Badnaam (band)
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Badnaam (Urdu: بدنام transl. Infamous)[1] is a Pakistani grunge band[2] from Lahore, Pakistan. It is the runners up band of Pepsi Battle of the Bands Season 2 in 2017.[3] Formed in 2009, the band has played for numerous shows throughout Pakistan before performing in Pepsi Battle of the Bands. The three-member band consists of Ahmed Jilani (vocalist and lead guitarist), Lala Ahsan (drummer), and Raheem Shahbaz Sunny (bassist). The band also performed the team anthem 'Quetta Kai Kai' for Quetta Gladiators in the 4th Edition of Pakistan Super League.[4] The band gained popularity because of their sufi rock and grunge genre and their combination of a unique performing style and use of strong vocals.[5]
Pepsi Battle of the Bands
Discography
Pepsi Battle of the Bands
- Alif Allah
- Kala Jora Pa
- Bismillah Karan[11]
- Ishqnaama (Mashup)
- Daastan-e-Faqeer
- Sham-e-Qalandar
- Khawaja Ki Deewani
- Kalyaan Ishq
- Deh Khudaya
Debut albums
Ready Steady No
- Chham Chham - Ready Steady No
Pakistan Super League
- Quetta Kai Kai[4]
Band members
- Ahmed Jilani
- Lala Ahsan
- Raheem Shahbaz Sunny
Nominations
- Nominated in Lux Style Awards in 2018 for Khwaji Ki Deewani in Best Emerging Talent Category[12]
- Shan-e-Pakistan Awards 2018 for Best Rock Song[13]