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Annie Khalid
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Khalid during a concert tour in Punjab, Pakistan, 2012
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| Background information | |
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عینی خالد
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| Birth name | Noor-ul-Ain Khalid |
| Born | 27 March 1987 Lahore, Pakistan |
| Origin | Lahore, Pakistan |
| Genres | Pakistani pop |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
Noor-ul-Ain Khalid, known as Annie Khalid, is a talented singer and model. She was born in Pakistan but also has British roots. Annie became famous in Pakistan in 2006. This happened after she released her popular song "Mahiya". This song was even used in an Indian movie called Awarapan in 2007. "Mahiya" was one of the most played Pakistani songs from 2005 to 2007.
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Annie Khalid's Early Life
Annie Khalid was born in Lahore, Pakistan, on March 27, 1987. Her father was from Kashmir, and her mother was from Yemen. When Annie was just six months old, her family moved from Pakistan. They went to the United Kingdom. They first lived in East London and later moved to Essex.
Annie Khalid's Career
Annie Khalid has had a busy career in music and modeling. She has also done important charity work.
Music Career
Annie's first song, "Mahiya," became a huge hit in Pakistan. It was released in 2005. Later, the song was featured in the Indian film Awarapan.
On November 25, 2010, Annie released her first song in the UK. It was called "Be My Baby." A British DJ named Judge Jules also made a special remix of the song. Annie met the English-Norwegian boy band A1 at a charity event. They decided to work together on a song called "Just 3 Words." Annie then went on tour with A1, performing in Norway and the UK. In 2011, Annie Khalid was nominated for Best Female Singer. This was at the Pakistan Media Awards.
In September 2013, she released another song. It was called "Boom Boom Danze" and featured the artist Beenie Man.
Modeling Work
Annie Khalid has also worked as a model. In 2010, she walked the runway at the L'Oréal Karachi fashion week. She modeled for BNS couture. In 2011, she modeled for Ammar Belal. She was also featured in LOOK magazine in June 2011. In the same month, she opened her own café in Lahore. It was called the AK Lounge.
Charity Efforts
Annie Khalid is also known for her charity work. In 2011, she became a Goodwill Ambassador for Norway's Red Cross. This happened after she helped raise money for people affected by floods in Pakistan.
Annie Khalid's Personal Life
In July 2012, Annie Khalid married a Pakistani businessman named Malik Noureed Awan. However, they divorced in 2013. On December 26, 2014, she married another businessman. His name is Saad Ahmed Khan, and he is British-Pakistani. Annie and Saad have a daughter together.
Annie Khalid's Music
Annie Khalid has released several albums and many singles.
Albums
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| 2006 | Princess
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| 2010 | Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai
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Singles
- "Mahiya" Remix - Awarapan (2007)
- "Tenu Takiya", featuring RnB (2008)
- "Just Three Words", featuring A1 (2012)
- "Vari Vari Jawan" "Humvee Assault" (2013)
- "Vote For Change" PTI Song (2014)
- "Boom Boom Danze", featuring Beenie Man Brand Ambassador (2014)
- "Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai" Bahadurabad (2014)
- "Tujhe Yaad Kiya" "Saada Haq Ithe Rakh" (2014)
- "... Saala" "The Profligator" (2014)
- "Tu Wo To Nahi" "Gunstar Heroes" (2014)
- "Party Karlo" "Jaan e Jaan" Overkill Mafia (2015)
- "Be My Baby", Golden Axe (2015)
- "Princess" Jet Set Radio (2015)
- "Listen (Tujh Se Meri Jaan Hai)" Binary Domain (2015)
- "Kali Raat" Young Tarang (2016)
- "Do You See Me" Robot 2 (2015)
See Also
- List of Pakistani musicians
- List of people from Lahore
