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Famous Pop Singer Faakhir Mehmood is Coming to Australia
PAFA & PCA are pleased to invite you to the Jashn-e-Azadi Concert 2009. We are celebrating Independence day with Faakhir Mehmood: An internationally renowned, an academy award winning musician and singer from Pakistan, Winner of Sahara Sangeet Award for Best Male Pop Singer. This is Faakhir’s first ever show in Australia, only one show (Canberra).
Saturday 01 August 2009
5.30 PM at Lake Superior Hall
Rydges Lakeside Hotel
1 London Circuit Canberra, ACT 2600
Tickets : $35 per person
Contact us for limited VIP tickets
Limited seats available on first come first served basis, book early to avoid disappointment.
For more information
and to purchase tickets, Please Contact:
Khawar: 0400388385- Usman : 0403206653
Email:
concert@pafa.org.au
or visit
www.pafa.org.au
&
www.urdu.org.au
Faakhir Mehmood
Famous Pop Singer Faakhir Mehmood was Born in Karachi Pakistan. He is an Electrical engineer by profession.Faakhir Mehmood is a Pakistani singer and composer. He started out his career in a Pakistani musical group called Awaz. However to conflicts of interest the band split and they all went to become solo artists.Faakhir has produced three albums as of 2006. His 2000 debut album, Aatish, was a big hit. His song in the album called Dil Na Lagey was the number one song for many weeks and was the best national song of the year 2000.
His latest album is Mantra. On that album there is a song called Jiya Na Jaye, in which Faakhir shares a duet with Indian singer Sunidhi Chauhan. Another song in that album called Mahi Ve won two awards in the India Sangeet Awards, in which he also performed.
One reason why Faakhir's music is popular is because of its unique use of diverse music and lyrics. He has a lot of Western and European influences in his music. His song Dil Ruba which is a track with Spanish influence and his song Kabhi Kabhi Pyar Mein were also instant hits. His single Sub To Suniyeh was also a big hit. He is a very energetic and lively when it comes to performances and is a great singer and composer.
Faakhir started working on
his album ‘Aatish’ in July 2000 by releasing his 1st single in August, a
national song ‘Dil Na Lagay’. This national song become an instant hit and
topped the music charts in Pakistan. The success is evident from the fact that
even a year after its release it is still being played on radio, TV and close
circuit TV channels across the country.
Riding on his wave of success he performed in New York and Washington DC where
he sang to crowd of more than 30,000 people.
The same year he charmed a large audience in Dubai, UAE at Al-Nasr Leisureland. Faakhir’s Performance was a smashing hit with the audience.
2001 was perhaps the most
gratifying year for Faakhir as an artist as his other two releases, ‘Kabhi Kabhi
Pyaar Mein’ and ‘Dilruba’ both topped the charts and became instant hits.
The song ‘Kabhi Kabhi Pyaar Mein’ won a Lux Style Awards while his other single
‘Dilruba’ (Pakistan’s most expensive Music Video, shot in Spain) was also
nominated for best video and Direction at the same prestigious ceremony.
If Faakhir is a ‘Great’ composer, and ‘Greater’ when singing, he is perhaps ‘Greatest’ when he performs live. When on stage, he adds fuel to fire.
As a performer
“To me music is like the stars in the sky, it does to the soul, what the stars do to break the muteness of the stark black sky” -Faakhir
His acts are filled with energy, charged with unmistakable enthusiasm and a charismatic voice to compliment all the magic that unfolds on stage.
His ‘Sage Traits’ has enabled him as a much sought-after and liked performer. His heartthrob personality and melodious songs come together in perfect harmony to create a ‘concert; out of any ordinary ‘show’.
One of his strength is to give a powerful performance from an audience that barely fill a hall, all the way arena crowds of more than 30,000.
“The most promising act to come up these days is surely Faakhir” -The News July 22, 2001
His love for music makes him eager to always give his audience a night to remember. When it comes to Faakhir’s live acts, there’s no stopping him. Involving his audience to the hilt, he leaves his listeners always come back for more.
