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Fakhar-e-Alam
Pakistani celebrity/pop music artist
Fakhar-e-Alam (Punjabi, Urdu: فخر عالم) (born 19 January ) is a Pakistani actor, singer, songwriter, TV host, video jockey, rapper and producer[1][2] famous for introducing the bhangra-rap fusion genre of music in Pakistan. He is considered a pioneer of bhangra-rap music of Lahore in the s. He currently hosts TV shows, sports broadcasts, and high-profile national and international productions.
He also served as the chairman of the Sindh Board of Film Censors from to [3]
In , he became the first and, to date, the only Pakistani in world history to circumnavigate the globe in a solo flight, in what he called Mission Parwaaz. He was aiming for a day schedule and was planning on flying to 30 airports around the world.[4]
Personal life
Family background
Fakhar-e-Alam was born on 19 January in Lahore, Pakistan.[5][6] His maternal grandmother Akleem Akhtar, also known as General Rani, was a socialite close to dictator General Yahya Khan, who ruled Pakistan from to , while his mother Aroosa Alam is a journalist.[7] Akleem Akhtar ('The Rani General') garnered the reputation of being the "most powerful woman in Pakistan" due to her role as the "muse and mistress" of General Yahya Khan.[7][8]
In , Sukhpal Singh Khaira, Leader of the Opposition in India's Punjab Legislative Assembly, alleged that Fakhar-e-Alam's mother Aroosa had affiliations with the ISI and served as a Pakistani spy. It was claimed that she resided at the official residence of India's Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh.[9][10] Additionally, she was colloquially referred to as the ‘First Lady of Punjab’ due to her relationship with the Amarinder Singh and was reported to have close ties with the Pakistani military establishment.[8]
Education
In , after doing an online course from the Harvard Business School, he earned an Alternative Investments certificate at the age of [1]
Career
Music
Fakhar-e-Alam started his career as Pakistan's first rap artist with the music album "RAP UP" in The same year, he debuted as a presenter in Pakistan's first pop chart television show, "Music Channel Charts". After the success of "Music Channel Charts", he was offered the position of a presenter for "Pepsi Top of the Pops".[6]
He met great success with his single "Bhangra Pao", a fusion of bhangra and rap music, in He received a gold disc for his debut album and is considered one of EMI Records' most successful artists. The single was also broadcast on MTV.[5][6]
Acting
He has acted in movies such as Very Good Dunya Very Bad Log ()[6] and in television serials such as Do Biwiyan Ek Bechara ().
Production
When he arrived in Karachi in , Fakhar-e-Alam was offered a CEO position in an electronic media marketing company. He accepted the offer and stayed with the company for three months. He then launched his own production house called Industree Productions.
Philanthropy
Fakhar-e-Alam was actively involved in humanitarian activities and relief work after the Kashmir earthquake.[6]
Hosting
Fakhr-e-Alam's show Aaghaz-e-Safar, based on real-life stories of Pakistanis, aired on 18 April The show was produced and directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, a two-time Pakistani Oscar winner. It was the first time Obaid-Chinoy produced for a Pakistani TV channel. The show aired on AAJ TV in Pakistan.[11]
In , after the murder of a popular qawwal, Amjad Sabri, in Karachi, Fakhr-e-Alam led a movement pressing for better government security for artists.[12]
On 1 August , he became the second Pakistani celebrity invited to speak at Googleplex.[13]
In May , he was announced as the host of 60 Hours to Glory, a military reality show featuring several international teams. It was broadcast on Hum TV, Hum News, and PTV Home.[14] On 27 June , he was bestowed with the UAE golden visa, making him the first Pakistani celebrity to receive it.[15]
On 2 October , Fakhr-e-Alam announced a partnership with Dubai-based esports organisation Galaxy Racer. As a result of the deal, the two parties will collaborate to create Galaxy Racer Pakistan.[16] Later that month, he hosted the sports show The Pavilion on A Sports as part of its coverage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.[17][18]
