Abdullah Qureshi (singer) explained

Abdullah Qureshi
Birth Place:Islamabad, Pakistan
Birth Date:1993 8, df=y
Occupation:
  • Singer
  • Songwriter
  • Composer
Native Name:Urdu: {{nq|عبد اللہ قریشی
Years Active:2013–present
Module:Relatives: Hareem Farooq (cousin)
Instrument:
  • Guitar
  • Piano
  • Percussion

Abdullah Qureshi is a Pakistani singer, songwriter, and music composer.[1] Born in Islamabad, Abdullah gained recognition from his covers on YouTube.[2] Qureshi also featured in popular music TV program Nescafé Basement Season 4 and performed an original song "Awaz Do".[3]

Life and career

Abdullah Qureshi[4] was born and raised in Islamabad and got his early education from Bahria College Islamabad. He obtained a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication from the National University of Sciences and Technology. Qureshi[5] started out playing for underground rock and metal bands in Islamabad and later started his own thing under his own name.

He gained popularity from his covers on YouTube that started getting him concerts all across Pakistan. He also appeared in Nescafé Basement Season 4 and performed "Awaz Do" and "Kitni Sadiyan". He released his first song "Tere Liye" in 2013. Qureshi shot to fame with his take on Coke Studio's "Afreen Afreen" and his famous rendition of "Sufi Medley".[6] Since then, Abdullah has released several songs that gained him international recognition. His songs "Kali Santro"[7] and cover of Junaid Jamshed's "Ilaahi Teri Chokhat Par" were also featured in Gulf News.[8] In 2018, Qureshi performed the team anthem for Islamabad United titled "Kitna Rola Dalay Ga". Following his popularity, Abdullah also headlined Levis Live Round 2.[9] He has been actively performing throughout Pakistan and internationally including in England, Dubai and Thailand.[10]

Coldplay's video of their song "Daddy" had some similarities with Abdullah Qureshi's "Laapata".[11] [12]

On 6 October 2022, Abdullah Qureshi announced to quit the music industry due to religious reasons. The announcement was made on his Facebook page.[13]

Discography

Singles

Collaborations

Covers and Renditions

Pakistan Super League

Heer Maan Ja

Controversy

In August 2021, Abdullah Qureshi apologized publicly via Instagram story for sending inappropriate messages to random people online. He stated “I won’t blame my drunken state because it was me at the end of the day,” he wrote, adding, “but yes, I did have a drinking problem and I do have fetishes.”[26] [27]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Abdullah Qureshi pays homage to Junaid Jamshed. Gulf News. 4 August 2019.
  2. Web site: The metamorphosis of Abdullah Qureshi. Tribune.com.pk. 8 March 2016. The Express Tribune. 4 August 2019.
  3. Web site: Bowing out on a high. Tribune.com.pk. 25 April 2016. The Express Tribune. 4 August 2019.
  4. Web site: Rising star Abdullah Qureshi planning to release new singles. 25 January 2018. Daily Times. 4 August 2019.
  5. Web site: I'm honoured if Coldplay copied my music video, says Abdullah Qureshi. Haq. Irfan Ul. 2020-01-03. Images. en. 2020-02-25.
  6. Web site: This musician's response to Coke Studio's Afreen is going viral. Tribune.com.pk. 22 August 2016. The Express Tribune. 4 August 2019.
  7. Web site: Abdullah takes a trip down memory lane with his latest single Kali Santro. 3 July 2018. The Nation. 4 August 2019.
  8. Web site: 'Kali Santro' is Abdullah Qureshi's new single. Gulf News. 4 August 2019.
  9. Web site: Farhad Humayun is back with the debut session of Levi's Live Round 2. Desk. Instep. The News International. 4 August 2019.
  10. Web site: Up, close & personal with Abdullah Qureshi. 24 January 2018. The Nation. 4 August 2019.
  11. Web site: Haq. Irfan Ul. 2020-01-03. I'm honoured if Coldplay copied my music video, says Abdullah Qureshi. 2020-07-16. Images. en.
  12. Web site: 2020-01-02. Coldplay's video for 'Daddy' shows stark resemblance with Abdullah Qureshi's 'Laapata'. 2020-07-16. The Express Tribune. en.
  13. Web site: Abdullah Qureshi bids farewell to music for religious reasons .
  14. Web site: Abdullah Qureshi's new single screened at Farhad Humayun's Riot Studios. 27 November 2018. Daily Times. 4 August 2019.
  15. Web site: Abdullah Qureshi drops nostalgic new single 'Kali Santro' Pakistan Today. Pakistan Today. 4 August 2019.
  16. Web site: Abdullah Qureshi impresses with new music video, 'Laapata'. Sabeeh. Maheen. The News International. 4 August 2019.
  17. Web site: Abdullah Qureshi's Laapata Proves He's a True Maestro of Current Generation. Arif. Aayan. Musicians of Pakistan. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20191112084819/https://www.musiciansofpakistan.com/2019/06/abdullah-qureshi-laapata.html . 12 November 2019 . 2019-11-12.
  18. Web site: Abdullah Qureshi back with new single 'Aaja'. gulfnews.com. en. 2019-12-24.
  19. Web site: Abdullah Qureshi drops music video for the romantic new single 'Aaja'. 2019-12-20. Daily Times. en-US. 2019-12-24.
  20. Web site: Abdullah Qureshi drops 'Baat Adhuri'. Sabeeh. Maheen. www.thenews.com.pk. en. 2020-02-19.
  21. Web site: Abdullah Qureshi drops new single 'Baat Adhuri' on Valentine's Day. 2020-02-15. Daily Times. en-US. 2020-02-25.
  22. Web site: Quick Read. 2020-02-17. The Nation. en. 2020-02-25.
  23. Web site: Abdullah Qureshi sang the best PSL song for Islamabad United, but YOU WON'T BELIEVE what he has to say about the team!. Daily Pakistan Global. 23 February 2017. 4 August 2019.
  24. Web site: Heer Maan Ja soundtrack released. NewsBytes. The News International. 4 August 2019.
  25. Web site: Full music album of 'Heer Maan Ja' released. 29 July 2019. Daily Times. 4 August 2019.
  26. Web site: 2021-08-01 . Abdullah Qureshi apologises for sliding into girls' DMs . 2024-04-09 . The Express Tribune . en.
  27. Web site: 2021-08-02 . Woman claims Abdullah Qureshi sent inappropriate messages to her 18-year-old sister . 2024-04-09 . Daily Jang . en-US.

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