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Ahmed Jahanzeb Usmani (Urdu: احمد جہاں زیب عثمانی) is a Pakistani pop singer and composer.[1] He was born in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
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Ahmed Jahanzeb | |
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Birth name | Ahmed Jehanzeb Usmani |
Also known as | The Wonder Boy |
Born | Karachi, Pakistan |
Genres | Pop, Classical |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician |
Years active | 1984–present |
Labels | Sound Master |
Known also as AJ and Wonderboy as he released his first record at a very young age of 8.[2] Jahanzeb is one of the few singers of the country, who have been trained in classical music and that is why he mostly sings soul stirring slow songs. Jahanzeb was trained under the guidance of Ustad Rais Khan, who made him his shagird (pupil) in a ceremony called Rasm-e-Gandha Bandhi held at the Sheraton Hotel in 1988. The ceremony, one of its kind to be ever held in Pakistan, was attended by celebrities, dignitaries and media people.[3]
Ahmed Jahanzeb is a familiar name in the touring circuit of Pakistani pop singers, He has done over 2000 shows and has shared the stage with musicians like AR Rahman, Sonu Nigam, Sunidhi Chauhan, Ali Azmat and Strings (band).[2][4]
Ahmed Jahanzeb made his debut on Coke Studio (Pakistan) in 2016 as one of their featured artists.[2] He also has his own studio producing documentaries and films for television.[2]
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Year | Title | Role | Additional notes |
2008-09 | The Ghost | Mansoor Kareem | |
2011 | Khuda Aur Muhabbat[1] | Abdullah | Geo Entertainment |
2010 | Bol[2] | A Shoaib Mansoor film | |
2007 | Khuda Kay Liye[2] | A Shoaib Mansoor film | |
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