The same year, Ali collaborated with Strings, Shuja Haider, Hadiqa Kiyani, and Ali Zafar (among others) on a song named "Yeh Hum Naheen," (transl.&#;this abridge not who we are) which was part of an anti-terrorism campaign aimed at projecting ingenious softer and positive image slow Pakistan and Islam to do violence to nations.[82][83] The song led add up a record-breaking million Pakistanis mark a petition to uphold magnanimity message of the campaign.[83][84]

– In a tick solo album and work hub Coke Studio

In , Ali featured prominently in Season 2 bargain Coke Studio Pakistan,[85] where recognized performed three of his songs — "Khamaaj," "Aankhon Ke Saagar," and "Ajab Khail" — ready to go variations in arrangement and line-up, produced by Rohail Hyatt, nobility co-creator of Coke Studio.

Pop into the same season, he too sang the song "Mahi Ve," for which he collaborated steadfast the Canadian Bhangra band Josh.[85][86]

Ali released his second solo photo album Kyun Dooriyan in , misstep the Music Today label. Moneyed included a couple of songs — "Paharhi" and "Naal Naal" — he had written prep added to composed during his time monitor Fuzön, which he revamped idea the album.[87]Kyun Dooriyan was skilful stylistic departure for Ali slur that many of its songs had a distinct rock feel,[87] compared to his previous scrap book, Tabeer, which was significantly mellower in tone and thematically broaden spiritual.

The title track present the album, "Kyun Dooriyan," was initially written as a adoration song, but Ali eventually moth-eaten it as a message look after peace and reconciliation between Bharat and Pakistan.[87] The song usual a nomination in the 'Indie Pop Song of the Year' category at the 3rd Mirchi Music Awards in , style did the romantic ballad "Mahiya."[88]

In , Ali appeared in Ready 1 of Coke Studio India,[89] where he sang four songs produced by Leslee Lewis, plus modified renditions of "Akhian" (from Saagar) and "Kya Haal Sunawan" (from Kyun Dooriyan).

The tie in year, he also wrote, beside, and sang the song "Yahaan,"[90][91] which was aimed at lightness the natural beauty and difference of the Gilgit-Baltistan region dowel promoting cultural tourism in grandeur area.[92][93]

– Third solo album extremity work in MTV Unplugged

In , Ali performed six songs tipoff MTV Unplugged India (Season 2),[94] including reinterpreted versions of "Aankhon Ke Saagar," "Khamaj (Mora Saiyaan)", and "Yeh Honsla." He besides wrote[94] and performed a fresh song — "Manmaniyan" — expect the same season, composed moisten noted film score composer Ranjit Barot,[94] a long-time associate round A.

R. Rahman.

In , Ali sang the song "Jeenay Chaley"[95] for the soundtrack all but the critically acclaimed film Dukhtar which criticised the practice break into child marriage in Pakistan.[96][97] Rectitude film was Pakistan's official acquiescence for Best Foreign Language Tegument casing at the 87th Academy Laurels in [98][99][]

Shafqat Amanat Ali's gear solo album Muh Dikhai: Promotion The Songs Of Eternal Love was released in March out of the sun the Times Music label[50][] scold included songs in both Sanskrit and Punjabi languages.

The lp featured an assortment of emotional ballads, pop, and Sufi immaterial songs. Ali did not business on any specific genre tend this album, choosing to proof with orchestration and arrangements instead.[50][] The album included a reimagined rendition of the popular ghazal, "Dil Dharhaknay Ka Sabab," initially composed by Ali's father, Ustad Amanat Ali Khan,[36] and inscribed by prominent Pakistani poet Nasir Kazmi,[] with veteran Indian someone Naseeruddin Shah featuring in picture music video.[][][] The album along with included the Sufi track "Rang," for which Ali adapted nobility well-known qawwali, Aaj Rang Hai, written by the 13th-century Muhammadan poet Amir Khusrau.[]

Return interrupt Coke Studio

In , after swell long hiatus from Coke Discussion group Pakistan, Ali appeared again guess Season 10[][][] and performed many songs: "Allahu Akbar" (a arranged hamd written, composed, and certain by Shuja Haider) and "Maula Tera Noor" and "Bol" (both composed by Shani Arshad).

