Azaan Sami Khan | |
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Born | Azaan Sami Khan 22 May 1993 |
Education | Belmont University[1] |
Occupations |
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Years active | 2014 – present |
Spouse |
Sophia Bilgrami
(m. 2012; div. 2022) |
Children | 2 |
Parent(s) | Zeba Bakhtiar (mother) Adnan Sami (father) |
Relatives | Yahya Bakhtiar (maternal-grandfather) Huma Akbar (aunt) Sultana Zafar (aunt) Arshad Sami Khan (paternal-grandfather) |
Azaan Sami Khan (born 22 May 1993) is a Pakistani music composer and actor. He is the son of musician Adnan Sami and actress Zeba Bakhtiar. Khan is known for composing music for some of Lollywood's hit films, including Parey Hut Love, Superstar and Parwaaz Hai Junoon. Some of his notable tracks from these films are Haye Dil, Noori and Ghalat Fehmi.[3]
Early life
[edit]Khan was born on 22 May 1993, in Karachi, Pakistan.[4] He is the son of music composer Adnan Sami Khan and actress Zeba Bakhtiar.[5][6][7] He spent his teenage days in India with his father, who later applied for the Indian citizenship, but Khan chose Pakistan as his home.[8]
Career
[edit]Khan made his debut in the music industry with Main Tera album, for which he collaborated with Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. It features nine songs including tracks, including "Main Tera", which received over five million YouTube views within the first month.[9] In 2021, he released the single "TU" featuring actress Mahira Khan.[10]
Later, Khan made his acting debut in a drama serial Ishq E Laa, alongside Sajal Aly and Yumna Zaidi.[6][11]
Personal life
[edit]Azaan married Sophia Bilgrami and with her he has two children a son name Ibrahim and a daughter name Lily; later the couple divorced on mutual terms.[2]
Filmography
[edit]Television series
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Network |
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2021 | Ishq E Laa | Azlan | Hum TV[12] |
2024 | Hum Dono | Asad | Hum TV[13] |
Awards and nominations
[edit]Year | Award | Category | Result | Title | Ref. |
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2023 | 22nd Lux Style Awards | Best Emerging Talent in TV | Nominated | Ishq E Laa | [14] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Azaan Sami Khan". Dispatch News Desk. 10 October 2023.
- ^ a b "Azaan Sami Khan opens up about his broken marriage in an interview". BOL News. 14 November 2023.
- ^ Kirpal, Neha (18 March 2021). "Azaan Sami Khan's Debut Album is Adnan Sami's Musical Legacy". India Currents. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ "Azaan Sami Khan Wife, Age, Father, Mother, Family & Biography". Hamariweb.com Profiles. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ "Azaan Sami pays tribute to his mother Zeba Bakhtiar". The Express Tribune. 16 May 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ a b Dar, Pakeeza (18 March 2022). "Ishq E Laa Director Speaks Up On Azaan Sami Khan Nepotism Controversy". Reviewit.pk. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ "'Azaan is a wonderful boy': Adnan Sami Khan shares how he feels about his son". Daily Pakistan Global. 28 March 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ "Adnan Sami's son Azaan: I have grown up in India but Pakistan is my home". India Today. 4 September 2019. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ "Azaan Sami Khan's Mein Tera crosses 5 million views on YouTube". Images. 11 March 2021. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ "Mahira Khan, Azaan Sami Khan team up for special Eid track". The Express Tribune. 7 May 2021. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ "Lux Style Awards 2023 nominations out now: Pasoori, Joyland, Mere Humsafar reign supreme". The Express Tribune. 27 September 2023.
- ^ "Azaan Sami Khan debuts with 'Ishq-e-Laa' alongside Sajal and Yumna". Daily Times. 27 September 2021.
- ^ Shehzad, Hiba (6 July 2024). "'Hum Dono' Starring Kinza Hashmi And Azaan Sami Khan!". FUCHSIA. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ "Lux Style Awards 2023 Nominations Out | Reviewit.pk". reviewit.pk. 2 September 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023.