Jawad Ahmad

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Name = Jawad Ahmad
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Background = solo_singer
Born = Birth date and age|1970|9|29|mf=y
Origin = Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Genre = Pop, Bhangra
Instrument= Guitar
Years_active = 2000–Present
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URL = [http://www.jawadahmad.biz www.jawadahmad.biz]

Jawad Ahmad is a Muslim Pakistani singer. Jawad first captured Pakistan's attention as a person who called attention to the transcendental existence of God through the song '"Allah Meray Dil kay Andar" which most say showed a way to inner peace. The lyrical expression that he has used to portray his inclination towards Sufism bears traces of Ghalib and Faiz who are known to have emphasized on the same values so as to eradicate all barriers that hinder the establishment of a connection with God and differentiate amongst human beings by placing them into groupings of race and class. He has published many albums and when the chaotic earthquake in Pakistan struck, he sang at many fundraisers and supported rebuilding his country. He has also performed several times at APPNA.

Early life

He was born on the September 29, 1970 to parents who are both professors of political science. His father's name was "Professor Sheikh Tauqeer Ahmed" and mother's name was "Professor Anees Tauqeer". He studied mechanical engineering at University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore.

He enjoys the ballet, opera and loves scuba diving. His favourite coral reefs are the great barrier reef off the Australian coast and the reef off Eilat.

Music career

His career in music is preceded by active participation in various societies including the music and the literary society at University of Engineering and Technology in Lahore and which he claims formed the basis of a serious consideration of adopting music as a career much later in his life after he had graduated and left the band named Jupiter. He has received no formal education in music, most of his songs are written and composed by him.

He claims to be an ardent admirer of Ustad Amanat Ali Khan, Mehdi Hassan, Ustad Salamat Ali Khan, Tufail Niazi, Pathanay Khan, Hamid Aki Bela, Noor Jehan, Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar and Mohammad RafiArsal.

Discography

Albums

*"Bol Tujhay Kya Chahiye"
*"Ucchayan Majajan Aali"
*"Jind Jan Sohnian"

Aside from his albums, he is also to be accredited with the Music Direction of the movie "Moosa Khan" produced and directed by Shaan also for a TV drama serial, produced by Kashif Mahmood. The song was called "Deewanay". In line with this, another hit song, "Mehndi" was composed and sung by him for the drama serial "Mehdi" produced by Evernew Entertainment. It gained immense popularity due to its melodious depiction of emotions using folk beat. The popularity of the song was further heightened by its video directed by Ahsan Rahim and Amna Khan, two of the country's most talented video directors. He claims that music direction allowed him a margin of more creativity, as stated concepts were used to develop quality music, a rare phenomenon in the film industry in Pakistan.

He has been appointed by the US-Aid and the UNICEF as the ambassador of Pakistan for the eradication of Polio and British Council Beyond Borders project, awareness regarding the dangers of drug addiction. In this regard, he has used his talent to produce a song called "TUM ABHI TO AA KAR" accompanied by a video to portray the social impact on an individual of drug intake. He hopes to present the nuanced aspect of life in order to motivate people to realize their stakes.

Another turf is a program against illiteracy, which he has been exploring for a while. In conjunction with this, he is currently running ten schools in the most backward and underdeveloped areas of Pakistan under the TALEEM FOR ALL PROGRAM ("Education for All").

Most Famous Songs

* "Mehndi"
* "Allah Meray Dil Kay Ander"
* "Bin Tere Kya Hai Jeena"
* "Tu Hi Dildar Hai"
* "Aa Jaa Hunn Dholna"
* "Banto Di Jaan Haan Main"
* "Ucchayan Majajan Aali"
* "Dosti"
* "Aasma se uncha"

Awards

* President General Pervez Musharraf has awarded Sitara-e-Esar to Jawad Ahmad for his services in rehabilitation of the earthquake victims.
* Acknowledging the services of Jawad Ahmad in the field of music and bringing good name to the country and impressive community services, Government of Pakistan has awarded Tamgha-i-Imtiaz.
* President General Pervaz Mushraf has awarded Polio Award to recognize Jawad Ahmad's impressive contribution to the society as an "Ambassador for Polio Eradication" by the Ministry of health and UNICEF.
* Jawad Ahmad has received Indus Music's Best Bangrha Award.

External links

* [http://www.jawadahmad.biz Jawad Ahmed's Official website]
* [http://www.dawn.com/2002/02/22/local31.htm A musical concert by pop singer Jawad Ahmed - DAWN.com]
* [http://www.dawn.com/2002/08/22/nat5.htm Jawad adds voice to anti-polio drive - DAWN.com]