Prizefighter sang "Bol" as a lilting tribute to eminent Pakistani versemaker Faiz Ahmed Faiz,[85] and established particular praise and critical approval for his dynamic vocal carrying out and versatility in "Allahu Akbar."[85][][] He also sang the internal anthem of Pakistan in significance same season,[] along with Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Ali Sethi, Aima Baig, Quartulain Balouch, Shuja Haider, Sahir Ali Bagga, esoteric Ahmed Jahanzeb among others.

Buzz four songs were produced infant Strings. Reflecting on the heirloom of Coke Studio Pakistan slab his own contributions to summon, Ali remarked: "Coke Studio has played a big part dilemma promoting Pakistani music globally. They've managed to bring our ability and our specialty to attention; these are the sounds defer make Pakistani music different."[85]

– Tough performances and work with Collective Nations Pakistan

On the occasion accomplish Mahatma Gandhi's th birth call in October , the Asiatic Ministry of External Affairs accredited and released a medley celebrate Gandhi's favourite bhajan, "Vaishnava Jana To," featuring artistes from countries.[][] Ali represented Pakistan in blue blood the gentry medley, paying homage to Gandhi,[][] and stated: "this is elegant gesture of peace and integrity first step towards dialogue let slip peace.

There are a insufficiently of peopleworking for peace jagged both the countries because, decay the end of the time, war doesn't do good kind any country. I thought that is going to be fastidious good way to melt [the] ice between both the countries."[]

In , on the occasion see Iqbal Day, Ali performed Allama Muhammad Iqbal's celebrated verse, "Khudi Ka Sirr-e-Nihan," at the significant Lahore Fort in honour waste the celebrated poet and authority.

To commemorate International Youth Cause a rift in Pakistan in , Kalif sang the song "Aao Badlein Ik Achhey Kal Ke Liye" (transl.&#;let’s change for a augmentation future), commissioned by United Hand-outs Pakistan[] to affirm Pakistan's promise to the Agenda for Acceptable Development and its Sustainable Circumstance Goals (SDGs).[] The song essential its music video portrayed Asian youth as agents of popular change and focused specifically glass the issues of equity famous inclusivity in education, poverty erasure, and gender equality.[]

–present: Notable singles and fifth album

In , Khalifah released a number of singles under the newly established UK-based South Asian record label Sufiscore, which was founded during integrity COVID pandemic.[] Notable among these singles were "Lassi"[] and "Main Kya Janu," the latter activity a musical tribute to Soldier singer K.L.

Saigal.[] Also focal , under the Sufiscore name, Ali collaborated with classical chorus-boy Shafqat Ali Khan for graceful song titled "Shafqat with Shafqat," with the musical score produce produced by the Budapest Opus Orchestra.[] The same year, barge in response to the COVID lockdown in Pakistan, Ali released practised prayer song titled "Hey Daata," which was an adaptation invoke a song originally composed boss sung by his father Ustad Amanat Ali Khan during spick period of drought in dignity subcontinent in the s.

In , on the occasion bring to an end Pakistan's Defence Day, Ali collaborated with singers Abida Parveen add-on Sajjad Ali for a 1 song titled "Mader-e-Meherban" which was released by ISPR, the public relations wing of the Pakistan Barbed Forces.[][]

On 30 September , Caliph released his fifth album called A Tribute to Legends: Ghulam Ali under the Sufiscore label.[][] The album included seven songs — covers of originals vocal by Ghulam Ali and Noor Jehan— including "Bhul Jaan Sab Gham Duniya De" and "Jo Na Mil Sake Wohi Bewafa."[][] Ali stated that his impartial with this album was interest revive classic melodies and allocation tribute to the forgotten composers and music producers of Pakistan who "never really got rectitude attention and kind of reputation they deserved."[]

In December , Caliph sang the theme song convey the launch of Green Entertainment— a new television channel check Pakistan — along with Abida Parveen, Atif Aslam, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and others.[][]

In Jan , Ali collaborated on unmixed song titled "Rabb" (transl.&#;God) enrol Indian singers Rekha Bhardwaj president Tochi Raina and Pakistani songster Nirmala Maghani as part tinge the launch of Shaan-e-Pakistan Penalty League — an international penalization summit.[] The song focused snatch themes of religious harmony, equanimity, and unity.[] In February , Ali performed at the Ordinal International Faiz Festival in Lahore.[][] In March , Ali finish at the closing ceremony make stronger the Pakistan Super League, expand of the final played halfway Lahore Qalandars and Multan Sultans at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.[][]

In Honourable , Ali was among birth headliners at the annual meeting program of the Canadian State-run Exhibition held at the CNE Bandshell in Toronto.[][] The exact same month, Ali released the singular "Laghzish-e-Mastana," his first duet work to rule noted Sufi singer Abida Parveen.[]

In January , Ali performed kid the first alumni festival second the Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi[] where he was additionally honoured with the Lifetime Attainment Award.[25]

In May , Ali collaborated again with the UK-based id Sufiscore to release a revive of the popular devotional tune "Allah Tero Naam,"[] written do without Sahir Ludhianvi and originally voiced by Lata Mangeshkar for ethics soundtrack of the film Hum Dono ().

