Zoe Viccaji facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Zoe Viccaji
Born	(1983-10-25) October 25, 1983 (age 41) Kharian, Punjab, Pakistan
Education	Hamilton College
Occupation	Singer-songwriter Actress
Years active	2009–present
Spouse(s)	Kamal Khan ​ (m. 2018)​
Relatives	Rachel Viccaji (sister)
Musical career
Genres	Pop Rock Jazz
Instruments	Vocals Guitar
Years active	2009–present
Labels	Universal Music Group Coke Studio
Associated acts	Sanam Saeed Rachel Viccaji Amir Zaki Jal Strings Bilal Khan Shehzad Roy

Zoe Viccaji (Urdu: زوئی وکاجی) is a talented singer, songwriter, and actress from Karachi, Pakistan. She was born in 1983. Zoe started her music journey as a backing vocalist for the famous show Coke Studio. Later, she became one of the main artists featured on the show. She has released one studio album that has won several awards.

Early Life and Family

Zoe Viccaji was born in Kharian, Punjab, Pakistan. Her father, Adi Viccaji, is Parsi, and her mother, Lynettee Viccaji, is Christian. Zoe grew up in Karachi, Pakistan. She shared that she started playing guitar and writing her own songs when she was fifteen years old. Zoe has a younger sister, Rachel Viccaji, who is also a singer.

Personal Life

Zoe Viccaji got married on December 23, 2018. She married Kamal Khan, who is a producer and director. Their wedding took place in Karachi, Pakistan. Zoe had a traditional white wedding. Her sister, Rachel Viccaji, and fellow Coke Studio singer and actress Sanam Saeed were among her bridesmaids. The couple also had another celebration the next day, following Pakistani traditions.

Music Career

Zoe began her career in music at age seventeen. She joined a local band called Ganda Bandas. After some years, she moved to the United States. There, she studied at Hamilton College in New York. While in the US, she also performed in stage musicals. She appeared in Mamma Mia! and Chicago, performing alongside Sanam Saeed.

Early Songs and Coke Studio

After returning to Pakistan, Zoe released her first song, "Thinking About You," in 2009. In 2010, she joined Coke Studio. She worked with popular bands like Strings and singer Bilal Khan. Together, they released songs such as "Mera Bichra Yaar" and "Anjane." "Mera Bichra Yaar" was even nominated for Song of the Year at the 11th Lux Style Awards.

Debut Album Dareeche

Zoe released her first album, Dareeche, in September 2014. It was released under Universal Music India. This album was very successful. In 2015, it won the Best Mixed Album award at the Indian Recording Arts (IRA) in India. It also won the Lux Style Award for Best Album in Pakistan.

One of the songs from the album was "Phir Mili Tanhai." Zoe explained that this was one of the first songs she ever wrote. She said it was inspired by a real relationship she had. She mentioned that writing songs helped her during a difficult time.

Acting Appearances

Besides singing, Zoe has also appeared in films. In 2013, she had a small role in the movie Good Morning Karachi. She played a Salon Bride in the film. She also made cameo appearances in The Journey Within (2014) and Cake (2018).

Awards and Recognitions

Zoe Viccaji has received several awards and nominations for her work.

Discography

Albums

Singles

Zoe Viccaji has released many singles throughout her career, including:

• "Tanhaiyan"
• "Jhoom"
• "Ho Jao Aazad"
• "Ruk Tau Zara"
• "Hum Har Qadam Aagay Hon" (All Stars Grand Finale Song)
• "The Time Has Come"
• "Josh"
• "Yeh Dil Kiyun Mera"
• "Jis Nay Bhi Aana Hai, Aik Din Jaana Hai"
• "Thinking About You"
• "Alvida (Feat. Zohaib)"
• "Bichra Yaar (Feat. Strings)"
• "Bolo (Feat. Zohaib)"
• "Breathe in Breathe Out"
• "Jab Koi"
• "Jo Chaho"
• "Kaisay Yeh Hua"
• "Street Signs (Feat. Aamir Zaki and Maaz)"
• "Vamp (Feat. Omar Farooq)"
• "Weave a Sweet Dream"
• "Ishq Kinara (Feat. Sumru Agiryuruyen)"
• "Baray Pyar Se Samjhaen"
• "Ashiqi Angar (Irfan Ali Taj Feat. Zoe Viccaji)"

Coke Studio Songs

Some of Zoe's songs from Coke Studio include:

• Senraan Ra Baairya - Asif Hussain Samraat Ft. Zoe Viccaji
• Jaana
• Raat Gaey
• Ishq Kinara (Zoe Viccaji & Sumru Agiryuriyen)