Junaid Jamshed

Junaid Jamshed (2009)

Junaid Jamshed (born September 3, 1964 in Karachi ; † December 7, 2016 ) ( Urdu جمشید جنید) was a Pakistani artist, television personality, fashion designer, casual actor, singer-songwriter, and preacher. After graduating in engineering , Jamshed worked briefly with the Pakistan Air Force before deciding to concentrate fully on music.

Life

After high school, Jamshed wanted to become a fighter pilot in the Pakistani Air Force, but his eyesight was insufficient. He then graduated in mechanical engineering in 1990 .

Music career

Jamshed joined the band Vital Signs, founded by students in 1986, as a singer. The band played in various locations in Lahore and Islamabad, where they also gave a concert. State television became aware of Jamshed and the band, and a student offered them a deal. The student wanted to shoot a music video for a band in a study project. Vital Signs moved to Islamabad and started producing their first album. They dedicated the album to the student and it was titled Chehra (face). One member of the band said it was the first song the band created together. A producer became aware of the band and helped them produce their first album together. Eventually their first album Vital Signs 1 was released across Pakistan and shown on state television. Vital Signs achieved through the songs Dil Dil Pakistan (دل دل پاکستان) and Tum mil Gaye national recognition. Both songs were very successful and received positive reviews. Junaid Jamshed himself was surprised by this development and practiced music more as a hobby to pursue his career aspiration as a fighter pilot. In 1990 he finally got his degree and worked from then on with the Pakistan Air Force, but he quit after a short time in order to devote himself to music.

In 1991 Vital Signs released their second album Vital Signs 2 , but it was not as successful as the first. The band went on their first international tour to the USA . In 1993 Vital Signs released their third album Aitabar . Junaid Jamshed signed a contract for a mini-series on state television. In 1995 Vital Signs finally released their fourth and final album, Hum Tum . In 1996 there were quarrels in the band. From then on, the members of the band went their separate ways. In 1998 the band split for good and Junaid Jamshed started his solo career, which was successful.

Solo career

In 1994 Jamshed released his first solo album Tumhara Aur Mera Naam . After the band split in 1998, Jamshed released his second solo album, Us Rah par (اس راہ پر, "On the way"). This album became one of the best- selling albums of 1999. In 2000, Jamshed released his third album, The Best of Junaid Jamshed , which included some songs from his time with Vital Signs. In 2001 Junaid Jamshed released his fourth and final album Dil ki Baat (دل کی بات, "Language of the Heart"), which was very successful nationwide.

The song Dil Dil Pakistan was in 2001 according to a survey by the BBC among the 10 most successful songs.

Turning away from music

After splitting up with Vital Signs, rumors surfaced that Jamshed was saying goodbye to music, which was not confirmed by the release of two albums. Jamshed got into financial difficulties through the separation but could hope for support from his producer. It was soon announced that Jamshed had said goodbye to music and turned to Islam , and Jamshed began to pray five times a day. In 2004 Jamshed opened his own fashion label offering traditional Pakistani clothing for men. In 2007 Jamshed was offered a role in the Pakistani film Khuda Ke Liye , which he declined. His turning to Islam was seen as a short period. Jamshed continued to make music, singing mostly Islamic songs known as naat.

death

In December 2016, Jamshed and his second wife set off on a trip to Chitral to hold a Tablighi Jamaat . He died on December 7, 2016 on his way back to Islamabad when PIA Flight 661 crashed. Junaid Jamshed was on his way to a Friday address he was going to give in Islamabad.

Individual evidence

1. ^ Profiles: The enigma that was Junaid Jamshed . The Express Tribune. December 7, 2016. Retrieved December 7, 2016. (English)
2. ↑ Prominent alumni . University of Engineering & Technology Lahore (Pakistan). Archived from the original on March 20, 2012. Retrieved December 17, 2014. (English)
3. ↑ Biography of Junaid Jamshed (English)
4. ↑ INTRODUCTION - JUNAID JAMSHED (English)
5. ↑ In Loving Memory Of Junaid Jamshed - His Life Story (English)
6. ↑ Steve Wright: The Worlds Top Ten . BBC World Service . Retrieved June 26, 2010. (English)
7. ↑ Declan Walsh: Never mind the Taliban - Pakistan's youth put their faith in rock'n'roll . The Guardian. September 1, 2009. Accessed December 17, 2014. (English)
8. ^ ^{A b} Sonya Fatah: How one of Pakistan's greatest pop icons started a new life as an Islamic entrepreneur . The caravan . August 1, 2012. Accessed June 18, 2017. (English)
9. ↑ Pop star Junaid Jamshed among 48 killed in Pakistan plane crash, The Guardian, December 7, 2016, accessed November 10, 2018