Zulfiqar Jabbar Khan

Zulfiqar Jabbar Khan (Xulfi)
Born (1980-10-28) 28 October 1980
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Nationality Pakistani
Alma mater FAST-NUCES
Occupation Singer-songwriter, musician, music producer
Years active 1996–present
Spouse(s) Wajeeha Badar (m. 2011)

Musical career

Instruments Vocals, Guitar, Keyboard
Associated acts Call (band), Entity Paradigm, Nescafe Basement
Website Jilawatan.com/xulfi

Zulfiqar Jabbar Khan - Xulfi (Urdu: ذوالفقار جبار خان‎; 28 October 1980), commonly known as Xulfi, is a Pakistani singer-songwriter and music producer.[1] Starting his career in 1994, Xulfi has established himself as one of the most prolific artists in the Pakistan music industry, and is the recipient of multiple awards in Pakistan, including the ARY Music Award and the Indus Music Award. He was also nominated for the Lux Style Awards, the The Musik Awards and for the Best Debut Singer at the Radio Mirchi Awards 2009[2] for the song Yeh Pal from the movie Aasma. He was also nominated for the Airtel Radio Mirchi Awards in India.

Xulfi's current project is Nescafe Basement,[3] for which he serves as producer and mentor. The show won the award for Best Music Show at the Express Tribune Awards Best in Media Innovation, and has also won an award at the PAS Awards.[4] He was also nominated for the Airtel Radio Mirchi Awards in India.

Life and career

Xulfi was the composer, music producer, guitarist for Entity Paradigm (EP). Entity Paradigm was formed by Xulfi between 1996 and 1999 but was officially announced as a band only in 2000. EP disbanded in 2007 and got back together again, this time without Xulfi, but separated again within a year.[5]

Xulfi is music producer, songwriter, lead guitarist for his band Call. He blames the lack of proper recognition of music as a separate 'industry', as the reason for it achieving only mediocre success.[6]

Xulfi has also been involved in a number of Bollywood projects as composer, lyricist and producer. Some of his well-known works include Laaree Chooti from Ek Chalis Ki Last Local in 2007, Yeh Pal from Aasma in 2009, Dhadke Jiya from Aalo Chaat[7] in 2009, and Kuch Aisa, Kuch Aisa (Sad Version) and Reh Jaane Do from Aao Wish Karein[8] in 2009.

Xulfi has produced, recorded, engineered, mixed and mastered music albums for Call's Jilawatan and Dhoom albums, Entity Paradigm's album Irtiqa, Jal's album Aadat,[9] Roxen's album Rozen-e-Deewaar, Inteha's album Daastaan,[10] and Ankur Tewari's album Jannat.[11]

Nescafe Basement has received very positive critical reviews ever since its inception. For example, John Newman, an internationally renowned artist, expressed his appreciation for one of his songs, Love Me Again, which was covered on the show by an all-girls band.[12] Roxette also shared Nescafe Basement's cover of their song 'She's got the look' [13] John Newman tweeted the Nescafe Basement cover version of the song Love me again and called it ‘dope’. [14]


Personal life

Zulfiqar Jabbar Khan married Wajeeha Badar in 2011.[15]

Music videos

Music Video Album Band Year
Aghosh Iritqa EP 2003
Hamein Aazma Iritqa EP 2003
Kahan Hai Tu Iritqa EP 2003
Waqt Iritqa EP 2003
Hamesha Iritqa EP 2003
Nishaan Jilawatan Call 2003
Pukaar Jilawatan Call 2003
Shayad Jilawatan Call 2004
Sab Bhula Kai Jilawatan Call 2005
Bichar Kai Bhee Jilawatan Call 2006
Kuch Naheen Jilawatan Call 2006
Hum Se Hai Yeh Zamaana Dhoom Call 2007
Aasmaan Dhoom Call 2007
Ho Jaane De Dhoom Call 2009
Main Esa Hi Hoon Dhoom Call 2011

Discography

Albums

Release Date Album
October 1, 2003 Irtiqa
November 20, 2005 Jilawatan
January 26, 2011 Dhoom

