Abdullah Qureshi (singer)

Abdullah Qureshi is a Pakistani singer, songwriter, and music composer.[1] Born in Islamabad, Abdullah gained recognition from his covers on YouTube.[1][2] Qureshi also featured in popular music TV program Nescafé Basement Season 4 and performed an original song Awaz Do.[3]

Abdullah Qureshi
عبد اللہ قریشی
Abdullah Qureshi performing at a concert in IBA Karachi, 2018.
Background information
Born (1993-08-06) 6 August 1993
Islamabad
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, composer
InstrumentsGuitar, Piano, Percussions
Years active2013–present
Associated actsNescafe Basement, Levis Live, Islamabad United

Life and career

Abdullah Qureshi[4] was born and raised in Islamabad and got his early education from Bahria College Islamabad. He obtained a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication from the National University of Sciences and Technology. Qureshi[5] started out playing for underground rock and metal bands in Islamabad and later started his own thing under his own name. He gained popularity from his covers on YouTube that started getting him concerts all across Pakistan. He also appeared in Nescafé Basement Season 4 and performed Awaz Do and Kitni Sadiyan. He released his first song Tere Liye in 2013. Qureshi shot to fame with his take on Coke Studio's Afreen Afreen and his famous of Sufi Medley.[6] Since then, Abdullah has released several songs that gained him international recognition. His songs Kali Santro[7] and cover of Junaid Jamshed's Ilaahi Teri Chokhat Par were also featured in Gulf News.[8][1] Qureshi also performed the team anthem for Pakistan Super League team Islamabad United Kitna Rola Dalay Ga. Following his popularity, Abdullah also headlined Levis Live Round 2.[9] He has been actively performing throughout Pakistan and internationally including England, Dubai and Thailand.[10]

Coldplay's video of their song Daddy had some similarities with Abdullah Qureshi's Laapata.[11][12]

Actress and producer Hareem Farooq is his cousin.[13]

Discography

Singles

Covers and Renditions

Pakistan Super League

Heer Maan Ja
  1. "Abdullah Qureshi pays homage to Junaid Jamshed". Gulf News. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
  2. Tribune.com.pk (8 March 2016). "The metamorphosis of Abdullah Qureshi". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
  3. Tribune.com.pk (25 April 2016). "Bowing out on a high". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
  4. "Rising star Abdullah Qureshi planning to release new singles". Daily Times. 25 January 2018. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
  5. Haq, Irfan Ul (3 January 2020). "I'm honoured if Coldplay copied my music video, says Abdullah Qureshi". Images. Retrieved 25 February 2020.
  6. Tribune.com.pk (22 August 2016). "This musician's response to Coke Studio's Afreen is going viral". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
  7. "Abdullah takes a trip down memory lane with his latest single Kali Santro". The Nation. 3 July 2018. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
  8. "'Kali Santro' is Abdullah Qureshi's new single". Gulf News. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
  9. Desk, Instep. "Farhad Humayun is back with the debut session of Levi's Live Round 2". The News International. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
  10. "Up, close & personal with Abdullah Qureshi". The Nation. 24 January 2018. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
  11. Haq, Irfan Ul (3 January 2020). "I'm honoured if Coldplay copied my music video, says Abdullah Qureshi". Images. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
  12. "Coldplay's video for 'Daddy' shows stark resemblance with Abdullah Qureshi's 'Laapata'". The Express Tribune. 2 January 2020. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
  13. Arslan Athar (11 February 2019), "Abdullah Qureshi Is Getting Married And Here’s Everything That Happened At His Mehndi Last Night", MangoBaaz. Retrieved 23 October 2019.
  14. "Abdullah Qureshi's new single screened at Farhad Humayun's Riot Studios". Daily Times. 27 November 2018. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
  15. "Abdullah Qureshi drops nostalgic new single 'Kali Santro' | Pakistan Today". Pakistan Today. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
  16. Sabeeh, Maheen. "Abdullah Qureshi impresses with new music video, 'Laapata'". The News International. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
  17. Arif, Aayan. "Abdullah Qureshi's Laapata Proves He's a True Maestro of Current Generation". Musicians of Pakistan. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
  18. "Abdullah Qureshi back with new single 'Aaja'". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 24 December 2019.
  19. "Abdullah Qureshi drops music video for the romantic new single 'Aaja'". Daily Times. 20 December 2019. Retrieved 24 December 2019.
  20. Sabeeh, Maheen. "Abdullah Qureshi drops 'Baat Adhuri'". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 19 February 2020.
  21. "Abdullah Qureshi drops new single 'Baat Adhuri' on Valentine's Day". Daily Times. 15 February 2020. Retrieved 25 February 2020.
  22. "Quick Read". The Nation. 17 February 2020. Retrieved 25 February 2020.
  23. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3GBWJ8mr04
  24. "Abdullah Qureshi sang the best PSL song for Islamabad United, but YOU WON'T BELIEVE what he has to say about the team!". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
  25. NewsBytes. "Heer Maan Ja soundtrack released". The News International. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
  26. "Full music album of 'Heer Maan Ja' released". Daily Times. 29 July 2019. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
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