Muhammad Ali Shehki, Pop singer
The music industry of Pakistan has gone through many changes. In the early 70s, pop music which had already gripped the world was now making inroads in Pakistan. Two names come to mind whenever evolution of pop music in Pakistan is mentioned; Alamgir and Mohammad Ali Shehki. Shehki is an unmatched talent in singing.
The Shehki by Sohail Rana in 1973. At that time he was studying engineering at the University of Karachi, NED. Directing Sohail Rana, Shehki’s talent blossomed. Quickly became a popular and wide, especially among the younger generation. Shehki appearnces made a regular on television, and “Rang Tarrang” featuring the pop singer has a wide audience. National song “Main Hoon gorgeous Pakistan” is a milestone in his career. It was usually an atmosphere of patriotic songs sobriety, but the song was full of life Shehki, and that he sang with unmatched enthusiasm and conviction. The last hit song “God is God bhaiya Carr,” and he sang this song along with the Alan poor. This song broke all records of popularity. Shehki performed in many live concerts ..
Shehki also did some playback singing for movies and acted in a couple of movies too. Nowadays Shehki is leading a quiet life and occasionally gives performances.
Along with Alamgir, he set the trend of pop music in Pakistan. When he started his career, he was a young energetic student of NED University at Karachi, Pakistan. He is still loved by people for his contribution to music and his charming personality. His songs delivered a message of love, patriotism and sincerity.
His voice quality was thought to be much better than many other hit singers but he was not able to find good compositions at his peak time. His first song “Pyar kia mai ne dil diya” produced by Ghazanfer Ali was a big hit of its time. He then sang the famous patriotic song “Main bhi Pakistan ho” which is reffered to as the most famous national song ever.
Then Shehki produced another hit song “Allah Allah ker bhaiya” along with Allan Fakeer. This song beat all previous hit records in Pakistan and surpassed all other Pakistani songs abroad as well. He also sang “Meray bachpan kay din” alongside Afshan Ahmed. Shehki has performed in almost all types of genre’s like classical, semi classical, pop and jazz as well. He has won many National and International awards for his songs. He also remained as a playback singer for some time.
He was offered to sing as playback singer in bollywood but did not do so because of security reasons. Bal Thackeray, the Hindu extremist threatened Shehki and warned that if any Pakistani singer/actor comes to India, he will have him shot. Despite this, shehki’s song “Han pehli baar” was included in one of the Indian movies.
He is now retired from the Pakistan Music Industry but still performs at charity and national functions from time to time. He is revered as one of the greatest singers in the history of Pakistan and is highly respected in the Pakistani Music Industry. He also tried his luck as an actor in Lollywood but was not much successful. He is compared today to such greats as Mehdi Hassan, Mohammad Rafi, Kishore Kumar and Ustad Amanat Ali Khan.
Muhammad Ali Shehki, a Pakistani pop singer of Iranian descent.
Along with Alamgir, he set the trend of pop music in Pakistan. When he started his career, he was a young energetic student of NED University at Karachi, Pakistan. He is still loved by people for his contribution to music and his charming personality. His songs delivered a message of love, patriotism and sincerity.
His voice quality was thought to be much better than many other hit singers but he was not able to find good compositions at his peak time. His first song “Pyar kia mai ne dil diya” produced by Ghazanfer Ali was a big hit of its time. He then sang the famous patriotic song “Main bhi Pakistan ho” which is referred to as the most famous national song ever. Then Shehki produced another hit song “Allah Allah ker bhaiya” along with Allan Fakir. This song beat all previous hit records in Pakistan and surpassed all other Pakistani songs abroad as well. He also sang “Meray bachpan kay din” alongside Afshan Ahmed. Shehki has performed in almost all types of genre’s like classical, semi classical, pop and jazz as well. He has won many National and International awards for his songs. He also remained as a playback singer for some time. He was offered to sing as playback singer in bollywood but did not do so because of security reasons. Bal Thackeray, the Hindu extremist threatened Shehki and warned that if any Pakistani singer/actor comes to India, he will have him shot. Despite this, shehki’s song “Han pehli baar” was included in one of the Indian movies. He is now retired from the Pakistan Music Industry but still performs at charity and national functions from time to time. He is revered as one of the greatest singers in the history of Pakistan and is highly respected in the Pakistani Music Industry. He also tried his luck as an actor in Lollywood but was not much successful. He is compared today to such greats as Mehdi Hassan, Ahmed Rushdi, Mohammad Rafi, Kishore Kumar and Ustad Amanat Ali Khan.
Mohammed Ali Shehki Interview
Shahky’s Love for his Country
When did you start singing?
The day I found myself in this planet.
How did you feel to be a part of the media?
It feels good, but very uncertain!
How many patriotic/national songs you have sung?
As many as you could imagine, however, some of them have been mega hits!
Your favorite inspirational national song?
All songs of Noor Jehan, Mehdi Hassan and Ustad Amanat Ali’s.
Looking at the situation in Pakistan today, do you feel that the sacrifice of 1947 was worth it?
I guess those were entirely different times and given situations, since we live in a different period, I cannot judge.
Do you feel that there was any need for the separation of India and Pakistan?
According to my information, it was needed to free the better human beings, from the idiotic cast system and the fanatic discriminations of race,
colour, cast and religion! It was inevitable.
Out of all the revolutions of the world, which one would you like to be a part of?
May be Ibrahim Lincoln’s,in fact which ever was for the sake of humanity!
Do you think media/music can bring any kind of peace in the days of war?
Well! Good media, music could bring peace and harmony, while distorted would bring further destruction!
What do you think of the present day situation between India and Pakistan? Do you think media has done any good to lessen the tension between these two countries?
I would say yes! Bravo! They have both done well to mend fences, to end a pointless enmity and become friends at last.
How will you describe yourself as a Pakistani?
Like any other nationality, however, we should develop better under-standing and belief as the country as gift of god!
What do you plan to do for Pakistan in the future?
I wish I had the resources, I would get rid of illiteracy! Abolish double standards, introduce strict laws of human rights, get rid of corruption, bribery, and introduce stem laws for clean, neat and hygienic food and water for all rich or poor, make laws that every individual grows a tree, a plant so that we do not suffocate of carbon dioxide and other poisonous gases, which are otherwise absorbed by trees/plants…. and much more etc
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