Shafqat Amanat Ali

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Shafqat Amanat Ali Khan
شفقت امانت علی خان
Shafqat Amanat Ali at the Tri Nation Mega Festival
Shafqat Amanat Ali at the Tri Nation Mega Festival
Background information
Born (1965-02-26) 26 February 1965 (age 56)
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • composer
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2000 – present
Labels
Associated acts

Shafqat Amanat Ali Khan (Urdu: شفقت امانت علی خان‎), (born 26 February 1965) is a Pakistani classical singer, songwriter and composer belonging to the Patiala Gharana lineage.[1][2] He was the lead vocalist of the Pakistani rock band Fuzön until 2006[3] and is a prominent playback singer in the Indian film industry. Ali was awarded the highest national literary award of Pakistan, the Presidential Pride of Performance on 23 March 2008 for his contributions to the arts.[4] In July 2020, Ali was included on the New York Press News Agency's list of the 100 Most Influential People in Asia/UK/EU.[5][6]

Early life and background[]

Shafqat Amanat Ali was born into a Punjabi Muslim family in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan to Ustad Amanat Ali Khan and his wife Almas Amanat Ali Khan, on 26 February 1965, making him the seventh generation[7] of the Patiala Gharana. He is one of seven siblings,[8] the youngest brother of Asad Amanat Ali Khan, and nephew to Ustad Bade Fateh Ali Khan and Ustad Hamid Ali Khan. Ali began training in classical music at the age of four and considers his grandmother his first teacher while listing his grandfather, Ustad Akhtar Hussain as his guru.[9] His musical training was primarily with his uncle, Ustad Bade Fateh Ali Khan, although Ali has stated that he learned music from his brothers and aunts as well.[9] Ali lost his father at a very young age, but has mentioned that his father has always been his greatest inspiration in his musical journey and creative process,[10] revealing in an interview: "I have always wanted to be like him, sing like him, look like him. He is my inspiration. It is a compliment for me if someone says that I sound like him."[11]

Ali has described his upbringing as being fairly strict and recalls that he (along with his brothers and cousins) was expected to train rigorously and do riyaz for several hours a day even as a child.[8] Exposed to numerous genres of music from a young age, Ali gravitated towards Sufi music fairly early on, drawn to its emphasis on humanism, spirituality, peace and tolerance.[9]

Ali attended Rang Mahal Mission High School and Sacred Heart High School in Lahore,[8] and earned his Bachelor's degree[8] from Government College University, Lahore (now known as GC University). He routinely participated in music competitions while in high school,[12] and as a college student, performed regularly in music shows in Lahore and beyond,[8] quickly establishing himself in the local music scene. Ali recalls that listening to The Beatles, Pink Floyd, The Doors, and Michael Jackson while in college was particularly impactful for him, helping him learn how to dissect rhythm and also look for commonalities across musical genres.[13] In an interview, he asserted: "when I would hear these western songs, I would often do alap over the songs and incorporate classical improvisations [in]to these songs."[14] Ali received the Roll of Honour from the Music Society of Government College University, Lahore, which was led by Tariq Farani until 17 January 2021.[15]

Ali has stated in interviews that he is an admirer of Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, Pandit Jasraj, Ravi Shanker and Manna Dey,[16] and lists Kishore Kumar, Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhonsle as his favourite playback singers.[17]

Career[]

After graduating from college, Ali moved to Karachi, Pakistan to work with various composers, producers and music arrangers to get his first music album off the ground.[8] He describes this period of his life as a time of struggle and recalls sleeping many a night inside of vocal booths and in the lobbies of various studios.[8] Due to several issues, Ali's initial album did not eventually receive a release by the record label he had been working with. During this period, he sang numerous jingles for TV commercials while simultaneously continuing to work on his own music, recalling in an interview: "I cannot forget my days of struggle in Karachi, I did everything that came my way, right from singing jingles to voiceovers and every other odd job related to singing.”[18] It was during this time that Ali met his soon-to-be bandmates, and together they went on to form Fuzön. Aankhon Ke Saagar was the first song[8] to be composed and recorded for their debut album Saagar (released by Virgin Records),[19] followed by Khamaj (Mora Saiyaan),[8] and both songs went on to become enormously popular in both Pakistan and neighbouring India.