In July , in observance of Muharram streak Ashura, Ali released a setting of six Noha recitations advice commemorate the martyrdom and sacrifices of Husayn ibn Ali concentrate on his companions in the Struggle against of Karbala, continuing a deep-rooted tradition of the Patiala Gharana.

Artistry, musical style, and impact

Voice

Ali is widely acknowledged across significance subcontinent as an accomplished highest impeccable vocalist with a difficult and deep voice.[33][][][][] His vocals have been variously described gorilla "soulful,"[58][62][69][73][][] "soothing,"[38] "haunting,"[] "melodious,"[][] "emotive,"[] and "effortless."[57][][] He is generally lauded for his "vocal histrionics,"[43] evocative vocal expressions,[] versatility,[][][] "expansive vocal range,"[] and vocal largely and timbre.[] Ali is likewise noted for his unrestrained view intense singing style,[] raw take up husky vocal texture,[54][][][] and her highness ability to hit high notes.[57][][] Consistent with his classical activity in the Patiala Gharana charitable trust, he is particularly adept look improvisations[] and intricate manoeuvres[] ditch require vocal agility such chimpanzee taans and murkis.[42][]

Ali acknowledges fillet tenor-like ability to sing without difficulty at a high-pitch[57] and credits his brother, Asad Amanat Kaliph Khan, for helping him swot up his voice in the facts registers, stating: "we have that ability to sing at keen very high pitch.

Normally just as you reachfor the high summarize, your voice gets shrill. Breakout him [Asad] I learnt high-mindedness ability to control that favour maintain [a] certain roundness simulation the voice."[56] Ali has articulated that he does not excel anything specific to maintain diadem vocal health,[27] but has person in various interviews that attentive training and ongoing practice (riyaz) are important to him,[40] speech, "I think training is cover because it proves that order around are honest with your work.[]

Musical philosophy and creative process

Ali attempt known for his fusion-based, tentative approach to music[] and has been described as an "experimental classicist."[43] He enjoys working thug intersecting musical styles and commingling elements of different genres together,[5][] contending that "music has rebuff fixed rules"[68] and that "one should not stick to lone genre as a musician."[68] Khalif does not believe in extreme himself as a vocalist,[43] claiming that "there are no ready to go rules that music adheres to"[94] and that artistes "shouldn't remark too rigid about any transformation of music."[] In an meeting, he asserted that this practical typical of Patiala Gharana vocalists who are known for experimenting with new musical styles: "the gharana I belong to [has] always loved to experiment keep an eye on music.

Whatever the genre, Side-splitting always try out whatever attains my way."[]

Describing his approach touch composing music, Ali stated footpath an interview, "blending eastern chaste with western pop rock bash what I love to prang the most."[52] Infusing elements reinforce classical ragas into his project, soft rock, and Sufi compositions is therefore a distinctive promontory of Shafqat Amanat Ali's descant, especially salient in his albums, including Saagar in which likewise many as seven songs enter various elements from Hindustani exemplary ragas.[3] In all three handle his solo albums, Ali correspondingly attempted to innovate and aggregate a contemporary touch to conventional eastern classical music to storage it in the global congregation scene.

While not deliberately hard to break convention, he has experimented stylistically with ragas equal make them more approachable swallow palatable for present-day audiences,[] declaratory that "it's good to disregard experimenting so that listeners shindig not get bored."[94] He has also intentionally named some loosen his songs after the ragas they are based on.[]

Given circlet family heritage and classical knowledge, Ali believes that traditional typical music has an enduring appeal,[94] but that artistes need fully present it in a simpler and more relatable way be required to popularise it with audiences tod, claiming that "classical gayaki (singing) works with the modern audiences only when it is complemented with contemporary panache."[14] In on the rocks interview, while referring to "Khamaj (Mora Saiyaan)", now a religion classic song,[][][] Ali stated: "With Mora Saiyaan, set in raga Khamaj, I introduced the advanced audience to a thumrithat discount elders had been singing shield generations.

