Sikandar Badar Miandad

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Sikandar Badar Miandad
سکندر بدر میانداد
Born
Lahore
NationalityPakistani
Occupation(s)Qawwal and Folk Singer
Years active1997-Present
StyleClassical
Parent
  • Badar Miandad Khan (father)

Sikandar Badar Miandad is a renowned Qawwal born in Lahore.[1] He is the son of a famous qawwal Badar Miandad Khan.[2] He has released many songs and qawwalis under his own label.[3]

Introduction[edit]

Sikandar Badar Miandad was born on April 28, 1987 in the city of Lahore, Punjab. He received his early education from his hometown. He began his professional qawwali[4] career at the age of 10 with his father Badar Ali Khan. After the death of his father Badar Miandad Khan in 2007,[5] he pursued his Qawwali career independently. His lineage consists of many famous qawwals such as Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan,[6] Ustad Deen Mohammad Khan Ustad Badar Miandad Khan[7] and Ustad Sher Miandad Khan. He has diligently preserved his forefathers' traditions in qawwali.

Songs and Qawwalis[edit]

Sikandar Badar Miandad has released many famous qawwalis and songs. He has released many qawwali and songs in Urdu and Punjabi. These include:

  • Sham-E-Essiyan[8]
  • Classical Salam[9]
  • Shan-E-Ramzan
  • Had Muk Gai[10]
  • Roza Namaz Farz[11][1]
  • Darood-O-Salam
  • Aj Sik Mitraan Di[12]
  • Kitni Batain (Cover Song)
  • Nosho Ne Phar Layi[13]
  • Saye Main Tumhary[14]
  • Ay Watan
  • Khawaja Mere Khawaja
  • Allah Hoo
  • Kaam Atay Hain
  • Murshad
  • Madenay Ja Na
  • Murshad
  • Dark Night
  • Yaar Zarori Ay
  • Dam Dam Hussain
  • Ali Ali WIrd
  • Qasid
  • Saqi
  • Qalandar
  • Mohabbat Kahani OST

He has been featured on many notable Pakistani TV Channels such as P.T.V.,[15] Geo T.V.,[16] ARY Qtv,[17] Indus Music, Din News, 92 News[18] and many more.

International Tours[edit]

In 1999, Sikandar went with his father to U.K. for an international tour. He made a cameo on R.T.V. and Aryaan Channel in Afghanistan.[19] He went on a tour to India in 2013, 2014 and 2015. He toured many cities for his qawwali performances such as Delhi,[20] Chandigarh,[21] Patiala,[22] Jalandhar[23] and Amritsar.[24] He went on a professional tour in 2024 to Dubai[25]showcasing his musical talents worldwide.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Lahore", Wikipedia, 2024-04-13, retrieved 2024-04-15
  2. ^ "Badar Miandad", Wikipedia, 2024-02-23, retrieved 2024-04-15
  3. ^ "Sikandar Badar Miandad - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
  4. ^ "Qawwali", Wikipedia, 2024-04-01, retrieved 2024-04-15
  5. ^ Ahmed, Shoaib (2007-03-03). "Qawwal Badar Miandad passes away". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
  6. ^ "Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan", Wikipedia, 2024-03-23, retrieved 2024-04-15
  7. ^ "Badar Miandad", Wikipedia, 2024-02-23, retrieved 2024-04-15
  8. ^ Sharam E Essiyaan | Sikandar Badar & Ali Badar Miandad | Thar Production. Retrieved 2024-04-15 – via www.youtube.com.
  9. ^ Salam Ya Rasool Allah by Sikandar Badar Miandad Qawwal | Classical Qawwali. Retrieved 2024-04-15 – via www.youtube.com.
  10. ^ Had Muk Gai | Sikandar Badar Miandad | Thar Production. Retrieved 2024-04-15 – via www.youtube.com.
  11. ^ ROZA NAMAZ | RAMDAN OST 2019 | SIKANDAR BADAR MIANDAD | SAB MIANDAD PRESENTS. Retrieved 2024-04-15 – via www.youtube.com.
  12. ^ Aj Sik Mitraan Di || Sikandar Badar Miandad. Retrieved 2024-04-15 – via www.youtube.com.
  13. ^ Nosho Ne Phar Lai Banh | Official Qawwali | Sikandar Badar Miandad | 2022. Retrieved 2024-04-15 – via www.youtube.com.
  14. ^ Saaye Mein Tumhare Hain | Sikandar Badar Miandad | Sufi Naat Qawwali | KM Islamic. Retrieved 2024-04-15 – via www.youtube.com.
  15. ^ "Pakistan Television Corporation", Wikipedia, 2024-04-12, retrieved 2024-04-15
  16. ^ "Geo TV", Wikipedia, 2024-04-13, retrieved 2024-04-15
  17. ^ "ARY Qtv", Wikipedia, 2024-01-21, retrieved 2024-04-15
  18. ^ "92 News", Wikipedia, 2024-03-15, retrieved 2024-04-15
  19. ^ "Afghanistan", Wikipedia, 2024-04-15, retrieved 2024-04-15
  20. ^ "Delhi", Wikipedia, 2024-04-13, retrieved 2024-04-15
  21. ^ "Chandigarh", Wikipedia, 2024-04-14, retrieved 2024-04-15
  22. ^ "Patiala", Wikipedia, 2024-04-08, retrieved 2024-04-15
  23. ^ "Jalandhar", Wikipedia, 2024-01-24, retrieved 2024-04-15
  24. ^ "Amritsar", Wikipedia, 2024-03-29, retrieved 2024-04-15
  25. ^ "Dubai", Wikipedia, 2024-04-15, retrieved 2024-04-15