Rabi Pirzada

Rabi Pirzada is a Pakistani former pop singer, songwriter, television host, artist and calligrapher. Born on 3 February 1989 in Quetta, she has engaged in various creative disciplines throughout her life.

Early life and education

Pirzada began her journey as an artist when she was eight years old. Although she is a self-taught artist, she learned specific art techniques from her friend, the painter J. Arif. She initially focused on calligraphy and continues to perform calligraphy of the Quran in various forms. This includes the calligraphy of the complete scripture.

Her artistic evolution led her to paint portraits and various objects. She sells these paintings commercially to provide support for orphans and the needy.

Career

Pirzada launched her professional career in 2004. She released her first song, "Dahdi Kurree", in 2005. Her musical repertoire includes "Mujhe Ishq Hai", "Jadoo" and "Kisi Ke Ho Ke Raho". The song "Kisi Ke Ho Ke Raho" was composed by the lyricist Shoaib Mansoor.

She expanded her professional reach into writing and television. She started content writing for news websites such as US News Box. Pirzada also hosted a weekly television show and her TV drama production, Qissa Kursi Ka, launched in July 2016. She makes frequent guest appearances on Pakistani comedy and talk shows, including the Dunya News program Mazaaq Raat.

Her transition into film occurred in 2018 when she played the lead role alongside Meera in the film Shor Sharaba. In late 2017, director Shahzad Gujjar announced the romantic-comedy film Court Marriage. She is also reported to star in a Hollywood production.

Pirzada left the film industry on 4 November 2019. This decision followed the leak of her private pictures and videos. In 2019, she also made threats against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi involving a suicide attack and an attack from snakes.

Personal life

Pirzada has used her platform to express various social and political views. In 2017, she criticized actor Salman Khan and Bollywood films for promoting crime among youth. Following the death of Khadim Hussain Rizvi, she tweeted that he and his followers supported her Islamic calligraphy and her efforts to help the poor.

She maintains a dedicated commitment to philanthropy through the Rabi Pirzada Foundation. The foundation was established in 2019 to uplift underprivileged communities. It focuses on child education and healthcare services. The organization also provides targeted assistance to widows, orphans and the needy by harnessing their inherent talents.