Rushk Explained
| Rushk |
| Origin: | Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan |
| Years Active: | 2000–2009
2013–present |
| Genre: | Rock, jazz, funk rock, R&B, gothic rock, dark rock |
| Label: | Sound Master (2000–2007), Independent (2007–2009, 2014–present) |
| Associated Acts: | Ali Haider, The Milestones |
| Current Members: | Tara Mahmood
Ziyaad Gulzar
Sikandar Mufti
Ali Jafri
Uns Mufti |
| Past Members: | Nazia Zuberi |
Rushk is a Pakistani rock band from Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, formed in 2000.[1] They gained fame through their single "Behti Naar", and its music video which was directed by Saqib Malik.
History
2000–2009
Rushk was formed in 2000 with Nazia Zuberi on vocals, Uns Mufti on guitars and songwriter Ziyaad Gulzar on guitars and keys. They released their debut single "Behti Naar" in the 2000s. The music video was directed by Saqib Malik. "Behti Naar" was nominated in the Best Alternative Song at the 2004 Indus Music Awards[2]
The band released their debut album Sawal in 2006 consisting of 14 tracks under the record label Sound Master which received positive reviews.[3]
"Behti Naar" was also used as the title song for the Hum TV television series, Malaal.[4]
2012 Bollywood debut
Although the band had been in hiatus since 2009, they released a revamped version of "Adhoora Hoon" from their debut album Sawaal under the title "Darta Hoon (Adhoora Hoon)" for the soundtrack of the Bollywood film, Jism 2.[5]
2013–present
Rushk returned in 2013 with Uns Mufti and Ziyaad Gulzar reprising their roles and being joined by Tara Mahmood, Sikandar Mufti and Ali Jafri and released their first single accompanied by a music video after their comeback titled "Mera Naam".[6] They released two other singles "Tujhay Patta To Chalay" and "Aye Na".
The band participated in the 2013 Global Battle of the Bands and were finalists.[7]
In 2014, Rushk also released the single "Bori" for the delayed 2014 Pakistani film Downward Dog and has worked on the musical score of the film.[8]
The band has also been performing at different venues around the world since then.[9] [10]
Band members
- Current
- Tara Mahmood - lead vocals (2014–present)
- Ziyaad Gulzar - guitars and keys (2000–2009, 2014–present)
- Uns Mufti - guitars and songwriter (2000–2009, 2014–present)
- Ali Jafri - bass (2014–present)
- Sikandar Mufti - drums (2014–present)
- Former
- Nazia Zuberi - lead vocals (2000–2009)
- Timeline
Discography
Albums
Sawal
| Italic Title: | no |
| Sawal |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | Rushk |
| Released: | 2006 |
| Recorded: | 2005 |
| Genre: | Rock, Alternative Rock. Gothic Rock, Dark Rock |
| Label: | Sound Master |
Sawal was released in 2006. The album has received positive reviews. The song "Behti Naar" was used as the title song for the 2009 Hum TV television series, Malaal. The song "Adhoora Hoon" was used in the 2012 Bollywood film, Jism 2.
- Track Listing
- Personnel
- Nazia Zuberi - lead vocals (2014 – present)
- Ziyaad Gulzar - guitars and keys(2000-2009)
- Uns Mufti - guitars and songwriter
- Singles
- "Behti Naar"
- "Khuahish"
- "Adhoora Hoon"
- Music videos
Soundtracks
Pakistani television series
- "Behti Naar" for the 2009 Hum TV television series Malaal, and also part of their debut album Sawal. The song was originally released in 2001.
Bollywood
- "Darta Hoon (Adhoora Hoon)" for the 2012 Bollywood film Jism 2, and also part of their debut album Sawal. The song was originally released in 2006 under the title "Adhoora Hoon", which was also the name used in their debut album.
Pakistani films
- Bori for the delayed 2014 Pakistani film Downward Dog.
Singles
- "Tujhay Patta To Chalay" (2014)
- "Mera Naam" (2014)
- "Aye Na" (2016)
- "Muwaaslati Saiyara" (2020)
Music videos
- "Behti Naar" (2001)
- "Khuahish" (2004)
- "Mera Naam" (2014)
- "Muwaaslati Saiyara" (2020)
Awards and nominations
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: Pakistani indie musicians worth checking out. Nation.com.pk. 5 March 2015. 14 October 2017. 6 October 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171006143443/http://nation.com.pk/blogs/05-Mar-2015/pakistani-indie-musicians-worth-checking-out. live.
- Web site: Pakipop.com > Reflection > And The Nominees Are .... Pakipop.com. 14 October 2017. 26 November 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171126121523/http://www.pakipop.com/reflection/nominees.html. live.
- Web site: Pakipop.com > Evaluation > Rushk - Sawal. Pakipop.com. 14 October 2017. 23 November 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171123084503/http://www.pakipop.com/evaluation/sawal.html. live.
- Web site: Download : "Behti Naar" Ost Malal By Rushk -. Waqas. Sarwar. 6 November 2009. Pakium.pk. 14 October 2017. 25 August 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170825144908/http://www.pakium.pk/2009/11/06/download-ost-malal. live.
- Web site: MUSIC REVIEW - Jism 2. Indiatimes.com. 6 July 2012. 14 October 2017. 25 August 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170825185240/http://www.indiatimes.com/bollywood/music-review-jism-2_-30895.html. live.
- Web site: The return of Rushk. Madeeha. Syed. 23 June 2014. Dawn.com. 14 October 2017. 25 August 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170825150218/https://www.dawn.com/news/1114626. live.
- Web site: Rushk - GBOB Pakistan Champions. GBOB Worldwide. 31 January 2014. 14 October 2017. YouTube. 5 April 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230405164703/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8jnwh1MQM4. live.
- Web site: Rushk Contributing Music to the Soundtrack to Downward Dog. Koolmuzone.pk. 21 November 2013. 14 October 2017. 2 November 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171102001442/http://www.koolmuzone.pk/2013/11/downward-dog-rushk-soundtrack/. live.
- Web site: Rushk: The sound of synergy - The Express Tribune. 21 January 2016. Tribune.com.pk. 14 October 2017. 6 July 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170706231303/https://tribune.com.pk/story/1031825/rushk-the-sound-of-synergy/. live.
- Web site: The haunting ways of Rushk. Maheen. Sabeeh. Thenews.com.pk. 14 October 2017. 14 October 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171014192038/https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/93935-The-haunting-ways-of-Rushk. live.