Aankhon Ke Saagar, Khamaj (Mora Saiyaan), Akhian, Mitwa, Yeh Honsla, Bin Tere, and Phir Le Aaya Dil (Redux) are some of Shafqat Amanat Ali's most popular songs. He also sang the songs Phir Wohi Raastey and Allah Megh De for the Pakistani film Ramchand Pakistani.[20]

Shafqat was introduced to the Indian film industry by singer and composer Shankar Mahadevan. One morning while driving to his studio, he heard Aankhon Ke Saagar on the radio and immediately called the radio jockey who was his friend, to get Ali's phone number. Ali went on to sing the massively popular song Mitwa, composed by Shankar Ehsaan Loy for the movie Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006) starring Shah Rukh Khan.[21] The song topped musical charts across India, helping propel Ali into stardom.[22] The same year, he also sang the critically acclaimed song Yeh Honsla (composed by Salim–Sulaiman) from the Hindi movie Dor. Ali's songs Khamaj (Mora Saiyaan) and Teray Bina from his album Saagar were featured in Nagesh Kukunoor's Hyderabad Blues 2. Since his Bollywood debut with Mitwa, Ali has sung prolifically for Hindi movies as well as for numerous Pakistani drama soundtracks (known as OSTs).

After leaving the band Fuzön in 2006, Ali chose to concentrate on his solo career.[23] Based on folk and Sufi works, his first solo album Tabeer was commissioned and released by Music Today in September 2008.[24][25][26] The video of the premiere song of the album, Khaireyan De Naal, was aired on all music channels in India and Pakistan.[27] Ali composed and sang a modified version of this song for the Bollywood movie Tevar in 2015.

In 2009, Ali featured prominently in Season 2 of Coke Studio Pakistan, where he performed three of his songs — Khamaj, Aankhon Ke Saagar, and Ajab Khail — with variations in arrangement and orchestration, produced by Rohail Hyatt, the co-creator of Coke Studio. Ali released his second solo album Kyun Dooriyan in 2010, under the Music Today label. It included a couple of songs — Paharhi and Naal Naal — he had written and composed during his time with Fuzön, but revamped for the album.[28] Kyun Dooriyan was a stylistic departure for Ali in that many of its songs had a distinct rock feel,[28] compared to his much mellower previous album, Tabeer. In 2011, Ali appeared in Season 1 of Coke Studio India,[29] where he sang four songs produced by Leslee Lewis, including modified renditions of Akhian (from Saagar) and Kya Haal Sunawan (from Kyun Dooriyan). In 2012, Ali performed six songs on MTV Unplugged India (Season 2), including reinterpreted versions of Aankhon Ke Saagar and Khamaj (Mora Saiyaan).

Shafat Amanat Ali's third solo album Muh Dikhai (under the Times Music label) was released in March 2015 and included several Punjabi songs. The album featured a reimagined rendition of the popular ghazal Dil Dharhaknay Ka Sabab, originally composed by Ali's father and written by the poet Nasir Kazmi, with veteran Indian actor Naseeruddin Shah featuring in the music video. In all three of his solo albums, Ali consistently attempted to innovate and add a contemporary touch to traditional music in order to reposition it in the global music scene. While not actively trying to break convention, Ali sought to experiment stylistically with Hindustani classical ragas to make them more approachable and attractive to audiences.[30] Infusing elements of classical ragas into his soft rock and Sufi compositions is a hallmark of Ali's music, particularly noticeable in his solo albums. In an interview, he remarked: "blending Eastern classical with western pop rock is what I love to do the most."[14] He has also named some of his songs on the ragas they are based on.[31]

In 2017, after a long hiatus from Coke Studio, Ali appeared again in Season 10[32] and performed several songs: Allahu Akbar (written, composed, directed by Shuja Haider), and Maula Tera Noor and Bol (both composed by Shani Arshad). Ali sang Bol as a musical tribute to eminent Pakistani poet, Faiz Ahmed Faiz. He also sang the national anthem of Pakistan in the same season, along with Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Ali Sethi, Aima Baig, Quartulain Balouch, Shuja Haider, Sahir Ali Bagga, and Ahmed Jehanzeb, among others. All four songs were produced by Strings.

Ali appeared on the "Rubaroo" episode of Indian Idol Season 4.[33] From October 2015 to January 2016, he served as a judge on Zee TV's Asia's Singing Superstar along with Shanker Mahadevan. He has also appeared frequently on Virsa Heritage Revived — an entertainment and music show that aired on PTV, hosted by Yousaf Salahuddin. On the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary in October 2018, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs commissioned and released a medley of Gandhi's favourite bhajan, Vaishnava Jana To, featuring 124 artistes from 124 countries.[34] Ali represented Pakistan in the medley, paying homage to Gandhi,[35] and remarked: "this is a gesture of peace and the first step towards dialogue for peace. I hope people progress and be happy in both the countries."[36] In 2019, on the occasion of Iqbal Day, Ali performed Allama Muhammad Iqbal's celebrated verse, Khudi Ka Sirr-e-Nihan, at the historic Lahore Fort in honour of the poet and philosopher.