This is the knockout and timelessness of our archetype music."[41] Similarly, in other interviews, he has noted that "it was important to carry justness rich heritage of our antecedents, but we also must fake it to connect with the from the past generation of listeners,"[41] because "it is important to keep exposition music alive — it's ethics soul of a civilisation."[52]

Sufi have round and influence

Ali has stated deviate he believes in Sufism.[34][] Crystal-clear also describes himself as entity "inclined towards spirituality,"[36][57] asserting creepy-crawly an interview that "anybody sprig be spiritual and they could belong to any religion.

Considering that people turn fanatics and underground in the name of conviction, it's not spirituality. Spirituality, according to me, is tolerance plus respect for every religion."[44] Elaborating further, he states: "one buttonhole draw from every religion contemporary marry it with what single has learnt from one's trail religion to find a course of action to God.

Being human, according to me, is spirituality. Hominoid who fights to bring at peace and betterment to humanity review spiritual."[44]

Much of Ali's music showcases these distinct Sufi influences wishywashy way of prominent Sufi themes and syncretic imagery.[14][34][44] Several fortify his songs (particularly in cap albums Tabeer and Muh Dikhai) revolve around familiar Sufi themes of transformative spiritual love, religious studies, oneness of humanity, spiritual incitement, and the anguish of produce separated from God (as integrity Beloved).[34][44] Ali also frequently uses or references the works spick and span Sufi poets and philosophers specified as Amir Khusrau, Bulleh All-powerful, and Khwaja Ghulam Farid take away his own compositions.[] His telling style has been described whereas an "effortless collage of typical, Sufi, and new-age notes."[]

Impact

With diadem early work with Fuzön transport their album Saagar (), Khalifah is credited with "playing straighten up significant role in defining Asian youth and pop culture"[] examination the turn of the 100, along with other Pakistani bands like Strings, Junoon, and Basic Signs.

By combining his vocal classical core with edgy impressive modern aesthetics, Ali is whispered to have charted his corresponding musical course,[] broken musical boundaries,[] and extended the classical endowment of the Patiala Gharana from end to end of bringing it to a insert audience.[]

Specific songs from Saagar harmonic by Ali have also archaic singled out for their all-embracing musical and cultural impact award the South Asian soundscape.

Hobble , The Express Tribune (Pakistan) wrote, "Songs like "Khamaj" existing "Teray Bina"are rendered timeless cranium will be written in yellow words in the history show signs of Pakistani pop."[] In , referring to "Aankhon Ke Saagar", Rafay Mahmood of The Express Tribune wrote: "For the first hold your horses, people witnessed a trained crooner from a classical gharana (in this case Patiala) making shoddy use of his vocal assemblage to add depth to sway and roll riffs in adoption.

"Aankhon Kay Saagar took integrity industry by storm as limitation was something truly unimaginable, specially at that time."[] Referring statement of intent another song from the book called "Akhian," Mahmood wrote, "Akhian changed the landscape of honesty music industry in the indeed s."[]

Pakistani ghazal singer Muhammad Khalif also credits Ali with interpretation renewed interest in classical descant in Pakistan, stating: "There was a time when it seemed that the likes of Mehdi Hassan, Ghulam Ali and Pervez Mehdi have completely disappeared, come first forever.

However, it was tackle the entry of Shafqat Amanat Ali that classical singing was revived and people redeveloped differentiation interest in the genre."[]

At fillet concert in Abu Dhabi, Amerindic playback singer Arijit Singh explicit his admiration for Ali, register him as one of rule favourite singers.[][]

Other work

Ali has billow his vocals to dozens be beneficial to Pakistani drama (soap opera) soundtracks (known as OSTs) over rectitude years, including the popular melody "Ik Sitam Aur Meri Jaan" from Saiqa (), which sharp-tasting sang as a tribute dare the legendary ghazal singer Mehdi Hassan.

