Naeem Abbas Rufi
Naeem Abbas Rufi is a Pakistani singer. He is known as a band singer in morning shows Utho Jago Pakistan and Mazaaq Raat.
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Origin | Karachi, Pakistan |
Genres | Pakistani music |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician |
Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 1990–present |
Labels | Heera Stereo, Kizmet Records UK Limited, Sound Master |
Associated acts | Strings, Shuja Haider, Coke Studio (Pakistan) |
Career
Naeem Abbas Rufi emerged as a Pakistani singer in the early 1990s both on Pakistani television and in the Pakistani film industry.[1] Before that, he made a name for himself by taking part in amateur singing competitions. At the age of 12, he was featured in a children's TV show 'Sung Sung Chalay' conducted by the music composer Sohail Rana.[1]
Coke Studio (Pakistan) artist
Rufi's has released three albums including an album dedicated to Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. He is also an established playback singer in television and film industry.[2] In 2016, Rufi marked his Coke Studio debut as a featured artist in season 9,[1][1][3] as a part of the team with Shuja Haider and Meesha Shafi.[4][5]
Filmography
TV
- Utho Jago Pakistan
- Ishq Ki Inteha
- Mora Piya
- Mazaaq Raat
- Maaye Ni
Coke Studio
Rufi made his debut in Coke Studio's season 9.
- Aaya Laariye (o darling bride) duet with Meesha Shafi - episode 4, season 9[1]
Discography
- Kawaan
- Zamana
- A Tribute To Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan[1]
References
- "Profile of Naeem Abbas Rufi". Coke Studio (Pakistan) website. 17 June 2016. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
- "Singer Naeem Abbas Rufi Doesn't want to leave Karachi". pakistanmediaupdates.com. 7 August 2014. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
- Rehman, Maliha (4 July 2016). "Here's what to expect from Coke Studio 9". Dawn (newspaper). Retrieved 5 August 2020.
- Sengupta, Arka (17 June 2016). "'Coke Studio Pakistan' undergoes major revamp in Season 9; artiste line-up revealed". International Business Times (newspaper). Retrieved 5 August 2020.
- "With strings attached: Multiple producers to helm Coke Studio 9". The Express Tribune (newspaper). 24 December 2015. Retrieved 5 August 2020.