Ali has sung in numerous languages including Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali and Gujarati and performs regularly in shows and concerts around the world. He has fondly been nicknamed the "Rockstar Ustad" by Salim Merchant of the Salim–Sulaiman duo.[37]

Discography[]

Albums[]

Singles[]

  • Aa Do Kadiyan, 2004
  • Tere Bagair Sajna, 2004
  • Ram Rai (Guru Manyo Granth, Jagjit Singh), 2008
  • Lang Aaja, 2010
  • Dil Hi To Hai (Dil Se), 2010
  • Pakida (ARRK), 2010
  • Khudi Ka Sirr-e-Nihan (Adab E Khud Aa Gahi - Allama Iqbal Special), 2012
  • Khird Kay Pass (Adab E Khud Aa Gahi - Allama Iqbal Special), 2012
  • Dua (Global Sounds of Peace), 2013
  • Muhafiz Aman Ke Hum Hain, 2015
  • Ab Kaha Jao Gay (Dil Ka Mehram), 2015
  • Laagi Re Tose Lagi (Maestro's Studio Sessions), 2016
  • Chhanan (Existential Sufi), 2017
  • Kal Hii Ki Baat (Existential Sufi), 2017
  • Samajh Na Aave, 2017
  • Ae Watan Tera Bhala Ho, 2017
  • Tu Salamat Watan, 2017
  • Jashn e Azadi, 2017
  • Lahore Qalandar—official anthem for team Lahore Qalandars in Pakistan Super League season II[40]
  • Jindadi, 2018
  • Nain Mila, 2018
  • Hain Ye Pasban, 2018
  • Hamara Pakistan, 2018
  • Salam Ho Mere Watan Tujhe Salam, 2018
  • Pehray Dekho Ya Ali, (Noha recitation), 2019
  • Haye Haye Ay Lutiyan Vich Karbal De, (Noha recitation), 2019
  • Kya Hai Ali Ye Nutqay (Manqabat), 2019
  • "Kashmir" song for Kashmir on 5 August 2020 "Youm e istehsal" [41]
  • Zindagi Hai Pakistan, 2020
  • Shafqat with Shafqat (Lakh Jatan/Khamaj), (Sufiscore), 2020
  • Lassi (Sufiscore), 2020
  • Hey Daata, 2020
  • Ghar Angan, 2020
  • Jo Na Mil Sake (Sufiscore), 2020
  • Main Kya Janu (Sufiscore), 2020
  • Baal Ke Deeva Dua Kar Di (Noha recitation), 2020
  • Maujzaa, 2021
  • Mader-e-Meherban, 2021
  • CPL Anthem, 2021 (upcoming)

Collaborations[]

Coke Studio (Pakistan)[]

Season 2 (2009)[]

  • Khamaaj
  • Aankhon Kay Saagar
  • Mahi Ve
  • Ajab Khail

Season 10 (2017)[]

  • National Anthem of Pakistan
  • Allahu Akbar
  • Bol
  • Maula Tera Noor

Coke Studio (India), 2011 (Season 1, Episode 6)[]

  • Akhiyan
  • Aay Hari He
  • Kya Haal Sunawan
  • Tere Bin Dil Laage Na

MTV Unplugged, 2012 (Season 2, Episode 2)[]

  • Mora Saiyaan
  • Aankhon Ke Saagar
  • Yeh Honsla
  • Kyun Main Jagoon
  • Aavo Saiyon
  • Manmaniyan

Songs for Pakistani Drama Soundtracks (OSTs)[]

  • Makan (2006)
  • Teri Yaad Aayi, from Khamoshiyan (2008)[44]
  • Ik Sitam Aur Meri Jaan, from Saiqa (2009)
  • Ishq Gumshuda, from Ishq Gumshuda (2010)
  • Alvida (2015)
  • Makhmal (2015)
  • Alif Allah Aur Insaan (2017)
  • Lakin (2017)
  • Dil-e-Majboor (2017)
  • Gustakh Ishq (2017)
  • Kaahay Lagi Lagan, from Aik Mohabbat Kafi Hai (2018)
  • Tere Jaane Ke Baad (2018)
  • Bewafa (2019)
  • Main Agar Chup Hoon (2020)

Songs for film soundtracks[]

