Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Junaid Jamshed

Junaid Jamshed

 Junaid Jamshed is a famous Pakistani recording artist who came to the limelight as frontman of the pop group Vital Signs in 1987 with the hit song "Dil Dil Pakistan" and remained in demand through the 1990s. In 1994, he released his debut solo album Junaid of Vital Signs which also quickly became a national hit, followed by "Us Rah Par" in 1999 and "Dil Ki Baat" in 2002. Since then he has focused on religion and concentrated on singing hymns. His debut album Jalwa-e-Janan in 2005 was followed by Mehboob-e-Yazdaan in 2006, Badr-ud-Duja in 2008, and Badee-uz-zaman in 2009. All three of his albums have been available for download. All 3 Nasheed Albums]. He also runs a boutique with the name "J.", read as "Jay Dot", which has several outlets all over Pakistan.

Early life and Family

Junaid is the son of Jamshed & Nafeesa Akber Khan. His father was a Pakistan Air Force officer. Junaid Jamshed studied in boarding school before joining UET, Lahore. Though he applied for the Pakistan Air Force but could not qualify due to eye sight weakness. His siblings include: Humayun Jamshed, Omer Jamshed and sister Muneeza.[1]

Devotion to Islam

Junaid Jamshed has currently given up singing songs with musical instruments. The use of musical instruments other than the voice and the drum is an area of strong debate in Muslim jurisprudence, considered harām and this is the primary reason Junaid has given for retreating from the pop music spotlight. The Secondary reason is the concert incident with the sister of Junaid Jamshed which made him feel guilty and responsible for other women. He now limits his singing to songs that praise God, and focuses on the practice of Islam and its pious personalities - somewhat along the lines of former Cat Stevens now famously known as Yusuf Islam.
Junaid is now an active member of the Tablighi Jamaat[2] (The phrase "Tablighi Jamaat" translates to "Preachers Group"). He frequently travels the world and inspires Muslims to improve their practice of Islam.
He is also noted for opening a clothing store selling Khaadis (a fashionable form of Kurta Shalwar). This business venture has not fared too well in the economic climate surrounding 2008, and is through to be in talks for liquidation.

Vital Signs

Though the Vital Signs were launched in early 1986 in Rawalpindi by Rohail Hyatt and Shahzad Hasan (Shahi), it was a while later when Junaid, then a young engineering student from Lahore, joined them as their lead singer. Though their hit debut single "Dil Dil Pakistan" skyrocketed them into fame, the song's success was not seen by him as something that would turn him into a professional musician. Junaid who wanted to become a professional engineer, initially didn't want to have anything to do with music other than just treating it as a hobby. However, Rohail and Shahzad soon managed to convince him otherwise.[3]. In 2003, BBC World Service conducted an international poll to choose ten most famous songs of all time. Around 7000 songs were selected from all over the world. According to BBC, people from 155 countries/islands voted Dil Dil Pakistan was third in top 10 songs.[4]

Haamd-o-Naat Albums

Discography

Music videos

Play Acts

Vital Signs

  • Us Rah Par
  • Woh Kon Thi
  • Hum Rahay Raahi
  • Chhupa Lena
  • Dil Maangay
  • Sanwali Saloni
  • Hum Tum
  • Yaad Karna
  • Aankhhon Ko Aankhhon Ne
  • Hum Hain Pakistani
  • Mere Dil Tu Hai
  • Na Tu Aaegi
  • Tu Hai Kahan
  • Tum Door Thay
  • Tumhara Aur Mera Naam
  • Qasam Us Waqt Ki
  • Chehra
  • Ye Shaam
  • Aaj Phir Chalein Dosto
  • Ab Jiya Na Jaaye
  • Aik Sapna Kho Gaya Tha
  • Aitebar Bhi Aa Hee Jaayega
  • Baatein Purani Baatein
  • Do Pal Ka Yeh Jeevan Hai
  • Gore Rang Ka Zamana
  • Guzre Zamane Wali
  • Jal Na Jaana
  • Mera Dil Nahin Available
  • Oh Meri Raaton Ke Pehle Sapne*
  • Tere Liye Hai Mera Dil

Solo

  • Dil Ki Baat
  • Us Rah Par (directed by Shoaib Mansoor)
  • Qasam Us Waqt Ki original name Junaid of Vital Signs

 

Hit Singles

www.junaid-jamshed.co.uk

External links

 
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