Malkoo

Malkoo (Urdu/Punjabi: ملکو) born as Muhammad Ashraf (Urdu/Punjabi: محمد اشرف) in Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan is a pop, Punjabi bhangra and folk singer.[1] He is best known for the song "Kala Jora Paa Sahdi Farmaish Tey", which was a hit in Pakistan.[2]

Malkoo
Birth nameMuhammad Ashraf
OriginSargodha, Punjab, Pakistan
GenresBhangra
Pop
Folk
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Musician
LabelsTPGold

Early life and career

Malkoo completed his Master of Arts degree from the Punjab University, Lahore and then went into the public entertainment business by releasing his first album in 2004.[3] Malkoo was inspired by Pakistani folk singer Mansoor Malangi. He writes the lyrics of many of his own songs. He has done many overseas musical concert tours including in the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States.[3]

Malkoo released his first album Sochna Vi Na in 2004 and has since released many more albums.

  • "Sochna Vi Na" (2004)[4]
  • "Kala Jora Paa Sahdi Farmaish Tey"[3]
  • "Wey Changa Sahda Yaar Ae Toon"
  • "Aaja Sohniey Teinun Nachnaan Sikha Dayyaan"
  • "Chhaddo Sahnun Guddian Uddaan Deo"
  • "Nachdi Kamaal Billo"[5]
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References
  1. https://www.dawn.com/news/1212549, Malkoo on Dawn newspaper, Published 12 October 2015, Retrieved 23 March 2017
  2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kfjh_U5JYk, Malkoo's song on YouTube, Uploaded 8 November 2007, Retrieved 23 March 2017
  3. http://www.pak101.com/c/celebrities/bio/203/Singers/Malkoo, Profile of Malkoo, Retrieved 23 March 2017
  4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ecbb4udPZf0, 'Sochna Vi Na' - Malkoo's song on YouTube, Uploaded 6 April 2008, Retrieved 23 March 2017
  5. https://tribune.com.pk/story/590596/did-you-know-mathira-stars-as-malkoos-billo-in-nachdi-kamaal/, Malkoo on The Express Tribune newspaper, Published 15 August 2013, Retrieved 23 March 2017


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