Awards and nominations

Year Category Title Result
Indus Music Awards[16]
2004 Best Alternative Song Aghosh Won
2005 Best Rock Song Waqt Won
2005 Best Debut Pukaar Won
2006 Best Video Shayad Won
Lux Style Awards
2006 Best Video Irtiqa Nominated
2008 Best Song Laaree Chootee Nominated
2012 Best Album Dhoom[17] Nominated
ARY Musik Awards
2006 Best Lyrics Shayad Nominated
2006 Best Music Producer Xulfi Nominated
2006 Best Band Award Call Band Won
2009 Best Pop Song Laaree Chootee Nominated
Geo TV Network (AGG TV)
2007 Best Song Laaree Chootee Won
Jack Daniel Awards
2010 Producer of the Year Zulfiqar Jabbar Khan Won
Radio Mirchi Awards
2011 Best Debut Singer Yeh Pal Won
Nation Sunday Plus Awards[18]
2011 Best Music Album Nescafe Basement Won
2013 Best Music Album Nescafe Basement Won
PAS Awards Pakistan
2013 Best Hot Beverage Campaign Nescafe Basement Won
2014 Best in Media Innovation[19] Nescafe Basement Won
International Maxus Magnets Awards[20]
2013 Best Branded Content Nescafe Basement Won
Express Tribune Awards[21]
2011 Best Music Show Nescafe Basement Won

See also

References

  1. ↑ "We are unique we are better, that's why our music sells in India". Retrieved 2012-01-28.
  2. ↑ "Xulfi nominated as Best Upcoming Male Singer at Radio Mirchi Awards 2009". PakMediaRevolution.
  3. ↑ "Nescafe Basement kicks off - The Express Tribune". 2014-11-21. Retrieved 2016-08-13.
  4. ↑ Shah, Sohaib (2013-04-28). "Nescafé Basement wins the PAS Award! - Pak Media Revolution (PMR) | pakmediarevolution.pk". Retrieved 2016-08-13.
  5. ↑ "Entity Paradigm: Can one milk a dead cash cow?". Retrieved 2016-08-13.
  6. ↑ Uzair, Ahmad (2015-04-28). "Why can't the music industry be reinvented like the drama industry, asks Xulfi". Retrieved 2016-08-13.
  7. ↑ "Xulfi – 'Rock is an attitude' (Interview)".
  8. ↑ Mughal, Danish (2009-10-18). "Xulfi as a singer & music director in upcoming movie 'Aao Wish Karein' -". Retrieved 2016-08-13.
  9. ↑ Sam (2005-03-07). "Still waters run deep: "I want to be a part of history"". Still waters run deep. Retrieved 2016-08-13.
  10. ↑ Sam (2009-05-20). "Still waters run deep: Kehna Chahta Hoon". Still waters run deep. Retrieved 2016-08-13.
  11. ↑ "Ankur Tewari On JD Rock Awards: "I'm a bit biased towards Indian Ocean" -". Rolling Stone India. 2012-01-23. Retrieved 2016-08-13.
  12. ↑ "John Newman shares 'dope' Nescafé Basement cover of his song - The Express Tribune". 2016-03-01. Retrieved 2016-08-13.
  13. ↑ "Roxette shares Nescafe Basement cover of their song - The Express Tribune". 2015-05-25. Retrieved 2016-09-10.
  14. ↑ "John Newman shares 'dope' Nescafé Basement cover of his song - The Express Tribune". 2016-03-01. Retrieved 2016-09-10.
  15. ↑ Mahmood, Arfa (2011-09-28). "Xulfi of Call Band married Wajeeha Badar (Wedding Pictures)". Retrieved 2016-08-13.
  16. ↑ "The 2nd Annual Indus Music Awards". www.paklinks.com. Retrieved 2016-08-13.
  17. ↑ "11th Lux Style Awards 2012 - Nominations Announced for 26 Categories". Retrieved 2016-08-13.
  18. ↑ M, Afrah (2013-01-03). "'Nescafé Basement' declared the 'BEST ALBUM' - Pak Media Revolution (PMR) | pakmediarevolution.pk". Retrieved 2016-08-13.
  19. ↑ Dawn.com (2014-05-17). "Advertising campaigns felicitated at PAS Awards". Retrieved 2016-08-13.
  20. ↑ Shah, Sohaib (2013-05-14). "Maxus Lahore Wins the global Maxus Magnets 2013 for Nescafe Basement - Pak Media Revolution (PMR) | pakmediarevolution.pk". Retrieved 2016-08-13.
  21. ↑ "2013-14: The Express Tribune awards - The Express Tribune". 2013-12-30. Retrieved 2016-08-13.
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