Kashmir (Pakistani band)

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Kashmir (Urdu: کشمیر) is an alternative rock band from Karachi, Pakistan. It is the winning band of Pepsi Battle of the Bands Season 2 in 2017.[1][2][3] Formed in 2012, the band played for various shows across the country prior to PBOB. The band consists of Bilal Ali (Vocalist), Vais Khan (lead guitarist), Usman Siddiqui (bass guitarist), Shane J. Anthoney (drummer), Zair Zaki (rhythm guitarist), and Ali Raza (keyboardist).[4] The band has won Rs. 5 million, a music album contract, concerts across Pakistan and lifetime royalties on their music from the Battle of the Bands competition leaving the Badnaam Band as a runner-up.[5] Kashmir Band won the Lux Style Award for Best Emerging Talent (Music) 2017 for their song "Kaaghaz Ka Jahaaz".[6]

OriginKarachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Genres
Alternative rock, pop rock, hard rock
Years active2011–present
LabelRearts
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Kashmir
کشمیر
OriginKarachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Genres
Alternative rock, pop rock, hard rock
Years active2011–present
LabelRearts
Members
  • Bilal Ali
  • Usman Siddiqui
  • Vais Khan
  • Shane J. Anthony
  • Zair Zaki
  • Ali Raza
Past members
  • Mashhad Sharyar
  • Hyder Ali
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Background

Over two months and seven (weekly) episodes[7] on television and social media Pepsi Battle of the Bands[8] ended with the trophy going to Kashmir,[9] while the Sufi-rock band Badnaam were declared runners-up,[10] in the final conclusion of the show on the basis of public votes.[11]

Post Pepsi Battle of the Band

After winning Pepsi Battle of the Band, Kashmir released "Pareshaaniyan" and "Khwab" on 10 and 11 May 2018 respectively on their YouTube and SoundCloud channel as a part of their upcoming album.[12]

Acoustic Station

Kashmir featured in the first episode of Acoustic Station produced by Kashan Admani at Dream Station Productions and performed a rendition of their song Soch.[13][14]

Discography

Pepsi Battle of the Bands

Studio albums

  • Khwaab (2020)
  • Zindagi (2023)

Band members

Final Line-up
  • Bilal Ali – vocals (2013–present)
  • Vais Khan – lead guitar (2011–present)
  • Usman Siddiqui – bass guitar (2011–present)
  • Shane J. Anthoney – drums, percussion (2014–present)
  • Zair Zaki – rhythm guitar (2012–present)
  • Ali Raza – keyboard, backing vocals (2011–present)
Former Members
  • Mashhad Shahryar - Lead Vocals (2011-2013)
  • Hyder Ali - Drums (2013-2015)

Timeline

Awards and nominations

More information Year, Nominee / work ...
Year Nominee / work Award Result
17th Lux Style Awards
2017 Kaaghaz Ka Jahaaz Best Emerging Talent in Music[6] Won
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References

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