Faisal Kapadia

Faisal Kapadia (Urdu: فیصل کپاڈیا) is a Pakistani musician, composer, singer-songwriter, and a guitarist. He is best known as the lead vocalist and primary lyricist of rock music band Strings. After dissolution of Strings band, he started singing as solo artist. Faisal Kapadia has directed a number of music videos for his band. Strings made its entry into the Bollywood music in 2006.

He along with fellow Strings band member Bilal Maqsood has been a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for Pakistan since September 2005.

Strings
In 1988, the band Strings was formed along with three other members Bilal Maqsood, Rafiq Wazir Ali and Kareem Bashir Bhoy, who were all classmates.

Solo career
After Strings was disbanded,  he continued as a solo singer. He started as solo singer from Coke Studio (Pakistani TV program).

Personal life
Kapadia is of Gujarati descent, his family hailing from Rajkot. He has cited Kishore Kumar and R. D. Burman as influences as well as those of U2, Bryan Adams, Sting and Bon Jovi.

Discography

 * Albums with Strings
 * Strings (1990)
 * 2 (1992)
 * Duur (2000)
 * Dhaani (2003)
 * Koi Aanay Wala Hai (2008)
 * 30 (2018)


 * Compilation album
 * Hai Koi Hum Jaisa (2003)
 * Tu Hai Kahaan (2003)

Solo
Zindagi Jahaan Le Jaaye (debut solo album)February 2nd 2024


 * Jaadu
 * Phir Milenge with Young Stunners in CokeStudio14