Naeem Abbas Rufi

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Naeem Abbas Rufi
Origin Karachi, Pakistan
Genres Pakistani music
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, musician
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active1990–present
LabelsHeera Stereo, Kizmet Records UK Limited, Sound Master

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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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] [3] as a part of the team with Shuja Haider and Meesha Shafi. [4] [5]

Filmography

TV

Coke Studio

Rufi made his debut in Coke Studio's season 9.

  1. Aaya Laariye (o darling bride) duet with Meesha Shafi - episode 4, season 9 [1]

Discography

  1. Kawaan
  2. Zamana
  3. A Tribute To Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan [1]

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References

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