Bilal Khan | |
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Bilal Khan in the video of 'Dou Gharhee'
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Background information | |
Born |
Lahore, Pakistan 4 October 1986 |
Origin | Lahore, Pakistan |
Genres | Rock, Pop |
Occupation(s) | Singer/Songwriter/Actor |
Instruments | Vocals, Guitar |
Years active | 2009-present |
Associated acts | Atif Aslam, Ali Zafar, Coke Studio, Fawad Khan |
Notable instruments | |
Black Acoustic Guitar Martin OOCXAE |
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 Science LUMS
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.
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".
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