Mustafa Zahid
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| Born | Mustafa Zahid 18 December 1984 |
| Origin | Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
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| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Fire Records, Saregama, Sony Music, T-Series |
| Member of | Roxen[1] |
Mustafa Zahid (born 18 December 1984) is a Pakistani music composer[2] and singer-songwriter who gained success with his 2007 singles "Toh Phir Aao" and "Tera Mera Rishta." He has sung several hit songs for Bollywood films and is also the lead vocalist of Roxen, a rock band formed in 2004.[3]
Early life and education
Mustafa was born in Lahore. He is the Nephew of Ali Azmat,[4] the former lead vocalist of the famous rock band Roxen, and is also related to the late Sufi kalam singer, actor, director, and producer Inayat Hussain Bhatti.[5] As a child, he never thought he would become a singer. He once hosted a college event where his professors asked him to sing. Hesitantly, he sang a few lines of "Bheegi Bheegi Raaton Mein," and this experience motivated him to pursue a career in singing.[6]
He graduated from University of Central Punjab's Punjab College of Business Administration (PCBA) and later did his Master's from the National College of Arts (NCA), Lahore.[7]
Music career
Roxen
He formed the rock band Roxen in 2004; "Roxen" comes from the Persian language, and means as per Mustafa "a small window or a hole in a criminal cell from which the light gets in and provides hope and freshness."[7] Their debut album, Rozen-E-Deewar, was released in late 2006 and topped charts across South Asia for nearly six weeks. The album's Indian release took place in mid-December 2008. Universal Music had signed Mustafa Zahid and Roxen for the worldwide release of their upcoming album.[8][9]
Bollywood
In mid-2007, two of Mustafa Zahid's songs were featured in the Bollywood movie Awarapan. He has since sung over a dozen Bollywood songs, including major hits in films such as Aashiqui 2 and Ek Villain.[10]
Discography
Albums
| Year | Song | Note |
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| 2006 | Rozen-E-Deewar | Fire Records |
| 2009 | Bujh Hai Gaya |
Singles
| Year | Song | Note |
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| 2008 | Bujh Hai Gaya | Official Music Video (Song from Roxen's Album Bujh Hai Gaya) |
| 2010 | Karam Ker Day | Various Artist Song |
| 2011 | Dil Mein Tum | Revised with Bunny |
| 2012 | Na Kar Deewana | Official Music Video (Song from Roxen's Album Bujh Hai Gaya) |
| 2013 | Diye Se Diya Jalao | Various Artist Song (Music Video) |
| 2015 | Yeh Banday Mitti Kay Banday | Tribute |
| 2018 | Meray Saathiya | Single |
| 2020 | Ranjhna Ve | In The Box by Saad Sultan |
| 2021 | Kaisay Jiyein | Official Music Video (Song from Roxen's Unreleased Album Bhoola Samundar) |
| 2022 | Mela Sajan Hai | Official anthem for the Mega Stars League (MSL) |
| 2023 | Chupke Se | Single |
| Bekhudi | ||
| To Phir Aao | Reprise from film Awarapan | |
| Mera Pakistan | ||
| 2024 | Tamasha (ft. Yashal Shahid) | The Artist Season 1 |
| Baarish | Single | |
| 2025 | Phir Se Baarish | |
| 2026 | Yeh Meri Zindagi Hai | |
| Tera Mera Rishta 2.0[11] |
Bollywood
| Year | Song | Film | Music director(s) | Lyrics |
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| 2007 | "Toh Phir Aao" | Awarapan | Pritam | Sayeed Quadri |
| "Tera Mera Rishta" | ||||
| 2009 | "Khuda Ke Liye" | Runway | Shamir Tandon | Shabbir Ahmed |
| 2012 | "Gunaah" | Blood Money | Jeet Gannguli | Sayeed Quadri |
| "Jo Tere Sang"[12] | ||||
| "Teri Yaadon Se" | Pranay Rijia | |||
| 2013 | "Hum Jee Lenge"[13] | Murder 3 | Roxen | |
