If you were not a musician what would you have been?

I have never really thought of going into another field, once a musician always a musician, it comes naturally to me.

What instruments do you play?

I play keyboards.

Do you prefer singing in a specific language? If so, which one?

I sing in Urdu and Punjabi

Is there a difference between an Urdu and Punjabi composition it terms of song writing, structure and rhythm?

Both Urdu and Punjabi have their own feel and dialect hence the music and structure should be made accordingly.

What was the most defining point in your music career thus far?

My last album “Beetay Pal” has been the most defining point in my music career as of yet.

Do you believe music videos to be an essential part of album promotion and sales?

Music videos are very important for the promotion of the songs, specially now a days, because the song does not get noticed without it.

Apart from Made in Pakistan and Kashf, which other productions have you composed music for? Any sitcoms, serials or dramas?

I have composed and arranged music for Hadiqa Kiani’s 2nd album “Roshni” including the title track, Dr aur Billa,logo for Javed Sheikh’s productions, PTV serial ”Na Jane Kyun” telefilm “14 Din”, sitcoms like “Bas Yunhi” “Ye tau hona he tha” and “Life” plus “Made in Pakistan, the documentary

What do you believe is the biggest challenge faced by the music industry in Pakistan today?

I believe security and piracy are the biggest problem faced by Pakistani Music industry.

What can we expect from you in future?

Inshallah more music, more albums and concerts.

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Be yourself and never be afraid of the hard work, believe in yourself and your Allah.