Junaid Khan | |
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Birth name | Junaid Khan Niazi |
Born |
Lahore, Pakistan |
2 November 1981
Origin | Karachi, Pakistan |
Genres | Rock, pop |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, actor |
Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
Years active | 2003–present |
Associated acts | Call |
Website | junaidkhanofficial |
Junaid Khan (born as Junaid Khan Niazi (Urdu: جنید خان نیازی 2 November 1981, Lahore) is a Pakistani singer-songwriter and actor. He is a lead singer in the band, Call and has released two commercially successful albums "Jilawatan" and "Dhoom". He is best known for his roles in serials Mujhay Roothnay Na Daina (2011), Mata-e-Jaan Hai Tu (2012), Yahan Pyar Nahi Hai (2012), Madiha Maliha (2012), Kadoorat (2013) and Firaaq (2014).
In 2012 Khan was nominated at the Lux Style Awards in two different categories Best TV Actor for the serial Dil Ki Lagi and Best Album of the Year for th album "Dhoom".
Junaid Khan Niazi was born to a Muslim family in Lahore, Pakistan. Khan completed his early education (grades 1 to 5) from Divisional Public School and from Ibne Sina College Defence (Matric). After completing Matric, he joined FC College and later joined Mining Engineering Department of UET Lahore to pursue a degree in Engineering. During his 3rd year at UET, while still being a student, Khan started his musical career. He was auditioned by former Call members and was chosen to be part of the band. Later on Khan got his Masters of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Imperial College in Lahore.