Ahmed Jahanzeb Explained

Ahmed Jahanzeb
Birth Name:Ahmed Jehanzeb Usmani
Alias:The Wonder Boy
Birth Place:Karachi, Pakistan
Genre:Pop, Classical
Occupation:Singer-songwriter, musician
Years Active:1984–present
Label:Sound Master

Ahmed Jahanzeb Usmani (Urdu: {{nq|احمد جہاں زیب عثمانی) is a Pakistani pop singer and composer.[1] He was born in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.

Known also as AJ and Wonderboy as he released his first record at a very young age of 8. Jahanzeb is one of the few singers of the country, who have been trained in classical music and that is why he mostly sings soul stirring slow songs. Jahanzeb was trained under the guidance of Ustad Rais Khan, who made him his shagird (pupil) in a ceremony called Rasm-e-Gandha Bandhi held at the Sheraton Hotel in 1988. The ceremony, one of its kind to be ever held in Pakistan, was attended by celebrities, dignitaries and media people.

Live concerts

Ahmed Jahanzeb is a familiar name in the touring circuit of Pakistani pop singers, He has done over 2000 shows and has shared the stage with musicians like AR Rahman, Sonu Nigam, Sunidhi Chauhan, Ali Azmat and Strings (band).[2]

Coke Studio (Pakistan) artist

Ahmed Jahanzeb made his debut on Coke Studio (Pakistan) in 2016 as one of their featured artists. He also has his own studio producing documentaries and films for television.

Albums and OSTs

OSTs and singles

Filmography

Drama
YearTitleRoleAdditional notes
2008-09The GhostMansoor Kareem
2011Khuda Aur MuhabbatAbdullahGeo Entertainment
2010BolA Shoaib Mansoor film
2007Khuda Kay LiyeA Shoaib Mansoor film

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/artists/5d5a3bac-003c-4849-af2b-d18790df43e7 Ahmed Jahanzeb music on BBC Music website
  2. News: THE GRAPEVINE: Concert Scene . Dawn . Pakistan . 16 December 2018 . 18 September 2020.
  3. https://www.cokestudio.com.pk/season9/ahmed-jahanzeb.html Ahmed Jahanzeb profile on Coke Studio (Pakistan) website
  4. Web site: Ahmed Jahanzeb overwhelmed by incredible triumph of ‘Ishq Murshid' OST.
  5. News: The Ahmed Jahanzeb you knew, died long ago . Rafay Mahmood. 1 September 2016. The Express Tribune (newspaper). 26 January 2020.