Bilal Khan (singer) explained

Bilal Khan
Native Name:بلال احمد خان
Birth Date:4 October 1986
Birth Place:Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Nationality:Pakistani
Education:Lahore University of Management Sciences, Virginia Commonwealth University
Years Active:2009–present
Known For:Bachana (song)
Notable Works:Sammi, Coke Studio, Khamoshi

Bilal Khan (Urdu: {{Nastaliq|بلال خان, born Bilal Ahmed Khan, 4 October 1986) is a Pakistani musician, actor, and YouTuber. He released his debut album Umeed in 2009. Singles released included "Bachana", "Tou Kia Hua", "Larho Mujhey", "Kabhi Gham Na Aey", and Mata-e-Jaan Hai Tu.[1] In 2012, he has been nominated for Best Album at the 11th Lux Style Awards for the album "Umeed". Khan holds a BSc (Hons) degree in Politics and Economics from Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) and later studied from Virginia Commonwealth University.[2] [3]

Early life and education

Bilal Khan was born on 4 October 1986. He had love for music from early days, buying guitars and playing music in his very room. He learned to play guitar through various articles on internet. He then moved to Lahore University of Management Sciences for a degree in Economics and Political Sciences.

Career

Early career

While still studying at Lahore University of Management Sciences, Bilal Khan released a song called "Bachana" that was released on YouTube. The song was later played on different music video channels in Pakistan in particular MTV. This earned him Best Singer of 2010 and Best Song of 2010 voted by the Pakistan FM 103.[4]

His first international concert was held in Kuala Lumpur and he has performed in the United Kingdom, US, Canada and United Arab Emirates.[5] Khan, from an introvert individual, was starting to become a popular for every university and school to have him sing.

Coke Studio (2011–2018)

Shortly after his musical career started he was called upon to sing for Coke Studio Season 4, marking his debut in Coke Studio. He performed two songs from his album "Umeed" on Coke Studio Pakistan, "To Kia Hua" and "Lamha".[6] He returned again on Coke Studio Pakistan, in season five, to sing songs from his second album "Maktoob" including "Larho Mujhey" and "Taaray".[7] In 2012, he left for the United States to pursue studies which led to a brief hiatus from singing. He returned to Pakistan in 2016 and restarted his musical career, while also venturing into acting. In addition, he makes vlogs on his YouTube channel. Khan has also performed his own song "Apna Gham" on Coke Studio (season 11) alongside Mishal Khawaja.

Playback singing

Bilal Khan has sung the official soundtracks of three Hum TV drama's including "Mata-e-Jaan" for Mata-e-Jaan Hai Tu, "Roshan Sitara" along with QB for Roshan Sitara and "Khamoshi" for Khamoshi (TV series). He was also nominated for Best singer at the 12th Lux Style Awards for "Mata e Jaan".[8] Khamoshi was also nominated for Best Original Soundtrack Popular[9]

Sponsorships

Bilal Khan recorded a song for Levi's called Anjaane, along with Zoe Vicajee, to pay tribute to "Strings". He also modeled for the Go Forth campaign by Levi's. In 2011 Khan released a tribute to Alamgir by recording the song called "Dekha Na Tha".[10]

Acting career

Khan acted in a telefilm called Tamanna ki Tamanna (2012) as Jazib Khan, that aired on Hum TV. The script was written by Bushra Ansari. It also stars Mathira and Sanam Saeed. It was directed by Siraj-ul-Haq and produced by Momina Duraid.[11]

Khan also acted in the Hum TV drama Sammi (2017) in which he played the role of Aliyaan, Sammi was also his debut drama. He has acted in Hum TV's hit drama serial Khamoshi (2017–2018) as Shahram in the main lead alongside Zara Noor Abbas, Affan Waheed and Iqra Aziz.[12]

Television

YearTVNotes
2015Tamanna Ki TamannaTelefilm
2017Sammi
2017–2018Khamoshi
2022Afrah TafreehTelefilm

Discography

YearTitle
2011UMEED
2012MAKTOOB
2019GO 4 IT (EP)

Singles

YearSong
2009"Bachana"
2009"Khuda"
2011"Anjaane"
"Dil Main Meray"
2012"Dekha Na Tha"
"Bhool"
"Mil Hee Gaya"
"Chupee"
2013"Pyaar"
"Dou Gharhee"
2014"Lagne Laga"
2015"Jee Raha Hoon Main"
2016"Save Me"
"Tooti Baraf"
2017"Song From A Broken Heart"
"Chorh Day"
2018"Summer Song"
"Bijleeyan"
"Dekha Tujhay"
"Tera Saath"
2019"oh oh oh"
"Get Over You"
"Seasons Change"
"Summer Song"
"Crazy"
"Wait For You"
"My Fault"
"You're Not Here"
"No Filter"
"Are You Happy"
"Safarnama"
"Storm"
2020"Bhool Gaey"
"Lakhan Vich Aik"
"Tum Ho"
"Teri Har Baat"
"Dar Naheen Lagta"
"Gallan Teriyan Mitheeyan"
2021"Muntazir"
"Marjawan"
"Kese Bhool Sakta Hoon"
2022"Qurban"
2023"Sirf Mere Liye"
"Dunya Ka Har Kona"
"Aik Tu"

Coke Studio (Pakistan)

YearSeasonSong
20114"To Kia Hua"
"Lamha"
20125"Larho Mujhey"
"Taaray"
201811"Apna Gham"

OST

YearSongRef.
2012"Mata-e-Jaan Hai Tu"
"Roshan Sitara"
2017"Khamoshi"[13]

Notes and References

  1. News: Up close with Bilal Khan in the US. The Express Tribune. 20 May 2012. 21 May 2012.
  2. News: Sheikh. Shahzaib. Bilal Khan talks about his acting stint,Lux Style Awards and new album. 14 February 2014. The News: Instep Today. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140323181145/http://magazine.thenews.com.pk/mag/detail_article.asp?id=3390&magId=11. 23 March 2014.
  3. News: So you think you can act?. The Express Tribune. 17 May 2010. 23 September 2011.
  4. Web site: Kari . Maria . Bilal Khan: An Unlikely Story . KoolMuzone Blog . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140323230050/http://www.koolmuzone.pk/2011/05/bilal-khan-an-unlikely-story-interview/ . 23 March 2014 .
  5. News: Bilal Khan on Coke Studio, OSTs, tours and more. 14 February 2014. Dawn News – InPageMagazine.
  6. News: Hottie of the Week: Bilal Khan. 14 February 2014. The Express Tribune.
  7. News: Bilal Khan the soulful crooner . 14 February 2014 . The News – Instep Today . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130325163054/http://jang.com.pk/thenews/may2012-weekly/nos-20-05-2012/instep/article2.asp . 25 March 2013 .
  8. News: Mahmood. Rafay. Mata e Jaan: Composition he wrote. 14 February 2014. The Express Tribune. 12 February 2012.
  9. News: Exciting: Hum Awards has revealed their viewers choice nominations list. Daily Pakistan Global. 2018-07-23. en-US.
  10. News: Franco. Cheero. Levi's music release. 14 February 2014. 1 June 2011.
  11. News: Khan. Sher. Bilal Khan: Acting pushed me out of my comfort zone. 14 February 2014. The Express Tribune. 22 August 2012.
  12. News: Going to the US was my best decision: Bilal Khan. The Express Tribune. 7 September 2017. 18 September 2017. Ahmed. Sarym.
  13. News: Going to the US was my best decision: Bilal Khan – The Express Tribune. 7 September 2017. The Express Tribune. 25 November 2017.