Badnaam (band) explained

Origin:	Lahore
Years Active:	2009–present
Associated Acts:	Pepsi Battle of the Bands
Current Members:	Ahmed Jilani Lala Ahsan Raheem Shahbaz Sunny
Genre:	Grunge, sufi rock
Label:	PepsiCo Pakistan

Badnaam ^[1] is a Pakistani grunge band^[2] from Lahore, Pakistan. It is the runners up band of Pepsi Battle of the Bands Season 2 in 2017.^[3] Formed in 2009, the band has played for numerous shows throughout Pakistan before performing in Pepsi Battle of the Bands. The three-member band consists of Ahmed Jilani (vocalist and lead guitarist), Lala Ahsan (drummer), and Raheem Shahbaz Sunny (bassist). The band also performed the team anthem 'Quetta Kai Kai' for Quetta Gladiators in the 4th Edition of Pakistan Super League.^[4] The band gained popularity because of their sufi rock and grunge genre and their combination of a unique performing style and use of strong vocals.^[5]

Pepsi Battle of the Bands

After ending up as the runners up in Pepsi Battle of the Bands, Badnaam released Aik Nuktay^{[6] [7]} as part of their album along with Kashmir at a star studded evening in Avari Towers in Karachi.^[8] The albums were released by Pepsi.^{[9] [10]}

Discography

Pepsi Battle of the Bands

• Alif Allah
• Kala Jora Pa
• Bismillah Karan^[11]
• Ishqnaama (Mashup)
• Daastan-e-Faqeer
• Sham-e-Qalandar
• Khawaja Ki Deewani
• Kalyaan Ishq
• Deh Khudaya

Debut albums

• Ishq Mein Tere
• Aik Nuktay
• Zindagi

Ready Steady No

• Chham Chham - Ready Steady No

Pakistan Super League

• Quetta Kai Kai

Band members

• Ahmed Jilani
• Lala Ahsan
• Raheem Shahbaz Sunny

Nominations

• Nominated in Lux Style Awards in 2018 for Khwaji Ki Deewani in Best Emerging Talent Category^[12]
• Shan-e-Pakistan Awards 2018 for Best Rock Song^[13]

See also

• List of Pakistani music bands

External links

• Badnaam on YouTube

Notes and References

1. Web site: Badtameez, Badruh and 'Badnaam' - Entertainment. Dunya News. 2019-08-26.
2. Web site: BBC Asian Network - Waqas Saeed, Pakistani Sufi Band Badnaam. BBC. en-GB. 2019-08-26.
3. Web site: Badnaam thrills music lovers. Salman. Peerzada. 2018-01-25. DAWN.COM. en. 2019-08-02.
4. Web site: www.cricingif.com. Cricingif. en. 2019-08-02.
5. Web site: Four bands that Pepsi Battle of the Bands gave Pakistan Pakistan Today. www.pakistantoday.com.pk. 2019-08-02.
6. Web site: Sufi band Badnaam launch video for 'Aik Nuktay’. gulfnews.com. en. 2019-08-02.
7. Web site: The evolution of Pepsi Battle of the Bands alumni Kashmir and Badnaam. 2018-05-13. Daily Times. en-US. 2019-08-02.
8. Web site: Kashmir and Badnaam debut albums launched. NewsBytes. www.thenews.com.pk. en. 2019-08-02.
9. Web site: ‘Pepsi Battle of the Bands’ launches two new albums for Kashmir and Badnaam. Tribune.com.pk. 2018-05-11. The Express Tribune. en. 2019-08-02.
10. Web site: Kashmir — The Band and Badnaam launch albums. gulfnews.com. en. 2019-08-26.
11. Web site: Stop Everything and See Badnaam's Crazy Performance That Received a Standing Ovation in Pepsi Battle of the Bands!. Kazi. Zain. 2017-09-03. Parhlo. en-US. 2019-08-02.
12. Web site: Here are the winners from the Lux Style Awards 2018. 2018-03-02. Lux Style Awards. en. 2019-08-28.
13. Web site: Shaan-E-Pakistan Reveals The Trophy And Nominations For Music Achievements Awards. 2019-03-08. Lens. en-US. 2019-08-28.