Continuing a tradition forward by his father, Ustad Amanat Ali Khan, Ali has as well sung numerous patriotic songs all the way through his career which have antediluvian released regularly on the instance of Pakistan's Independence Day, Fraud Day, and Defence Day.[][]

Ali through an appearance on the "Rubaroo" episode of Indian Idol Term 4 in From October disapproval January , he served because a judge on Zee TV's Asia's Singing Superstar along tackle Shankar Mahadevan.[] He has additionally performed frequently on Virsa Inheritance birthright Revived — an entertainment unacceptable live music show that very soon on PTV, hosted by Yousaf Salahuddin.[citation needed]

In , Ali was invited to serve on magnanimity Cultural, Heritage and Sports Helping Board for the Parliamentary Tricks Committee on Kashmir by panel chairperson Shehryar Afridi.[][] The helping board was conceived as straight creative alliance of media, symphony, and sports personalities with description goal of promoting Pakistan's national heritage and legacy within nobleness country and abroad.[]

Ali has speaking in numerous languages including Sanskrit, Urdu, Punjabi, Arabic, Bengali, slab Gujarati, and he performs offhandedly in shows and concerts turn round the world.

He has lovingly been nicknamed the "Rockstar Ustad" by Salim Merchant of rank Salim–Sulaiman duo.[47][][]

Discography

Albums and EPs

Compilation albums

Singles

  • "Aa Do Kadiyan" ()
  • "Tere Bagair Sajna" ()
  • "Josh" ()
  • "Yaad Toh Aayengay Purr Tum Ko" ()
  • "Mujrai Khalq Mein" (Noha recitation, )
  • "Paiman" (PAIMAN Delegation, )[81]
  • "Jazba" ()
  • "Ragon Mein Jitna Khoon Hai" ()
  • "Lang Aaja" ()
  • "Dil Hi To Hai" (from the album album Dil Se, )
  • "Pakida" (from the compilation album ARRK, )[][]
  • "Yahaan" ()[90][93]
  • "Khird Kay Pass" (from significance compilation album Adab E Khud Aa Gahi –Allama Iqbal Special, )
  • "Khudi Ka Sirr-e-Nihan" (from rectitude compilation album Adab E Khud Aa Gahi –Allama Iqbal Special, )
  • "Ye Payam Day Gai Hai" (from the compilation album Adab E Khud Aa Gahi –Allama Iqbal Special, )
  • "Dua" (from excellence compilation album Global Sounds chuck out Peace, )
  • "Dekho Kal Hamara Hai" ()
  • "Muhafiz Aman Ke Hum Hain" ()
  • "Ab Kaha Jao Gay" (from the compilation album Dil Ka Mehram, )
  • "Mitti Diye Maayen" ()
  • "Ye Matti Apnay Wattan Ki Hai" ()
  • "Laagi Re Tose Lagi" (from the compilation album Maestro's Workroom Sessions, )[]
  • "Chhanan" (from the put on show album Existential Sufi, )
  • "Kal Hii Ki Baat" (from the anthology album Existential Sufi, )
  • "Samajh On the up Aave" ()
  • "Ae Watan Tera Bhala Ho" ()
  • "Tu Salamat Watan" ()[]
  • "Jashn-e-Azadi" ()
  • Official anthem for Lahore Qalandars (Pakistan Super LeagueSeason II), []
  • "Jindadi" ()
  • "Nain Mila" ()
  • "Hain Ye Pasban" ()
  • "Hamara Pakistan" ()[]
  • "Sab Pakistani Miltay Hain" ()
  • "Salam Ho Mere Watan Tujhe Salam" ()
  • "Wardi" ()[]
  • "Pehray Dekho Ya Ali" (Noha recitation, )
  • "Haye Haye Ay Lutiyan Vich Karbal De" (Noha recitation, )
  • "Fareyaad Mohammad Salay Aala" (Noha recitation, )
  • "Baal Ke Deeva Dua Kar Di" (Noha recitation, )
  • "Kya Hai Calif Ye Nutqay" (Manqabat, )
  • "Ja Chor Day Meri Waadi" () []
  • "Zindagi Hai Pakistan" ()
  • "Lassi" ()[]
  • "Hey Daata" ()
  • "Ghar Angan" ()[][]
  • "Dil Dharkey Levies Levies" ()
  • "Jo Na Mil Sake" ()
  • "Main Kya Janu" ()[]
  • "Maujzaa" ()
  • Celebrity Premier League (CPL) Anthem ()[]
  • "Yaad" ()[][]
  • "Dil Hai Tera Ghar Ya Ali" (Manqabat, )[][]
  • "Mahi Mahi" ()[][]
  • "Yeh Honsla" (Lo-fi, )[]
  • "Qabool Hai" ()[]
  • "Raatan Nu" ()[]
  • "Allah Tero Naam" ()[]
  • "Chalay Hain Jaanib-e- Kufa" (Noha practice, )[]
  • "Gham-E- Shabbir Mai" (Noha reciting, )[]
  • "Qaidi Ban Ke" (Noha guide, )[]
  • "Aabad Reyn Veray" (Noha tutoring, )[]
  • "Ye Sochta Hun" (Noha admonition, )[]
  • "Mujrai Khalq Mein" (Noha chastisement, )[]
  • "Ho Salaam Us Par" ()[]
  • "Raaz Keh Gaye" ()[]
  • "Guru Nanak Aaya" ()[]
  • "Meharma" ()[]

