Sahir Ali Bagga facts for kids
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Sahir Ali Bagga
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Bagga in 2019
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Lahore, Pakistan
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| Occupation | Composer, music director, singer and instrumentalist for films and television |
| Years active | 2009 – present |
| Known for | Associated acts with: Pritam Chakraborty, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Shafqat Amanat Ali Khan, Coke Studio Pakistan |
| Awards | Pride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan in 2020 |
Sahir Ali Bagga is a talented Pakistani singer, music director, and composer. He was born in Lahore, Pakistan. He creates music for Pakistani films, often called Lollywood, and for many other singers.
Sahir Ali Bagga has composed music for several popular Pakistani movies. These include Zinda Bhaag (released in 2013) and Hijrat (from 2016). He also contributed two songs, "Koi Dil Mein" and "Chell Oi," to the 2014 film Tamanna.
He has also composed music for TV shows, like Ishq-e-Benaam on Hum TV. Sahir Ali Bagga became even more well-known after appearing on Coke Studio (Pakistan). Some of his famous songs include "Yeh mumkin tou nahin," "Malang," "Baazi," "Rab Waaris," "Roye Roye," "Dhola," and "Badnamiyan."
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Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Sahir Ali Bagga was born on April 10, 1980, in Lahore, Pakistan. He grew up in a family that loved music. His father, Amjad Hussain, was a famous music composer and drummer in the 1970s.
Sahir learned music from the family of Ustad Tafu, a very important person in Pakistani classical music. From a young age, Sahir showed a strong interest in music. He started composing melodies when he was still in school, sometimes even getting ideas from newspaper headlines!
Music Career Highlights
Sahir Ali Bagga began his journey in the music industry as a drummer. He later joined a band called Jupiters. There, he met the music video singer Jawad Ahmad. Sahir composed music for Jawad Ahmad's album, which helped him find his own path in music.
Later, the Pakistan Army supported his career. He became an official singer for the National Armed Forces, following in the footsteps of the legendary singer Noor Jehan.
Early Recognition
Sahir first gained wide recognition for his work on a Pakistan Television show called Virsa: Heritage Revived. This show aired from 2009 to 2010. On Virsa, he created music for performances by famous singers like Shafqat Amanat Ali Khan, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Azra Jehan, and Sanam Marvi. The popular show was hosted by Yousuf Salahuddin.
Television Drama Soundtracks
Sahir Ali Bagga has also sung many popular original soundtracks (OSTs) for TV dramas. Some of these include:
- O Rangreza (for Hum TV)
- Iltija (for Ary Digital TV)
- Khudgharz (for ARY Digital)
- Intezaar (for A plus TV)
His OST for O Rangreza was very popular and was nominated for a Lux Style Awards in 2018. He also sang the OST for Bharosa Pyar Tera and wrote the lyrics for the hit drama Khaani.
Coke Studio and Collaborations
In 2017, Sahir Ali Bagga appeared on Coke Studio (Pakistan) (season 10). He performed a duet song with Aima Baig. In May 2021, he released an energetic Punjabi song called "Badnamiyan" with Alizeh Shah.
Sahir Ali Bagga once said, "I always want to make music that relates to my land, my culture and my home. Our raags, our beats, our lyrics – these are our own colors. I want to give my fans the kind of music that shows these colors." This shows his dedication to creating music that reflects his Pakistani heritage.
Awards and Achievements
In 2020, the government of Pakistan honored Sahir Ali Bagga with the Pride of Performance Award. This award recognized his music composition for "Bara Dushman Bana Phirta Hai." This was a special march song released in December 2015 by the Inter-Services Public Relations. It was created to mark the first anniversary of the tragic 2014 Peshawar school massacre.