Faakhir’s live shows have taken his ’music and magic’ to many countries in the world including the united States, Europe, the middle East and Asia in addition to big and small cities across Pakistan.
Dubbed as ‘Pakistan’s Latest Pop Sensation’ Faakhir has performed alongside International contemporaries from the region and Europe including, Sukhbir and stereo Nation to name a few.
Faakhir has to his
credit having done the most numbers of shows with International Artists in
Pakistan.
Progression has been the focus of Faakhir’s Career as an Artist. After years of
studio marvels, smash hits and stunning performance to his credit as an Awaz
band member, he knew it was his time to go solo.
As a soloist
“Multi skilled
Faakhir has been compared with Adnan Sami Khan because he is trained as a
musician, writes his lyrics, composes music, produces and sings”
Eastern Eye, London June 29, 2001
Now that I have started singing, I know there is no turning back. And the more I get involved in it now, the more I realize what I have been missing- at least not any more. -Faakhir
Faakhir’s long association with Awaz was a satisfying experience. His dedication, compositions and arrangements for the band led to many smash hits. Its success can be measured from the fact that these hits still echo in people’s mind and come to their lips besides being aired on TV and radio regularly. His famous works include, ‘Mr. Fraudiye’, ‘Ae Jawan’, and ‘Shawa’ just to name a few.
After deciding to go
solo, Faakhir started work on his debut Album, ‘Aatish’.
In July 2000, his efforts bore fruit as his very first song for the album; Dil
Na lagey won him instantaneous approval and recognition as a singer. He song
stayed on music charts as ‘Number one’ of many weeks before being declared as
the best national song for the year 2000 by a local FM Radio Station.
When Radio launched their
latest upbeat line of watched Xeramo in Pakistan, they found Faakhir a young and
vibrant personality who complimented the brand personality of Xeramo. Faakhir
remain the only Pakistani celebrity ever been used by Rado for their brand
endorsement.
Celebrating UN day with Faakhir
Amidst over 500 employees of the UN, there rose the melodious voice of Faakhir winning hundreds of hearts as United Nations Pakistan celebrated its 62nd anniversary on UN Day on Wednesday October 24.
Faakhir is the Good Will Ambassador for the Anti-Tobacco campaign and the true spirit of community work performed honorarium. Farooq Qaiser alias Uncle Sargam also joined in the celebrations entertaining people with his one of a kind humour and Bilqees Edhi also said a few words.
The theme of the
celebrations was ‘Delivering as One’, as United Nation Pakistan is progressing
towards uniting the strengths of all its agencies and providing a single
platform of service delivery. This is beneficent for the Government, the donors
and most importantly for the people of Pakistan, who, through this change, will
benefit from better and efficient development activities.
“It is after many years that the UN celebrates its day as One family,” said Jan
Vandemoortele, Resident Coordinator of United Nations Pakistan, “I am honoured
that I am part of this historic moment, when we change the way we work for the
betterment of the people. While we work towards this change, I am pleased to see
our Goodwill Ambassadors Fakhir, Bilqees Edhi and Farooq Qaisar, by my side
providing me the support and to move on in this progress,” he added.
Fakhir, in his opening speech re-iterated his commitment to ‘giving back to the community’ and also encourage the UN employees to work with full force on the UN reform so that the people of Pakistan could benefit for the best possible services to ensure progress at an accelerated speed.
The United Nations
of Pakistan is currently involved in all avenues of development with
concentrated efforts to achieve the Millennium Developments Goal. The employees
of the UN are and express their commitments during the function of UN day 2007.
It is hoped that with is rejuvenated energy they will readable their efforts for
the benefits for the people across the country.
Faakhir Mehmood will perform in Jeddah on 23rd July 2009 then he is coming to Australia. In Australia he will have Shows in Canberra, Sydney & Melbourne. He will travel from Australia to Oslo Norway where he will perform in the central function of Independence day of Pakistan.
