Faheem Mazhar

Classical Vocalist

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• Background: Talented vocalist of the younger generation belonging to a non- musical family.

• Place of birth: Lahore

• Education: BSc. Zoology and Botany, M.A. Political Science.

• Current agenda: Lecturer of Indian classical music at the University of Central England and working with the Royal Ballet.

• Teacher/ Ustad: Ustad Parvez Paras, Ustad Chotay Ghulam Ali Khan & Ustad G.A. Farooq.

• Gharana: Qawwal Bacche and Kirana.

• Debut performance: The memorial concert of Ustad Bhai Lal and Ustad Alamgir Khan, in Lahore, 1979.

• Memorable concert: All Pakistan Music Conference, Lahore, 1996.

• Favourite musicians: Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, Ustad Amir Khan, Ustad Salamat Ali Khan, Ustad Vilayat Khan and Ustad Shaukat Hussain Khan.

• Tours: India, UK, Holland, Germany, Italy and USA.

• Hobbies: Cricket.

• Food and drink: Keralay Gosht and Tea.