Shabnam Majeed
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Shabnam Majeed | |
|---|---|
| Born | Pakistan |
| Genres | world |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 19??-present |
Shabnam Majeed is a Pakistani singer. She started singing at the age of eight.
Personal life[]
Majeed had four children with her former husband Wajid Ali, a music director. Their son, Naqi Ali (or Lucky Ali), died aged seven after falling down the stairs in 2010.[1][2] She filed for khula in February 2020.[3] Majeed's brother, Abdul Waheed, was shot dead on 18 November 2020.[4] 12 days later, two arrests were made in connection with the murder investigation.[5]
Career[]
Shabnam gained worldwide fame through her remix of the single Dil Cheez Hai Kya, under a short period.[citation needed] She has been described as 'one of the most prolific playback singers of Lollywood' by The Express Tribune.[6]
Philanthropy[]
In 2016, Majeed, in collaboration with Alhamra Arts Council, formed an organisation to teach music to street children.[1] The organisation, called the Lucky Ali Foundation, is named after her late son.[7] She has also formed a charity dedicated to children with drug addiction.[2]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b Lodhi, Adnan (1 February 2016). "Shabnam Majeed to teach music to street children". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Ahmed, Shoaib (15 January 2016). "Shabnam Majeed – not just a melodious voice". Dawn. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
- ^ "Singer Shabnam Majeed filed for divorce from her husband Wajid Ali". Times of Islamabad. 8 February 2020. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
- ^ "Singer Shabnam Majeed's brother murdered". The News International. 18 November 2020. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
- ^ "Police solve mystery behind murder of Shabnam Majeed's brother". ARY News. 30 November 2020. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
- ^ Lodhi, Adnan (18 April 2017). "Pakistani cinema has not given a single hit song recently: Shabnam Majeed of 'Supreme Ishq' fame". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
- ^ Ahmed, Shoaib (28 October 2018). "Shabnam Majeed aims to turn street children into singers". Dawn. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
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