  Green indicates Pakistani film soundtracks
Year Song Film Co-Singer Music Director
2018 "Do Naina" Bhaiaji Superhit Aakanksha Sharma Amjad Nadeem
"Piya Samaye" Mulk Arshad Hussain Anurag Saikia
"Bahon Mein Teri" Na Band Na Baraati Solo Ayaz Sonu
"Milon Ke Faasle" Ishqeria Altamash Faridi Rashid Khan
2017 "TBA" Azaadi[45] Solo Sahir Ali Bagga
"Tere Naal Naal" Punjab Nahi Jaungi Solo Shani Arshad
"Jogi" Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana Solo Arko Pravo Mukherjee
"Tu Ban Ja Gali Benaras Ki" Solo Rashid Khan
"Pyar" Bailaras Solo Jatinder Shah
"Sahiba" Firangi Solo Jatinder Shah
"Ghawre Pherar Gaan" Michael Timir Biswas Indrajit Dey
2016 "Piya Dekhan Ko" "Mah e Mir" Solo Various
"Kuch Nahi" Tubelight Solo Pritam
"Sama Paye Gayian" Main Teri Tu Mera Solo Gurcharan Singh
"Yaari Yaari" Bachaana Solo Prasad Sashte
"Kaddi Aa Mil Yaar" Bathinda Express Solo Gurcharan Singh
"Rabba" Sarbjit Solo Tanishk Bagchi
2015 "Main Nai Jaana Pardes"[46] Tevar[47] Solo Sajid–Wajid
2014 "Bhugol" Filmistaan Shabab Shabri Arijit Datta
"Bol" Filmistaan Solo Arijit Datta
"Jeenay Chaley" Dukhtar Solo Sahir Ali Bagga, Peter Nashel
"Manchala" Hasee Toh Phasee Nupur Pant Vishal–Shekhar
"Allah Waariyan" Yaariyan Solo Arko Pravo Mukherjee
"Jo Dikhte Ho" Kya Dilli Kya Lahore Solo Sandesh Shandilya
2013 "Jera Vi" Main Hoon Shahid Afridi Solo Shani & Kami
"Tera Mera Naam" Akaash Vani Solo Hitesh Sonik
"Ras Ke Bharey Tore Nain" Satyagraha Solo Aadesh Shrivastava
"Teri Jhuki Nazar" Murder 3 Solo Pritam
2012 "Zindagi Se" Raaz 3D Solo Jeet Gannguli
"Ya Maula" Maximum Solo Amjad Nadeem
"Tu Hi Mera" Jannat 2 Solo Pritam
"Jannat 2 (Mashup)" KK, Nikhil D'Souza, Javed Ali & Anupam Amod
"Darmiyaan" Jodi Breakers Clinton Cerejo Salim–Sulaiman
"Phir Le Aaya Dil" (Redux) Barfi! Solo Pritam
2011 "Dildaara (Stand by Me)" Ra.One Vishal Dadlani, Shekhar Ravjiani, Clinton Cerejo Vishal–Shekhar
"Chayee Hai Tanhayee" Love Breakups Zindagi Salim Merchant, Shruti Pathak Salim–Sulaiman
"Jaane Kyun" (Sufi version) Always Kabhi Kabhi Solo Pritam
"Kyun Main Jagoon" Patiala House Solo Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy
"Kyun Main Jagoon" (Remix)
"Kyun Main Jagoon" (Reprise)
2010 "Tere Naina" My Name Is Khan Solo Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy
"Bin Tere" I Hate Luv Storys Sunidhi Chauhan Vishal-Shekhar
"Shukriya Zindagi" Aashayein Solo Salim–Sulaiman
2009 "Tum Mile - Rock" Tum Mile Solo Pritam
2008 "Carvaan" Hello Solo Sajid–Wajid
"Allah Megh De" Ramchand Pakistani Shubha Mudgal Debojyoti Mishra
"Phir Wahi Raaste" Solo
"Tarrin Paunda"
"Tishna Tishna Dil" Zindagi Tere Naam Sunidhi Chauhan
2006 "Yeh Honsla" Dor Salim Merchant Salim–Sulaiman
"Mitwa" Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna Shankar Mahadevan, Caralisa Monteiro Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy
"Mitwa" (Revisited)

Awards and honours[]

Year Nominee / work Award Result Notes
Filmfare Awards
2012 Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer "Dildaara" – Ra.One Nominated [48]
"Bin Tere" – I Hate Luv Storys Nominated
IIFA Awards
2012 IIFA Award for Best Male Playback Singer "Bin Tere" – I Hate Luv Storys Nominated [49][50]
GiMA Awards
2012 GiMA Award for Best Male Playback Singer "Bin Tere" – I Hate Luv Storys Nominated [51]
BIG Star Entertainment Awards
2012 Best Playback Singer – Male "Tere Naina" – My Name Is Khan Nominated
Global Indian Film Awards
2006 GIFA Best Male Playback Singer Award "Mitwa" – Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna Won [52]
Zee Cine Awards
2012 Zee Cine Award for Best Playback Singer – Male "Dildaara" – Ra.One Nominated [53][54]
2013 "Tu Hi Mera" – Jannat 2 Nominated
Pakistan Media Award
2011 Best Playback Singer – Male Nominated
The Musik Awards
2008 Most Wanted Male Won
Pride of Performance Award
2008 Pride of Performance Award [4] by the President of Pakistan Won

See also[]

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