Faris Shafi
Faris Shafi | |
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| فارس شفیع | |
| Born | 2 November 1987 Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
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Faris Shafi (Urdu/Punjabi: فارس شفیع; born 2 November 1987) is a Pakistani rapper, songwriter and actor.[2][3][4][5]
Performing in Urdu, English and Punjabi, Faris is known for his lyrics that can be personal as well as political, and is considered one of the pioneers of Urdu rap in Pakistan.[6]
Early life and education
[edit]He is son of actress Saba Hameed and Syed Pervaiz Shafi, and brother of musician Meesha Shafi.[7][8]
Faris did his former education from Lahore Grammar School.[9][10][11]
Filmography
[edit]Television series
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Network | Note |
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| 2012 | Mere Huzoor | Abdul Mateen | Express Entertainment | Supporting role |
| Man Jali | Ramis | Geo Entertainment | Leading role | |
| 2013 | Kabhi Kabhi | Sunny | ARY Digital | Supporting role |
| Qarz | ||||
| 2016 | Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain (season 2) | Hum TV | Anthology series | |
| 2017 | Sun Yaara | Saif ur Rehman | ARY Digital | Leading role |
| Andaaz-e-Sitam | Salman | Urdu 1 | ||
| Be Inteha | Ali | Supporting role | ||
| 2018 | Kabhi Band Kabhi Baja | Express Entertainment | Anthology series | |
| Meri Guriya | Yawar | ARY Digital | Supporting role | |
| 2019 | Ghalati | Sohail | ||
| 2024 | Faraar | Chaudhry Wali | Green Entertainment |
Webseries
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Network | Note |
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| 2020 | Churails | Abdullah | Zindagi | Guest role in Episodes 8 & 9 |
Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Note |
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| 2022 | The Legend of Maula Jatt | Mooda | [12][13][14] |
Discography
[edit]Singles
[edit]- Muaziz Saarif (season 14)[19][20]
- Yeh Dunya (season 14)
- Blockbuster (season 15)[21]
References
[edit]- ^ "Coke Studio 14 complete lineup revealed". The Express Tribune. 19 December 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2022.
- ^ Banerjee, Siddarth (19 April 2015). "Faris Shafi: The uncensored voice from Pakistan". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 October 2022.
- ^ Syed, Madeeha (21 March 2022). "The 'notorious' Faris Shafi on his music, profanity and the underbelly of fame". Dawn Newspaper. Retrieved 28 October 2022.
- ^ Baji, Band (21 August 2022). "Soundcheck: Injecting Immunity". DAWN. Retrieved 28 October 2022.
- ^ "Academic Nida Kirmani wants 'elites' like Faris Shafi to leave rap, sister Meesha Shafi has a lot to say". Dawn newspaper. 31 January 2022. Retrieved 28 October 2022.
- ^ Malik, Sabah Bano (18 April 2020). "Pakistani hip-hop artists you need to know". Arab News.
- ^ "Pakistani singer Meesha Shafi is ready for some trolling of her own with new feminist anthem". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 28 October 2022.
- ^ Zafar, Shaista (6 February 2022). "Meesha Shafi defends brother Faris Shafi in internet feud". BOL News. Retrieved 28 October 2022.
- ^ Sabeeh, Maheen. "Introducing rap's politically incorrect son". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
- ^ Syed, Madeeha (20 March 2022). "THE ICON INTERVIEW: THE 'NOTORIOUS' FARIS SHAFI". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
- ^ "Faris Shafi: The uncensored voice from Pakistan". The Times of India. 19 April 2015. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
- ^ "Faris Shafi shares glimpse of his look from 'The Legend of Maula Jatt'". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 28 October 2022.
- ^ "As grand as the film: 'The Legend of Maula Jatt' premiere". The Express Tribune. 13 October 2022. Retrieved 28 October 2022.
- ^ "لیجنڈ آف مولا جٹ، شاندار اسکرپٹ، جاندار اداکاری، رومانیت، لاکھوں دیوانے". Daily Jang. Retrieved 28 October 2022.
- ^ Sabeeh, Maheen. "Faris Shafi's 'Jawaab De' music video taken off YouTube". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 28 October 2022.
- ^ Baji, Band (6 November 2021). "'Cricket Khidaye' is the cricket anthem of the year". Images. Retrieved 28 October 2022.
- ^ "Coke Studio's T20 anthem featuring Atif, Faris is a banger". The Express Tribune. 25 October 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2022.
- ^ "Faris Shafi addresses 'daddy' issues in new song". Aaj English TV. 4 July 2022. Retrieved 29 October 2022.
- ^ "'Coke Studio' releases the ninth song from Season 14 'Muaziz Saarif'". Daily Times. 1 March 2022. Retrieved 28 October 2022.
- ^ "Coke Studio's 'Muaziz Saarif' is the feisty Shafi sibling collab we've been waiting for". Images. 28 February 2022. Retrieved 28 October 2022.
- ^ "'COKE STUDIO' SEASON 15 releases 'Blockbuster'". www.dailytimes.com.pk. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
External links
[edit]- Faris Shafi at IMDb
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