Shabnam Majeed

Shabnam Majeed is a Pakistani singer. She started singing at the age of eight.

Shabnam Majeed
BornPakistan
Genresworld
Occupation(s)Singer
InstrumentsVocals
Years active19??-present

Personal life

Majeed had four children with her former husband Wajid Ali, a music director. Their son, Naqi Ali (or Lucky Ali), died aged seven after falling down the stairs in 2010.[1][2] She filed for khula in February 2020.[3] Majeed's brother, Abdul Waheed, was shot dead on 18 November 2020.[4] 12 days later, two arrests were made in connection with the murder investigation.[5]

Career

Shabnam gained worldwide fame through her remix of the single Dil Cheez Hai Kya, under a short period. She has been described as 'one of the most prolific playback singers of Lollywood' by The Express Tribune.[6]

Philanthropy

In 2016, Majeed, in collaboration with Alhamra Arts Council, formed an organisation to teach music to street children.[1] The organisation, called the Lucky Ali Foundation, is named after her late son.[7] She has also formed a charity dedicated to children with drug addiction.[2]

References
  1. Lodhi, Adnan (1 February 2016). "Shabnam Majeed to teach music to street children". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
  2. Ahmed, Shoaib (15 January 2016). "Shabnam Majeed – not just a melodious voice". Dawn. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
  3. "Singer Shabnam Majeed filed for divorce from her husband Wajid Ali". Times of Islamabad. 8 February 2020. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
  4. "Singer Shabnam Majeed's brother murdered". The News International. 18 November 2020. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
  5. "Police solve mystery behind murder of Shabnam Majeed's brother". ARY News. 30 November 2020. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
  6. Lodhi, Adnan (18 April 2017). "Pakistani cinema has not given a single hit song recently: Shabnam Majeed of 'Supreme Ishq' fame". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
  7. Ahmed, Shoaib (28 October 2018). "Shabnam Majeed aims to turn street children into singers". Dawn. Retrieved 29 December 2020.


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