Farhan Saeed
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Farhan Saeed |
| Born |
14 September 1984 Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Origin | Lahore, Pakistan |
| Genres | Pop Rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Song Writer, Composer, Actor |
| Instruments | Vocals, Guitar |
| Years active | 2004– present |
| Associated acts |
Jal QB Saad Sultan Isha Sharvani Amrita Rao Hadiqa Kiani |
| Website |
www |
| Partner(s) | Urwa Hocane |
| Relatives |
Mawra Hocane (sister-in-law) Ins-e-Yazdan (brother-in-law) |
Farhan Saeed (Urdu: فرحان سعید ) is a Pakistani Singer. Farhan was the former lead vocalist of the Pakistani band Jal and is the owner of the restaurant Cafe Rock. He has sung in Urdu, Punjabi and English.
Solo career
On 3 September 2014,in an exclusive interview with The Express Tribune Farhan shocked the fans claiming that he has left Jal to pursue a solo career despite Goher Mumtaz offering him to continue his solo career while being a part of Jal.[1] On 8 September 2014, Farhan's departure was confirmed by Jal's guitarist Goher Mumtaz who wished him luck for his solo career.[2]
He made his Bollywood-singing breakthrough in 2014 by contributing a song to Vikram Bhatt's Creature 3D in 2014. The song, Naam-e-Wafa, is a romantic-duet with Indian vocalist Tulsi Kumar as the co-singer and Mithoon as the composer.[3]
Acting career
Farhan started his acting career by debuting in a leading role in the 2014 Hum TV drama serial De Ijazat Jo Tu alongside Sohai Ali Abro, Saba Hameed and Javaid Sheikh. He then played the lead role as Mohid Shuja in ARY Digital's Mere Ajnabi alongside Urwa Hocane who was the female lead.[4] He is currently playing the lead role of Arsh Taimoor in Hum TV's hit drama serial Udaari, in which Urwa Hocane is casted opposite him again too. Along with acting in the drama, Farhan has also collaborated with Hadiqa Kiani for the OST that has topped music charts all over Pakistan.[5]
He is currently playing the lead role again in ARY Digital's Teri Chah Mein alongside Maria Wasti and Saboor Ali and Hum TV's Sila alongside Ainy Jaffri.
Discography
Albums
| Year | Title | Note |
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| 2004 | Aadat | <as member of Jal> |
| 2007 | Boondh | |
Singles
| Year | Song | Note |
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| 2011 | Khuwahishon | Music Video |
| 2012 | Pi Jaun | Music Video |
| 2013 | Halka Halka Suroor | Music Video |
| 2014 | Roiyaan | Music Video |
| 2015 | Sajna | Official Audio |
| 2016 | Saathiya | Official Audio |
| Ji Jaun | Official Audio |
Bollywood Songs
| Year | Song | Film |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Meethi Yaadein | Qasam Se Qasam Se |
| Kyun Gayi | Dil Tenu Karda Ae Pyar | |
| 2014 | Naam-E-Wafa | Creature 3D |
| Bhool Na Jaana | Main Aur Mr. Riight |
Acting career
| Year | TV Series | role |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | De Ijazat Jo Tu | Sarmad |
| 2015 | Mere Ajnabi | Mohid Shuja |
| 2016 | Udaari | Arsh |
| 2016 | Teri Chah Mein | Faisal |
| 2016 | Sila | Taimoor |
Personal life
On 16 February 2010, Farhan Saeed Butt opened a restaurant by the name of Cafe Rock at Hussain Chowk (off MM Alam road). The restaurant follows the theme/trend of Hard Rock Cafes. The restaurant provides underground bands and young aspiring artists with a platform to project themselves and perform in front of an audience.[6]It was confirmed that farhan saeed and Urwa Hocane are engaged.
References
- ↑ Mahmood, Rafay. "Farhan leaves Jal – The Express Tribune". Tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 16 July 2012.
- ↑ "Goher Mumtaz on Jal band's recent break-up, wishes Farhan Luck". PakiUM.com. Retrieved 29 January 2012.
- ↑ "Farhan Saeed and Tulsi Kumar – Naam-E-Wafa OST Creature 3D". Pakium.
- ↑ "Mere Ajnabi - ARY Digital". www.arydigital.tv. Retrieved 2015-12-10.
- ↑ http://images.dawn.com/news/1175455
- ↑ admin on (18 February 2010). "Farhan Saeed's Café Rock opening, rocked!". Tvmasty.com. Retrieved 29 January 2012.
External links
- Farhan Saeed | Official Website About Farhan Saeed
- Farhan Saeed on Facebook