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| Abrar-ul-Haq | |
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| Born | July 21, 1968 |
| Origin | Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Genres | Bhangra Pop Rock |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter Musician |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Labels | Sound Master Moviebox Kizmet Records Planet Recordz |
| Website | http://www.saharaforlife.org/ |
Abrar-ul-Haq (Urdu/Punjabi: ابرار الحق) (born July 21, 1968) is a Pakistani pop, bhangra and folk singer. On his first album "Billo De Ghar" his name appears as simply "Abrar". Before becoming a singer, he was a geography teacher at the Aitchison College in Lahore.
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Life
In December 2011 it was reported that Abrar ul Haq had joined the Pakistani political party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.[1]
Controversy
Abrar caused some controversy with his Parmeen. He was criticized by the columnist Javed Chaudry for using the common female Pakistani name of Parveen in an odd way. This followed Chaudhry receiving a letter from a girl name Parveen that related the effects of the song on her life. The girl claimed that she had stopped attending college in Lahore because of harassment from male students. The case was taken to Pakistan's Supreme Court, which ordered Abrar to change the lyrics. He stated that he would abide by the court's decision.[2]
Sahara for Life Trust
He is the founder and chairman of Sahara for Life Trust, a charitable organisation promoting health and education in remote areas.[3]
Musical collaborations
Abrar-ul-Haq has collaborated with Khiza on the album titled "Turning Point" by Khiza. Abrar has also collaborated with ADH which will NOT release on the album 'Taubah Taubah' but as a single. Veronica's album 'Sanam' will be releasing soon which will feature Abrar-ul-Haq produced by Rishi Rich. Abrar-ul-Haq's latest album called Sar Uthaaq Kay which is his second complication album, was released in October 2010.[dated info]
Discography
- Billo De Ghar (1995)
- Majajani (1998)
- Bay Ja Cycle Tay (1999)
- Assan Jana Mall-o Mall (February 5, 2002)
- Nachan Main Audhay Naal (June 1, 2004)
- Naara Sada Ishq Aey (March 2007)
Studio albums
Compilations and studio albums
- Mein Gaddi Aap Chalawan Ga (2000)
- Sar Utha Ke (2010)
Singles
- Ki Karan Day O (2011) Ft Jawad-Shahzman
Awards
- In 2000, PTV World gave him award for best folk singer: also in the category was Arif Lohar and following year he won award for best pop singer from the same institute.
- He is six years consecutive award holder for best pop singer on PTV Awards.
Political career
On 19 December, 2011 Abrar-ul-Haq started his political career by joining Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf.
References
- ^ "Abrar Ul Haq Singer & Philanthropist Joins Pakistan Tehreek e Insaaf". Awami. 19 December 2011. http://www.awamiweb.com/abrar-ul-haq-singer-philanthropist-joins-pakistan-tehreek-e-insaaf-32780.html. Retrieved 2012-01-03.
- ^ Pakistani pop star told to cut girl's name from song. Reuters. May 30, 2007. Retrieved on 2011-09-25.
- ^ About Sahara for Life Trust. saharaforlife.org
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