Asrar اسرار | |
|---|---|
| Born | Syed Asrar Shah (1985-04-20)20 April 1985 (age 40) Azad Kashmir, Pakistan |
| Origin | Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Genres | Punjabi,Sufi rock, Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, composer, music director. |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, ukulele |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels | Coke Studio Pakistan |
| Website | https://asrar.pk |
Syed Asrar Shah better known asAsrar (born 20 April 1985)[1] is a Pakistani singer-songwriter, musician, composer and writer based inLahore. He is known for his Bollywood debut withAfghan Jalebi inPhantom (2015 film).[2]
Asrar was born on 20 April 1985 inAzad Kashmir and later in 1992 his family moved toHyderabad, Sindh, and then toLahore in 2007. From an early age, he was inspired bySufi music and started writing his songs.[3][1]
Asrar received training from Ustad Sultan Ahmed Khan inHyderabad then in 2007 he moved toLahore where he participated and stood first in Pakistan Musical Conference.
In 2011 he released his debut single "Nai Saiyyo". He joined the television programCoke Studio in 2014 and released his song "Sub Aakho Ali Ali" during the show.[4]
He made hisBollywood debut in July 2015 with a songAfghan Jalebi for the filmPhantom (2015 film).[5][6]
In 2018 he recorded a track fromBang-e-Dara byMuhammad Iqbal, "Tere Ishq Ki Inteha Chahta Hoon".[7]
Asrar has also started his own music production company namedSoul Speaks andRaagbaaz.[8]
He also sang for famous Pakistani drama serialsCheekh andParizaad's OST.
| Year | Song | Music | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singles | |||
| 2023 | Apan Dono | Asrar & Majid Raza | Director: Adnan Tariq |
| 2022 | "Ni Main sadkay" | Majid Raza & Asrar | Director: Majid Raza |
| 2022 | "Malang | Asrar & Raafay Israr | Bisconni Music |
| 2021 | "Desi Wedding Ho Rahi Hai" | Asrar & Majid Raza | Crimson X Saira Shakira |
| 2021 | "Nijat" | Asrar & Majid Raza | Director and Cinematographer: Imran Javed |
| 2021 | "Quaid Ka Pakistan" | J Ali | |
| 2020 | Chaachi Maasi | Asrar & Majid Raza | Director: Majid Raza |
| 2020 | "Ibn-E-Mariyam" | Majid Raza & asrar | Director:Majid Raza |
| 2018 | "Mast Hua" | J Ali | Audiam |
| 2018 | "Lajpaal Ali" | J Ali | Director: Shani Zee |
| 2018 | "Sag e Ali" | J Ali | Director: Abdullah |
| 2018 | "Elia" | Asrar & Majid Raza | Director: Adnan Tariq |
| 2018 | "Murshad" | Asrar & Majid Raza | Director: Adnan Tariq |
| 2018 | "Sab Ki Khair" | J Ali | Raagbaaz Production |
| 2018 | "O Mastanay" | J Ali | |
| 2018 | "Ni Saiyo" | J Ali | Directed By, Nauman Saeed |
| 2018 | "Nasha Nasha" | J Ali | |
| 2018 | "Malango" | J Ali | Raagbaaz Productions |
| 2019 | "Chattan" | Asrar & Majid Raza | Directed by, Adnan Tariq |
| 2019 | "Ishq Hawa mean" | J Ali | Lyrics: Wasi Shah |
| 2019 | "Hussain Tha, Hussain Hai" | Asrar & Majid Raza | |
| Coke Studio & Others | |||
| 2017 | "Lajpaal Ali" | Pepsi Battle of the Bands, Season 2 | Solo |
| 2014 | "Sab Akho Ali Ali" | Coke Studio, Season 7 | Solo |
| 2014 | "Shakar Wandaan Re" | Coke Studio, Season 7 | Solo |
| 2018 | "Gaddiye" | Coke Studio, Season 11 | Attaullah Khan Esakhelvi |
| 2018 | "Wah Jo Kalaam" | Coke Studio, Season 11 | Shamu Bai & Vishnu |
| Films | |||
| 2015 | "Afghan Jalebi (Ya Baba)"[9] | Phantom | Bollywood Movie |
| 2015 | "Bhaag Ja" | Wrong No. | Pakistani Film |
| 2016 | "Shakar Wandan" | Ho Mann Jahaan | |
| 2016 | "Funkaraan" | Actor in Law | |
| 2016 | Dekh Magar Pyaar Say | Dekh Magar Pyaar Say | |
| 2017 | "Bulleya" | Rangreza | |
| 2018 | Khotay Da Putar | The Donkey King | |
| 2019 | "Peedaan" | Swaarangi | |