Raafay Israr

Raafay Israr is a Pakistani singer, composer and songwriter.[1] He is known for his song "Wajah Kia Thi" (What was the reason). He has appeared on BBC Asian Network Live Sessions.

Raafay Israr
Background information
Born (1993-10-24) 24 October 1993
Occupation(s)Singer, Songwriter, Composer
InstrumentsGuitar
Years active2013 - Present
Associated acts

Biography

Raafay Israr was born and raised in Karachi.[2] After performing all over Pakistan, in 2018 Raafay launched his first music video ‘Sajni’[3] under the label of Zee Music Company. His second song ‘Beliya”[4][5] which was an acoustic ballad was released by T-Series[6] and it was also nominated at Shaan-e-Pakistan Music Awards for best pop music. Raafay's song 'Man Ki Lagan' was also covered on Gulf News.[7]

His song[8] ‘Wajah Kia Thi’[9][10][11] gained critical acclaim.[12][13] Later he collaborated with Patari on the unplugged version of 'Wajah Kia Thi'.[14][15] Raafay[16] has also appeared on BBC Asian Network’s Live Sessions.[17] Raafay was nominated singer of the year at IPPA Awards 2019.[18] He has been actively performing throughout Pakistan and internationally including USA and Dubai.

Collaborations

Raafay’s first collaboration was with guitarist and music producer Kashan Admani on his song Man Ki Lagan. In 2019, he released a duet song ‘Khushfemiyan’[19][20] with singer Alycia Dias.[21][22][23] Raafay Israr[24] is also a part of global collaboration ‘We Are One’ initiated by Kashan Admani.

Nominations
Award Nominations
Year Award Category Result
2018 Excellence Awards Rising Talent of the Year Won
2019 IPPA Awards Singer of the Year Nominated
2019 Shaan-e-Pakistan Music Awards Best Pop Music for Song Beliya Nominated

Discography
  • Sajni (2018)
  • Beliya (2018)
  • Man Ki Lagan ft. Kashan Admani (2018)[1]
  • Khushfehmiyan ft. Alycia Dias (2019)
  • Chal Tujhe Bulaye Des (2019)
  • Wajah Kia Thi (2020)[25]
  • Wajah Unplugged - Patari Release (2020)
  • Ranjish (Cover) - BBC Asian Network Live Sessions
  • Tere Naina - BBC Asian Networ(2018)
  • We Are One - Global Collaboration[26]
  • Taaray - TCF Collaboration[27][28][29]
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See also

References
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  2. "Rafay Israr – Good Times". www.goodtimes.com.pk. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
  3. Admin (2018-04-22). "Raafay Israr makes his debut with Sajni". Behtareen. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
  4. "'Beliya' By Raafay Israr Got Music Aficionados Hooked On!". Runway Pakistan. 2018-07-19. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
  5. Muhammad, Aun (2018-09-24). "Raafay Israr's latest music video and soundtrack 'Beliya' creating a buzz!". People Magazine Pakistan. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
  6. "Latest Hindi Song Beliya Sung By Raafay Israr | Hindi Video Songs - Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
  7. "Rafay Israr releases new single 'Man Ki Lagan'". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
  8. Live, Metro (2020-03-13). "Raafay Israr's Latest Music Video and Soundtrack 'Wajah Kia Thi" Creates A Buzz!". Metro Live. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
  9. "Raafay Israr's latest soundtrack 'Wajah kia thi creates a buzz!". The Nation. 2020-03-08. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
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  11. K, Sania (2020-03-11). "Wajah Kia Thi by Raafay Israr is a song for the broken hearts!". eBuzz.Pk. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
  12. "Raafay Israr Released His Latest Song 'Wajah Kia Thi' Featuring Noor Hassan & Azekah Daniel". Phupo. 2020-03-11. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
  13. Asad, Mashal (2020-03-11). "Raafay Israr's Wajah Kia Thi is the anthem of all broken hearts". Behtareen. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
  14. NewsDesk (2020-06-15). "Raafay Israr releases unplugged version of Wajah Kia Thi". Oyeyeah. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
  15. Kaukab, Zara (2020-04-28). "'Wajah Kia Thi', an ode to broken hearts by Raafay Israr". PMR - Pakistani Music, Media, Movies & NEWS. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
  16. "Our music industry hasn't really matured enough: Raafay Israr". Daily Times. 2019-02-28. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
  17. "BBC Asian Network - Waqas Saeed, Live Session: Raafay Israr". BBC. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
  18. "IPPA reveals nominations for the year 2019". Biz Today. 2019-10-19. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
  19. Haq, Irfan ul (2019-02-18). "RAAFAY ISRAR TO RELEASE KHUSHFEHMIAN HIS FIRST SONG FOR 2019". Irfanistan. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
  20. "RAAFAY ISRAR TO RELEASE KHUSHFEHMIAN HIS FIRST SONG FOR 2019". Confabulation with Rohail Amjad. 2019-02-16. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
  21. "RAAFAY ISRAR TO RELEASE KHUSHFEHMIAN HIS FIRST SONG FOR 2019". Page3 Pakistan - Pakistan's First Web TV. 2019-02-19. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
  22. "PressReader.com - Your favorite newspapers and magazines". www.pressreader.com. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
  23. Hussain, Mashal (2019-04-06). "Raafay Israr releases his new single 'Khushfehmiyan' AND IT'S LIT 🔥🔥". eBuzz.Pk. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
  24. link, Get; Facebook; Twitter; Pinterest; Email; Apps, Other. "Catching Up with Raafay Israr". Retrieved 2020-06-26.
  25. Haq, Irfan ul (2020-03-10). "RaafayIsrar's latest music video 'Wajahkiathi" is here !". Irfanistan. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
  26. Desk, BR Web (2020-06-01). "Mizmaar's Kashan Admani brings together over 40 international artists for a hopeful anthem". Brecorder. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
  27. Haq, Irfan ul (2019-05-23). "KASHAN ADMANI UNITES 31 ARTISTS FOR TAARE". Irfanistan. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
  28. "Mizmaar's Kashan Admani gathers stars for 'Taare'". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
  29. Naseem, Amna (2019-04-18). "Kashan Admani ft. TCF's 'Taare' a Song for Underprivileged Kids Unites 31 Artists". HIP. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
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