Alam hosted The Pavilion for the Cricket World Cup, which has become a global hit and recognized as the biggest cricket show in cricketing world. It has gained massive popularity especially within India.[19]
Awards
Discography
Albums
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Country | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very Good Dunya Very Bad Log | Pakistan | Film debut[6] | |
| No Paisa No Problem | |||
| Sarhad Paar | India | Hindi debut; special appearance |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulls & Guys | PTV | Documentary and travel guide reality show | ||
| Dost | ARY Digital | Drama serial which featured Indian artists | ||
| Do Biwiyan Ek Bechara | Faisal | Lead role in a comedy-drama serial | ||
| Bolain Kya Baat Hai | TV Host | Geo News | Sports show[5] |
Books
- Mission Parwaaz: Fakhr Alam Making History, Markings Publishing, , p. Book detailing how he circumnavigated the globe in a solo flight.[21][4]
References
- ^ abc"'Never too old to learn': Fakhr-e-Alam awarded Alternate Investments certificate from Harvard Business School". Images magazine (Dawn Group of Newspapers) website. 21 September Archived from the original on 25 September Retrieved 13 December
- ^Joy, Prathibha (20 September ). "I'm doing good cinema: Manjari Fadnis". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 18 April Retrieved 15 August
- ^Qamar, Saadia (20 September ). "Fakhr-e-Alam: The new face of Sindh's Censor board". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 17 September
- ^ ab"Fakhre Alam becomes the first Pakistani to circumnavigate the globe solo". Dawn newspaper. 4 November Archived from the original on 3 February Retrieved 13 December
- ^ abcdefgh"Fakhar-e-Alam profile". PakistanHerald website. Archived from the original on 1 July Retrieved 13 December
- ^ abcdefgh"Profile of Fakhr-e-Alam". website. 9 November Archived from the original on 24 March Retrieved 13 December
- ^ abDesai, Ashok (27 March ). "THE RANI GENERAL FILES - The legacy of Akleem Akhtar lives on in her daughter". Telegraph India newspaper. Archived from the original on 10 June Retrieved 13 December
- ^ abShobhaa De (22 August ). "When attacking Sidhu, keep in mind Punjab's most famous live-in couple". ThePrint newspaper. Archived from the original on 22 August Retrieved 17 April
- ^"Amarinder's Pak guest stirs up row". The Times of India. 27 December Retrieved 17 April
- ^"Captain Amarinder Singh's Friend Aroosa Alam is Pakistani Spy, Claims AAP MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira". website. Retrieved 17 April
- ^Syed, Madeeha (11 April ). "Aaghaz-e-Safar: "This show will be groundbreaking"". Dawn newspaper. Retrieved 17 September
- ^"'No difference between politicians and us': Fakhr-e-Alam demands better security for artists". Images magazine (Dawn Group of Newspapers). 24 June Retrieved 17 September
- ^Murtaza, Syed M. (2 August ). "Fakhr e Alam becomes first Pakistani to speak at Google/Facebook". Pakistan Today newspaper. Retrieved 17 September
- ^Haq, Irfan Ul (4 June ). "Fakhre Alam teases new military reality show 60 Hours to Glory". Dawn newspaper. Retrieved 17 September
- ^Gokulan, Dhanusha (27 June ). "Fakhr-e-Alam is first Pakistani celebrity to get UAE Golden Visa". Khaleej Times newspaper. Retrieved 17 September
- ^"Fakhr-e-Alam takes $40 million stake in Galaxy Racer". Daily Times newspaper. 2 October Retrieved 17 September
- ^"Who is Shaniera Akram going to cheer for during the Pakistan versus Australia T20 match?". Images magazine (Dawn Group of Newspapers). 9 November Retrieved 17 September
- ^"Watch: Pakistan greats Wasim, Waqar and Misbah's showtime banter will leave you in splits". Khaleej Times newspaper. 1 November Retrieved 17 September
- ^"This World Cup's sleeper hit: The Pavilion, a simple, informal show from Pakistan". The Indian Express. 17 November Retrieved 2 January
- ^"President confers Pakistan civil awards on personalities". The Express Tribune newspaper. Associated Press of Pakistan. 14 August Archived from the original on 1 June Retrieved 13 December
- ^"Fakhre Alam is launching a book based on his Mission Parwaaz". Dawn News. 6 November Retrieved 4 October