Lahore: Following the successful release of his third studio album ‘Beetaye Pal’, Ali Sher introduces his work as a composer on a collaborative single with Rafaqat Ali Khan entitled ‘Ishq‘.
Originally written by Ghulam Farid Khan, Ali’s composition is inspired by the Sindhi Bharwain Rag and is a fusion of both Eastern and Western instruments such as Ethnic Percussions, Muted Guitar, ‘Tabla‘, ‘Dholak‘ and ‘Duff‘. He has also incorporated African instruments such as the ‘D.Jembe’ and ‘Congo’.
Rafaqat Ali Khan, who hails from the illustrious Sham Chaurasia Gharana is renowned for his work in various Bollywood productions including the Hrithik Raushan hit ‘Krrish‘. In harmony with his family generational legacy, Rafaqat Ali Khan brings the classical ‘Khayal Gayeki’ inspiration and tradition to Ali Sher’s composition.
Speaking about this collaboration, Ali Sher has said, “I’ve always wanted to collaborate with Rafaqat Sahab, but never got a chance. I’ve seen him perform numerous times, and have been mesmerized by the depth and passion with which he sings. I believe Rafaqat Sahab’s ‘Gayeki’ is deeply rooted in our heritage and I am thrilled to be a part of ‘Ishq’.
“This ‘‘ style of singing has been around for over 100 years and belongs to my Gharana. Ali Sher has composed and arranged this song beautifully. He is an intelligent and passionate musician and we are currently planning on doing a whole album together.” says Rafaqat Ali Khan on his collaboration with Ali Sher for ‘Ishq‘.
Recorded at Ali Sher’s studio, Ishq has been roughly arranged based on the free form vocals of Rafaqat Ali Khan. With the release of this song, Ali Sher plans to collaborate with various classical and Sufiartists in the future to develop his work as a composer.
The name Omer Nadeem may not ring too many bells among the larger audience, but the fact of the matter is that this guy has been around long enough to work with some of the major music acts of Pakistan these days including Atif Aslam.
Although fame has eluded him from time to time he is now ready to expose his real talent and take the level up a notch.
It was when he was 12 that his interest in music began to increase. He was friends with Haider Haleem at the time and Goher Mumtaz would come to Haider’s place to give him guitar lessons. In such circumstances Omer was, more or less, a self taught guitarist, his own passion driving him to observe and learn what he can by himself.
Hawk Eyes Going To Arrange A Concert For you ( Winter Fest 09 ) On 23rd Oct. Omer Nadeem, Irzaan Band, Sahir Band, Lithim, Ali Sherry, Billy X, Humza
Sheikh, ShaDows, Saim Khan, Stone Band, Pulse, With Many More Bands and
Solos.
Venue: Time Square Hall opp….Mian plaza, Johar Town lahore.
What do musicians do on Eid? Well, they spend it like any other Pakistani, mostly traditionally. This Eid survey threw up some surprising results. Amanat Ali of Kohram fame is possibly the most fashion conscious musician going, followed by Farhan Saeed and Goher Mumtaz of Jal. On the other hand, hardcore rocker Ali Noor is against blowing up big bucks for a designer outfit on Eid. His brother Ali Hamza wears whatever his mother or grandmother wants him to and so does Ehtesham of ‘Aisi Taisi’ fame. Nearly everyone favours tradition for a day or two at most and then will get back into their jeans and chill out… except for Uns Mufti who gives out the loudest rebel yell of all…
Lollywood actress Veena Malik has obtained South African visa and will leave for Johannesburg from Islamabad to meet pace maker Muhammad Asif, reliable sources reported on Friday in Lahore. The sources revealed that Veena was going to South Afria to meet Asif as the bowler was already there for the Champions’ Trophy.
Love affair between Veena and Asif was started in December 2008. Veena rejected the claim that she ever tied the knot with Asif, when her ex-boyfriend Babarak Shah pursued them. The scandal was revealed in the country’s newspapers.
The sources said Veena would set for South Africa on Sunday night. She would celebrate Muhammad Asif’s return to the national team there.
When Veena contacted, she told that it’s her right to go wherever she wanted and that it’s her personal life and nobody had right to interfere in it. “South Africa is a beautiful country and she often visits the country”, she added.
