Zulfiqar Jabbar Khan

Zulfiqar Jabbar Khan (Xulfi)
Native name ذوالفقار جبار خان
Born (1980-10-28) 28 October 1980
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Nationality Pakistani
Other names Xulfi
Alma mater FAST-NUCES
Occupation Singer-songwriter, musician, music producer
Years active 1996–present
Musical career
Genres Rock, pop, electronic
Instruments Vocals, guitar, keyboard
Labels Nescafé Basement, Lips Music, BMN, Fire Records−Pakistan, HOM Records
Associated acts Call (band), Entity Paradigm, Nescafe Basement
Website Jilawatan.com/xulfi

Zulfiqar "Xulfi" Jabbar Khan (born; 28 October, 1980)[1], commonly known as Xulfi, is a Pakistani singer-songwriter and music producer.[2] Starting his career in 1994, Khan is the recipient of multiple awards in Pakistan[3]. His last project was a television series Nescafé Basement,[4] for which he is the producer and mentor. He had produced four seasons of the Basement.

Life and career

Khan was the composer, music producer, guitarist for Entity Paradigm (EP). Entity Paradigm was formed by Khan between 1996 and 1999 but was officially announced as a band only in 2000. EP disbanded in 2007 and got back together again, this time without Khan, but separated again within a year.

He is currently the music producer, songwriter, and lead guitarist for the band Call[5]. He blames the lack of proper recognition of music as a separate 'industry', as the reason for its limited success.[6]

Khan has also been involved in a number of Bollywood projects as composer, lyricist and producer. Some of his works include Laaree Chooti from Ek Chalis Ki Last Local in 2007, Yeh Pal from Aasma in 2009, Dhadke Jiya from Aalo Chaat in 2009, and Kuch Aisa, Kuch Aisa (Sad Version) and Reh Jaane Do from Aao Wish Karein in 2009.

Khan has produced, recorded, engineered, mixed and mastered music albums for Call's Jilawatan and Dhoom (Call album), Entity Paradigm's album Irtiqa, Jal's album Aadat, Roxen (band)'s album Rozen-e-Deewar, Inteha's album Daastaan, and Ankur Tewari's album Jannat[7].

Singer John Newman expressed his appreciation for Khan's song Love Me Again, which was covered on the show by an all-girl band.[8] Roxette also shared Nescafe Basement's cover of their song 'She's got the look' [9] Newman tweeted the Nescafe Basement cover version of the song Love me again and called it ‘dope’. [10]

Music videos

Khan with Nescafe Basement 4 team
Khan with Nescafe Basement 4 team
Music Video Album Band Year
Aghosh Iritqa EP 2003
Hamein Aazma Iritqa EP 2003
Kahan Hai Tu Iritqa EP 2003
Waqt Iritqa EP 2003
Hamesha Iritqa EP 2003
Nishaan Jilawatan Call 2003
Pukaar Jilawatan Call 2003
Shayad Jilawatan Call 2004
Sab Bhula Kai Jilawatan Call 2005
Bichar Kai Bhee Jilawatan Call 2006
Kuch Naheen Jilawatan Call 2006
Hum Se Hai Yeh Zamaana Dhoom Call 2007
Aasmaan Dhoom Call 2007
Ho Jaane De Dhoom Call 2009
Main Aisa He Hoon Dhoom Call 2011
Teri Haar Hum Dhoom Call 2017

Discography

Albums

Release DateAlbum
October 1, 2003Irtiqa
November 20, 2005Jilawatan
January 26, 2011Dhoom

Awards and nominations

Year Category Title Result
Indus Music Awards
2004 Best Alternative Song Aghosh Won
2005 Best Rock Song Waqt Won
2005 Best Debut Pukaar Won
2006 Best Video Shayad Won
Lux Style Awards
2006 Best Video Irtiqa Nominated
2008 Best Song Laaree Chootee Nominated
2012 Best Album Dhoom Nominated
ARY Musik Awards
2006 Best Lyrics Shayad Nominated
2006 Best Music Producer Xulfi Nominated
2006 Best Band Award Call Band Won
2009 Best Pop Song Laaree Chootee Nominated
Geo TV Network (AGG TV)
2007 Best Song Laaree Chootee Won
Jack Daniel Awards
2010 Producer of the Year Zulfiqar Jabbar Khan Won
Radio Mirchi Awards
2011 Best Debut Singer Yeh Pal Won
Nation Sunday Plus Awards
2011 Best Music Album Nescafe Basement Won
2013 Best Music Album Nescafe Basement Won
PAS Awards Pakistan
2013 Best Hot Beverage Campaign Nescafe Basement Won
2014 Best in Media Innovation Nescafe Basement Won
International Maxus Magnets Awards
2013 Best Branded Content Nescafe Basement Won
Express Tribune Awards
2011 Best Music Show Nescafe Basement Won

    See also

    References

    1. ↑ "Xulfi". BBC UK. BBC UK. Retrieved July 28, 2018.
    2. ↑ "We are unique we are better, that's why our music sells in India". Retrieved 2012-01-28.
    3. ↑ Syed, Madeeha (2018-07-09). "Our next music video will be a collaboration between all the videographers of Pakistan: Xulfi". Images. Retrieved 2018-07-12.
    4. ↑ "Nescafe Basement kicks off - The Express Tribune". 2014-11-21. Retrieved 2016-08-13.
    5. ↑ Amer, Sameen (2015-08-31). "Call reunited: Our friendship is stronger than ever, says bandmate Xulfi". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2018-07-12.
    6. ↑ Uzair, Ahmad (2015-04-28). "Why can't the music industry be reinvented like the drama industry, asks Xulfi". Retrieved 2016-08-13.
    7. ↑ Uzair, Ahmad (2015-04-28). "Why can't the music industry be reinvented like the drama industry, asks Xulfi". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2018-07-12.
    8. ↑ "John Newman shares 'dope' Nescafé Basement cover of his song - The Express Tribune". 2016-03-01. Retrieved 2016-08-13.
    9. ↑ "Roxette shares Nescafe Basement cover of their song - The Express Tribune". 2015-05-25. Retrieved 2016-09-10.
    10. ↑ "John Newman shares 'dope' Nescafé Basement cover of his song - The Express Tribune". 2016-03-01. Retrieved 2016-09-10.
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