Sikandar Badar Miandad
Sikandar Badar Miandad | |
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سکندر بدر میانداد | |
Born | Lahore |
Nationality | Pakistani |
Occupation(s) | Qawwal and Folk Singer |
Years active | 1997-Present |
Style | Classical |
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Sikandar Badar Miandad is a renowned Qawwal born in Lahore.[1] He is the son of a famous qawwal Badar Miandad Khan.[2] He has released many songs and qawwalis under his own label.[3]
Introduction[edit]
Sikandar Badar Miandad was born on April 28, 1987 in the city of Lahore, Punjab. He received his early education from his hometown. He began his professional qawwali[4] career at the age of 10 with his father Badar Ali Khan. After the death of his father Badar Miandad Khan in 2007,[5] he pursued his Qawwali career independently. His lineage consists of many famous qawwals such as Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan,[6] Ustad Deen Mohammad Khan Ustad Badar Miandad Khan[7] and Ustad Sher Miandad Khan. He has diligently preserved his forefathers' traditions in qawwali.
Songs and Qawwalis[edit]
Sikandar Badar Miandad has released many famous qawwalis and songs. He has released many qawwali and songs in Urdu and Punjabi. These include:
- Sham-E-Essiyan[8]
- Classical Salam[9]
- Shan-E-Ramzan
- Had Muk Gai[10]
- Roza Namaz Farz[11][1]
- Darood-O-Salam
- Aj Sik Mitraan Di[12]
- Kitni Batain (Cover Song)
- Nosho Ne Phar Layi[13]
- Saye Main Tumhary[14]
- Ay Watan
- Khawaja Mere Khawaja
- Allah Hoo
- Kaam Atay Hain
- Murshad
- Madenay Ja Na
- Murshad
- Dark Night
- Yaar Zarori Ay
- Dam Dam Hussain
- Ali Ali WIrd
- Qasid
- Saqi
- Qalandar
- Mohabbat Kahani OST
He has been featured on many notable Pakistani TV Channels such as P.T.V.,[15] Geo T.V.,[16] ARY Qtv,[17] Indus Music, Din News, 92 News[18] and many more.
International Tours[edit]
In 1999, Sikandar went with his father to U.K. for an international tour. He made a cameo on R.T.V. and Aryaan Channel in Afghanistan.[19] He went on a tour to India in 2013, 2014 and 2015. He toured many cities for his qawwali performances such as Delhi,[20] Chandigarh,[21] Patiala,[22] Jalandhar[23] and Amritsar.[24] He went on a professional tour in 2024 to Dubai[25]showcasing his musical talents worldwide.
References[edit]
- ^ "Lahore", Wikipedia, 2024-04-13, retrieved 2024-04-15
- ^ "Badar Miandad", Wikipedia, 2024-02-23, retrieved 2024-04-15
- ^ "Sikandar Badar Miandad - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ "Qawwali", Wikipedia, 2024-04-01, retrieved 2024-04-15
- ^ Ahmed, Shoaib (2007-03-03). "Qawwal Badar Miandad passes away". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ "Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan", Wikipedia, 2024-03-23, retrieved 2024-04-15
- ^ "Badar Miandad", Wikipedia, 2024-02-23, retrieved 2024-04-15
- ^ Sharam E Essiyaan | Sikandar Badar & Ali Badar Miandad | Thar Production. Retrieved 2024-04-15 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ Salam Ya Rasool Allah by Sikandar Badar Miandad Qawwal | Classical Qawwali. Retrieved 2024-04-15 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ Had Muk Gai | Sikandar Badar Miandad | Thar Production. Retrieved 2024-04-15 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ ROZA NAMAZ | RAMDAN OST 2019 | SIKANDAR BADAR MIANDAD | SAB MIANDAD PRESENTS. Retrieved 2024-04-15 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ Aj Sik Mitraan Di || Sikandar Badar Miandad. Retrieved 2024-04-15 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ Nosho Ne Phar Lai Banh | Official Qawwali | Sikandar Badar Miandad | 2022. Retrieved 2024-04-15 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ Saaye Mein Tumhare Hain | Sikandar Badar Miandad | Sufi Naat Qawwali | KM Islamic. Retrieved 2024-04-15 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ "Pakistan Television Corporation", Wikipedia, 2024-04-12, retrieved 2024-04-15
- ^ "Geo TV", Wikipedia, 2024-04-13, retrieved 2024-04-15
- ^ "ARY Qtv", Wikipedia, 2024-01-21, retrieved 2024-04-15
- ^ "92 News", Wikipedia, 2024-03-15, retrieved 2024-04-15
- ^ "Afghanistan", Wikipedia, 2024-04-15, retrieved 2024-04-15
- ^ "Delhi", Wikipedia, 2024-04-13, retrieved 2024-04-15
- ^ "Chandigarh", Wikipedia, 2024-04-14, retrieved 2024-04-15
- ^ "Patiala", Wikipedia, 2024-04-08, retrieved 2024-04-15
- ^ "Jalandhar", Wikipedia, 2024-01-24, retrieved 2024-04-15
- ^ "Amritsar", Wikipedia, 2024-03-29, retrieved 2024-04-15
- ^ "Dubai", Wikipedia, 2024-04-15, retrieved 2024-04-15