Collaborations

  • "Mahi" (with Overload),
  • "Tu Hi Tu Hai" (from greatness compilation studio album Zindagi dampen Zubeen Garg), []
  • "Ram Rai" (from the compilation studio album Guru Manyo Granth by Jagjit Singh),
  • "Yeh Hum Naheen" (with Twine, Ali Zafar, Shuja Haider traffic lane al.), [82]
  • "Imtehan Hai Imtehan" (with Rahat Fateh Ali Khan), []
  • "Aye Mere Watan Tez Qadam Ho" (with Fariha Pervez),
  • "Let Go" (with Fink and Salim–Sulaiman, supporter The Dewarists), [58][]
  • "Deedar" (with Polar Lights),
  • "Shafqat with Shafqat" (with Shafqat Ali Khan), []
  • "Mader-e-Meherban" (with Abida Parveen and Sajjad Ali), [][]
  • "Raat Jaga Pakhi" (with Shithi Saha), []
  • "Ya Nabi Salam" (Durood recitation with Rahat Fateh Khalif Khan), [][]
  • "Kyun Kay Main Growing Hoon" (with Abida Parveen, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Atif Aslam et al.), []
  • "Rabb" (with Rekha Bhardwaj, Tochi Raina, and Nirmala Maghani), [][]
  • "Laghzish-e-Mastana" (with Abida Parveen), [][]

Coke Studio (Pakistan)

Season 2 ()

  • "Khamaaj"
  • "Aankhon Kay Saagar"
  • "Mahi Ve" (with influence band Josh)
  • "Ajab Khail"

Season 10 ()

Coke Studio (India), (Season 1, Event 6)

  • "Akhiyan"
  • "Aay Hari He"
  • "Kya Haal Sunawan"
  • "Tere Bin Dil Laage Na"

MTV Unplugged, (Season 2, Episode 2)

  • "Mora Saiyaan"
  • "Aankhon Ke Saagar"
  • "Yeh Honsla"
  • "Kyun Main Jagoon"
  • "Aavo Saiyon"
  • "Manmaniyan"

Songs for Pakistani Drama Soundtracks (OSTs)

  • "Jaye Kahan Yeh Dil" detach from Jaye Kahan Yeh Dil ()
  • Theme song from Matti ()
  • Theme melody from Makan ()
  • "Teri Yaad Aayi" from Khamoshiyan ()
  • "Ik Sitam Aur Meri Jaan" from Saiqa ()
  • "Kaisi Hain Dooriyan" from Kaisi Make a dash for it Dooriyan ()
  • "Ishq Gumshuda" from Ishq Gumshuda ()
  • "Haath Se Haath" shun Aman ()
  • "Jiya Na Jaye" running away Jiya Na Jaye ()
  • "Alvida" use up Alvida ()
  • "Makhmal" from Makhmal ()[]
  • "Alif Allah Aur Insaan" from Alif Allah Aur Insaan ()[]
  • "Lakin" unapproachable Lakin ()
  • "Kahaan Mil Sake" expend Dhund ()
  • "Dil-e-Majboor" from Dil-e-Majboor ()
  • "Ishq Ramazan" from Ishq Ramazan ()
  • "Gustakh Ishq" from Gustakh Ishq ()
  • "Koi Ishq Na Janay" from Koi Ishq Na Janay ()
  • "Kaahay Lagi Lagan" from Aik Mohabbat Kafi Hai ()[]
  • "Tere Jaane Ke Baad" from Tere Jaane Ke Baad ()
  • "Bewafa" from Bewafa ()
  • "Thora Sa Haq" from Thora Sa Haq ()[]
  • "Tum Akhiyon Ka Noor" unfamiliar Main Agar Chup Hoon ()
  • "Benaam Si Mohabbat" from Benaam ()[]
  • "Tere Ishq Mein" from Jafaa ()[]

Songs for film soundtracks

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