Fariha Pervez

Fariha Pervez
Background information
Born (1970-02-02) 2 February 1970
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Origin Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Genres Pop, classical, semi-classical, folk, bhangra, ghazal
Occupation(s) Musician
Instruments Vocals
Years active 1996-present
Labels Lips Music, Sonic, Sadaf Stereo
Website www.farihapervez.net

Fariha Pervez (Urdu: فریحہ پرویز‬‎)[1] is a prolific and versatile Pakistani female singer.[2] She is specially known for the rendition of various popular and famous Ghazals. She started her career anchoring and acting from a very young age on PTV (Pakistan Television Corporation). She also co-hosted a popular children's music program "Aangan Aangan Taray". After the release of her debut album "Nice & Naughty",[3] her song "Patang Baaz" (a.k.a. Bo kata) became an instant hit and from there her musical career took off and she decided to focus solely on singing.

Early life

Fariha Pervez was born in Lahore, Pakistan.[1] She claims to have inherited her singing talent from her father.[4] In 1995, Pervez joined "Master Feroze Gill" for classical training in music.[5][6] She belongs to an artist family of Pakistani showbiz. She is the only sister of two brothers and likes to spend her spare time with her family.[7][8]

Career

Fariha Pervez started her career with anchoring and acting in the early 90s but then she switched over to music in mid 90s. She began her career as an actress and worked in quite a few drama serials including the famous kids drama Ainak Wala Jin.

Pervez released her first music album in 1996, titled Nice & Naughty. She has released seven albums so far and has had many hit songs from each album. During her musical career, she has sung for Pakistani films such as Chief Sahab, Salaib, Ghoongat, Sangam, Inteha & Moosa Khan. In her early days as a singer, Fariha Pervez also appeared in the famous PTV programmes which consisted of Ameer Khasro's songs by the name of Woh Bahar Ayi & Chilmann. Fariha Pervez sang alongside her cousin Arifa Siddique, Irum Hassan, Seemi Zaidi, Shabnam Majeed, & Saira Naseem. Other than that, Fariha Pervez has sung numerous drama titles and singles as well as several songs in the popular "Virsa"[9] Series of traditional music, produced by Mian Yusuf Salahuddin[10] for PTV.

Passion (2005)

6th album Passion was released in 2005 under Sadaf Stereo. This album contained 12 songs. The video of "Yaad Piya Ki"[11] (Tribute to Ustad Baray Ghulam Ali Khan) was the first one directed by Jawad Bashir. This 'Thumri' also received the award for the Best Ballad in the first "The Musik Awards" (TMA).[12]

Songs list
No.Song titleMusicLyrics
1Thora Thora PyarShuja HaiderShuja Haider
2Hera PhairiyanSahir Ali BaggaAnis Ahmed
3Mujhe Le Ke ChalMehmood KhanMehmood Khan
4Akhyan AkhyanSahir Ali BaggaAnis Ahmed
5Dhoondh Le PanahMehmood KhanMehmood Khan
6Aa Mere PassShuja HaiderShuja Haider
7Chalo Ik SaathAmjad Bobby (Late), Sequencing: MoonAdeen Taj
8Ja Main Nai KhednaSahir Ali BaggaAnis Ahmed
9Mehndi Rung LiIfrahimIfrahim
10Yaad Piya KiMujahid HussainAyub Khawar
11Mai Ni MaiSahir Ali BaggaAnis Ahmed
12Thora Thora Pyar(Party Mix)Shuja HaiderShuja Haider

Abhi Abhi (2010)

Fariha Pervez's 7th album Abhi Abhi was released under Sadaf Stereo record label. The album was officially launched five years after the release of her 6th music album on 12 November 2010.[13][14]

Awards

Awards
No.Award Giving BodyAwardYearResult
11st Indus Music Awards [15]Best Song (Kokla Chapaaki)2004Won
21st Indus Music AwardsBest Female Singer of the Year2004Nominated
31st The Musik Awards[16]Best Ballad (Yaad Piya Ki)2006Won
41st The Musik AwardsMost Wanted Female2006Nominated
53rd Indus Music Awards [17]Best Female Singer of the Year2007Won
61st MTV Pakistan Music Awards [18]Best Female Singer of the Year2009Won
71st Pakistan Media AwardsBest Female Singer2010Nominated
82nd Pakistan Media Awards[19]Best Female Singer of the Year2011Won
9Pakistan Television Corporation National AwardsBest Female Singer of the Year 20102011Nominated
104th Dynamic Women's Day Awards[20]Special Award for Achievements in Music2015Won

References

  1. 1 2 "50 Top Pakistani female showbiz celebrities in traditional outfits". Thelovelyplanet.net. Retrieved 2016-07-23.
  2. ↑ Sadaf Fayyaz (2010-08-23). "Stories That Never End: Heart-to-Heart with Fariha Pervez". Sadaf-fayyaz.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2015-02-28.
  3. ↑ "Fariha Pervez [Profile] | Tafreeh Mela - Pakistani Urdu Forum | urdu shayari | Urdu Novel | Urdu Islam". Tafrehmella.com. Retrieved 2016-07-23.
  4. ↑ "Fariha Profile on Forum". Forumpakistan.com. Retrieved 2011-07-26.
  5. ↑ "Fariha Pervez Singer 01 Post by Zagham". YouTube. 2010-12-11. Retrieved 2015-02-28.
  6. ↑ "Tehzeeb Festival to bring musicians together". Pakium.com. 2010-11-25. Retrieved 2015-02-28.
  7. ↑ "Latest Interview with Fariha Pervaiz, Celebrity Online". Mag4you.com. Retrieved 2015-02-28.
  8. ↑ Archived 19 October 2011 at the Wayback Machine.
  9. ↑ "Watch Online Fariha Pervaiz Video in Mian Yousaf Salah-ud-din Haveli". Yousafsalli.com. Retrieved 2015-02-28.
  10. ↑ "Welcome to". Yousafsalli.com. Retrieved 2015-02-28.
  11. ↑
  12. ↑ "Yaad Piya Ki - Fariha Pervez". Friendskorner.com. Retrieved 2011-07-26.
  13. ↑ "Fariha Pervez – Coming Back After 5 Years | Destination Media". Destinationmedia.wordpress.com. 2010-10-16. Retrieved 2015-02-28.
  14. ↑ "Fariha Pervez launches her latest music album". Fashioncentral.pk. Retrieved 2015-02-28.
  15. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 2016-02-27.
  16. ↑ "THE MUSIK AWARDS (TMA) Results ! - PakMusic - The Pure Pakistani Forums | Pakistani Music Movies Dramas Desi Forums". Pakstop.com. Retrieved 2016-07-23.
  17. ↑ "> Reflection > 3rd IM Awards". Pakipop.com. Retrieved 2016-07-23.
  18. ↑ "MTV Brrr Music Awards Pakistan 2009 [Results]". Koolmuzone.pk. Retrieved 2016-07-23.
  19. ↑ "FARIHA PERVEZ Wins the Best Female Singer Award". YouTube. 2011-05-10. Retrieved 2016-07-23.
  20. ↑ "Facebook". Facebook. Retrieved 2016-07-23.
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