4 Urdu, 2 Pashto and One Punjabi film
Only a single Punjab film will be released in Lahore on this Eid-ul-Fittar. Four Urdu movies are scheduled as well. Two Pashto movies will be screened in Pakhtonkha and Karachi’s cinemas. Here are Eid-ul-Fittar moves 2009:
Nach kay yaar Mana (Punjabi)
Company (Urdu)
Red Light Hotel (Urdu)
Red Line (Urdu)
Medam X (Urdu)
Mab Khanka Heroye (Pashto)
… (Pashto)
Punjabi film Nach kay Yaar manana will be screened on Shabistan Cinema, Urdu film Company on Metropole
Cinema, Urdu film Red Light Hotel on Capital Cinema and Urdu film Medam X on Odeon Cinema. Urdu film Red Line has yet to get any cinema in Lahore.
The production work on a mega drama serial on the issue of militancy and terrorism “Khuda Zameen Se Gia Nahin” is in full swing these days. Written by renowned writer Asghar Nadeem Syed the Serial is being directed by a young director Kashif Nisar. Rich on the feelings of nationalism, sacrifice, valor and fighting spirit, the serial contains sequences that are akin to Hollywood production standards.
These sequences have been shot on the challenging locations of Rahimyar Khan, Bahawalpur, Jehlum, Islamabad and Frontier province. Instead of using artificial sets new constructions have been undertaken to meet the demand of ‘Khuda Zameen Se Gaya Nahin‘. Another striking aspect of this drama is that artistes from all over Pakistan have performed in the play. The cast includes Nauman Ijaz, Ayesha Khan, Ayub Khoso, Syed Jibran, Sara Chaudhry, Tipu, Irum Akhtar, Rasheed Naz, Rashid Mehmood, Asim Bokhari, Azeem Sajjad, Najeeba Faiz and Capt. Zeeshan Malik among several others.
Viewers will see these artistes in a novel way depicting real life situations which have been missing in conventional drama serials. To the surprise of viewers Nauman Ijaz will be appearing as a Pushtun youth for the first time in his acting career.The serial will depict the exploitation of youth by militants converting them into suicide bombers. It will also exhibit the agony of destruction of human psyche and relationships in wake of rampant terrorism in country in a realistic manner.
The Title Track of the drama has been sung by prominent singer and nephew of legendary Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan while the credit for earnest music goes to eminent music director Sahir Ali Bagga. The hear touching lyrics have been written by a young poet Imran Raza. The song is being telecast on all television and FM Radio networks across the country. “Khuda Zameen Se Gaya Nahin” will soon be telecast on leading TV networks all across Pakistan.
Lollywood Super Star Yousuf Khan Died in Shaikh Zayed Hospital Lahore by Heart Attack on 20 September 2009. His namaz-e-janaza will be expected at 3:00 pm in JanazGah Lahore and he will be buried in Kasur near his mother grave.
Lollywood actress Meera and her family may be booked for theft, for police are said to have agreed to register a case against them at the insistence of Attiqur Rehman, the man who claims to be the film star’s husband.
According to Dunya News, Attiq had written to the local police in Lahore seeking help in recovering the money he spent on the actress and her film career.
He even accused Meera, her mother and brother of “theft”, reports the Daily Times.
Talking to the channel, Rehman said that he bought Meera a house in DHA Lahore, and also gifted her antique furniture for the house.
He also told the channel that he funded many of her films and TV projects.
LAHORE: Famous film actress Meera revealed that Ateequr Rehman, a person claiming to be her husband, came to her to become an actor, a local TV channel reported. Meera said she had established a production house through which she was launching new artists. Ateequr Rehman came to her to become an actor and the photographs with Ateequr Rehman were taken at this occasion, which Ateequr Rehman had used for wrong purpose, she said.
The name Omer Nadeem may not ring too many bells among the larger audience, but the fact of the matter is that this guy has been around long enough to work with some of the major music acts of Pakistan these days including Atif Aslam.
Lollywood actress Meera and her family may be booked for theft, for police are said to have agreed to register a case against them at the insistence of Attiqur Rehman, the man who claims to be the film star’s husband.
