Pakistani singer-songwriter from Lahore
Asrar
اسرار |
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| Birth name | Syed Asrar Shah |
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| Born | (1985-04-20) 20 April 1985 (age 39)
Azad Kashmir, Pakistan |
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| Origin | Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
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| Genres | Punjabi, Sufi rock, Pop |
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| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, composer, music director. |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, ukulele |
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| Years active | 2011–present |
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| Labels | Coke Studio Pakistan |
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| Website | https://asrar.pk |
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Musical artist
Syed Asrar Shah better known as Asrar (born 20 April 1985)[1] is a Pakistani singer-songwriter, musician, composer and writer based in Lahore. He is known for his bollywood debut with Afghan Jalebi in Phantom (2015 film).[2]
Early life and education
Asrar was born on 20 April 1985 in Azad Kashmir and later in 1992 his family moved to Hyderabad, Sindh, and then to Lahore in 2007. From an early age, he was inspired by Sufi music and started writing his songs.[3][1]
Asrar received training from Ustad Sultan Ahmed Khan in Hyderabad then in 2007 he moved to Lahore where he participated and stood first in Pakistan Musical Conference.
Career
In 2011 he released his debut single "Nai Saiyyo". He joined the television program Coke Studio in 2014 and released his song "Sub Aakho Ali Ali" during the show.[4]
He made his Bollywood debut in July 2015 with a song Afghan Jalebi for the film Phantom (2015 film).[5][6]
In 2018 he recorded a track from Bang-e-Dara by Muhammad Iqbal, "Tere Ishq Ki Inteha Chahta Hoon".[7]
Asrar has also started his own music production company named Soul Speaks and Raagbaaz.[8]
He also sang for famous Pakistani drama serials Cheekh and Parizaad's OST.
Discography
| Year |
Song |
Music |
Other notes
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| Singles
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| 2023
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Apan Dono
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Asrar & Majid Raza
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Director: Adnan Tariq
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| 2022
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"Ni Main sadkay"
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Majid Raza & Asrar
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Director: Majid Raza
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| 2022
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"Malang
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Asrar & Raafay Israr
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Bisconni Music
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| 2021
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"Desi Wedding Ho Rahi Hai"
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Asrar & Majid Raza
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Crimson X Saira Shakira
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| 2021
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"Nijat"
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Asrar & Majid Raza
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Director and Cinematographer: Imran Javed
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| 2021
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"Quaid Ka Pakistan"
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J Ali
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| 2020
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Chaachi Maasi
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Asrar & Majid Raza
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Director: Majid Raza
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| 2020
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"Ibn-E-Mariyam"
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Majid Raza & asrar
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Director:Majid Raza
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| 2018
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"Mast Hua"
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J Ali
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Audiam
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| 2018
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"Lajpaal Ali"
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J Ali
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Director: Shani Zee
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| 2018
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”Sag e Ali”
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J Ali
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Director: Abdullah
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| 2018
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"Elia"
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Asrar & Majid Raza
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Director: Adnan Tariq
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| 2018
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"Murshad"
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Asrar & Majid Raza
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Director: Adnan Tariq
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| 2018
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"Sab Ki Khair"
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J Ali
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Raagbaaz Production
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| 2018
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"O Mastanay"
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J Ali
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| 2018
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"Ni Saiyo"
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J Ali
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Directed By, Nauman Saeed
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| 2018
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"Nasha Nasha"
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J Ali
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| 2018
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"Malango"
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J Ali
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Raagbaaz Productions
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| 2019
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"Chattan"
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Asrar & Majid Raza
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Directed by, Adnan Tariq
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| 2019
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"Ishq Hawa mean"
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J Ali
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Lyrics: Wasi Shah
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| 2019
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"Hussain Tha, Hussain Hai"
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Asrar & Majid Raza
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| Coke Studio & Others
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| 2017
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"Lajpaal Ali"
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Pepsi Battle of the Bands, Season 2
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Solo
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| 2014
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"Sab Akho Ali Ali"
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Coke Studio, Season 7
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Solo
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| 2014
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"Shakar Wandaan Re"
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Coke Studio, Season 7
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Solo
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| 2018
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"Gaddiye"
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Coke Studio, Season 11
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Attaullah Khan Esakhelvi
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| 2018
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"Wah Jo Kalaam"
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Coke Studio, Season 11
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Shamu Bai & Vishnu
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| Films
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| 2015
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"Afghan Jalebi (Ya Baba)"[9]
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Phantom
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Bollywood Movie
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| 2015
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"Bhaag Ja"
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Wrong No.
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Pakistani Film
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| 2016
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"Shakar Wandan"
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Ho Mann Jahaan
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| 2016
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"Funkaraan"
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Actor in Law
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| 2016
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Dekh Magar Pyaar Say
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Dekh Magar Pyaar Say
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| 2017
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"Bulleya"
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Rangreza
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| 2018
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Khotay Da Putar
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The Donkey King
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| 2019
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"Peedaan"
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Swaarangi
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See also
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