| "Yeh Junoon Mera" | Shootout at Wadala | Mustafa Zahid | Kumaar | |
| "Bhula Dena" | Aashiqui 2 | Jeet Gannguli | Sanjay Masoomm | |
| 2014 | "Maine Khud Ko" | Ragini MMS 2 | Pranay Rijia | Kumaar |
| "Tere Binaa" | Heropanti[14] | Mustafa Zahid | ||
| "Zaroorat" | Ek Villain | Mithoon | ||
| "Maula Mere" | Dr. Cabbie | Siddharth Suhaas | Kumaar | |
| "Teri Adaaon Mein" | 3 A.M. | Pranay Rijia | ||
Replaced Bollywood Songs
| Year | Song | Film | Music director(s) | Replaced Singer(s) |
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| 2019 | "Intezaari" | Article 15 | Anurag Saikia | Armaan Malik |
| "Ki Honda Pyar" | Jabariya Jodi | Vishal Mishra | Arijit Singh | |
| "Ek Mulaqat" | Dream Girl | Meet Bros | Altamash Faridi | |
| "Main Janta Hoon" | The Body | Shamir Tandon | Jubin Nautiyal | |
| 2020 | "Mujhse Door" | N/A | DJ AKS and DJ Suketu | N/A |
Lollywood
| Year | Song | Film | Music director(s) |
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| 2016 | "Udasiyaan"[15] | Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hay[16] | Soch, Udan Khatola, and Sohail Haider |
| "Udasiyan" (Slow Version) |
Drama Soundtrack
| Year | Song | Drama Serial | TV Channel |
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| 2010 | "Tere Liye" | Tere Liye | ARY Digital |
| 2015 | "Anjaane Raaston Mein" | Mere Khwaab Lauta Do[17] | |
| 2019 | "Dil Kiya Karay" | Dil Kiya Karay | GEO Entertainment |
International
| Year | Single | Artists | Record label |
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| 2013 | Turn the Night Up (DJ AKS Remix) | Enrique Iglesias, DJ AKS, Mustafa Zahid |
References
- ↑ "Turn the Night up - DJ AKS Remix Featuring Mustafa Zahid (Full Song) - Enrique Iglesias - Download or Listen Free - JioSaavn". 13 September 2013.
- ↑ "Roxen shining through". sameenamer.blogspot. 20 May 2006. Retrieved 14 September 2016.
- ↑ "Roxen all set for another Bollywood chartbuster". Archived from the original on 2 December 2008. Retrieved 18 March 2009.
- ↑ ""The family connection"". The Express Tribune.
- ↑ "Pakistani singer Mustafa Zahid to perform in Dhaka | The Daily Star". www.thedailystar.net. Retrieved 2 July 2026.
- ↑ "Bollywood is a lot of hard work". The Friday Times. 31 July 2014.
- 1 2 Dar, Hammad (3 July 2009). "Mustafa Zahid – Making Waves Internationally". Koolmuzone.
- ↑ "Universal Music signs Roxen and Mustafa". 7 August 2013.
- ↑ "Roxen's second album to come out in India". The Express Tribune. 6 January 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
- ↑ "Pakistani rock band ROXEN petrified! - bollywood news : glamsham.com". 31 January 2024.
- ↑ "Awarapan 2: Pakistani singer Mustafa Zahid revives 'Tera Mera Rishta' with 2.0, says 'You kept it alive....'". India.com. 14 August 2026. Retrieved 16 August 2026.
- ↑ "'Jo Tere Sang': Roxen returns with Blood Money". The Express Tribune. 29 February 2012. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
- ↑ "Hum Jee Lenge was initially a break-up song: Mustafa Zahid". The Express Tribune. 14 February 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
- ↑ "Mustafa Zahid sings for Tiger Shroff in HEROPANTI". Bollyspice.com. 2 May 2014. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
- ↑ "Udaasiyan making it to the top on Indian You Tube". The Nation. 18 August 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
- ↑ "Mustafa Zahid to sing for 'Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hai'". The Express Tribune. 11 August 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
- ↑ "People think I don't want to work in Pakistan: Mustafa Zahid - The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 8 July 2016. Retrieved 9 October 2017.