Umair Jaswal
Pakistani singer and actor (born 1986)
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Umair Jaswal (Urdu: عمیر جسوال) is a Pakistani actor, singer-songwriter and music producer from Islamabad. He was also lead vocalist of the rock band Qayaas. He is the brother of singers Yasir Jaswal and Uzair Jaswal.[1]
- Singer-songwriter
- Music producer
- Actor
- Yasir Jaswal (brother)
- Uzair Jaswal (brother)
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| Born | 20 December 1986[1] |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Label | Coke Studio |
| Website | www |
Early and personal life
The son of a scientist, Jaswal initially studied dentistry before switching to geology, but was also interested in music and acting; joining a band and performing in plays.[1]
Born and raised in Islamabad, he has five brothers, including fellow artists Yasir Jaswal and Uzair Jaswal, and one sister.[2]
He completed his schooling from IMCB F-10/3 Islamabad.[3]
On 20 October 2020 it was announced that he had married Pakistani actress Sana Javed.[4] In 2023, it was rumoured that the marriage had ended.[5] The rumour was eventually confirmed with the marriage of Javed with Shoaib Malik, with both posting pictures from their wedding on their respective Instagram pages.[6] Jaswal remarried in October 2023.[7]
Career
Music
Jaswal started his career in 2008 by joining the rock band Qayaas and gained popularity in 2009 with the song Tanha and Umeed.[8]
He joined Coke Studio season 5 with his band in 2012 and performed the song Charkha Nolakha with Atif Aslam. Qayaas released their debut album Uss Paar in 2011 with Jaswal as a lead vocalist.[9] The songs Halaak and Inquilaab from the album were featured in the film Waar.[10] In Coke Studio season 6, Jaswal decided to go solo.[11] He performed the song Khayal on the first episode of Coke Studio season 6 which was also featured in film Waar.
In 2013 Jaswal was nominated as Pakistan's youth ambassador by the International Human Rights Commission.[12]
In Coke Studio season 8, Jaswal performed the song Sammi Meri Waar with QB which received more than two million views in two weeks.[13] In an interview to The Express Tribune he told that he also received hate mails after release of the song. Jaswal said: "Man! I’ve received audio messages from places like Iraq. The main idea behind doing this song was to penetrate a bigger market and fortunately that is exactly what happened".[14]
Acting
Jaswal made his acting debut on television by appearing in the serial Mor Mahal (2016), playing the lead role of a nawab alongside Meesha Shafi.[15]
A year later, in 2017, Jaswal made his Lollywood debut in the war epic film Yalghaar as Captain Umair.[16][17]
Discography
Coke Studio songs
Jaswal has performed the following songs:[18]
- Charkla Nolaka – Coke Studio Season 5
- Khayaal – Coke Studio Season 6
- Sammi Meri Waar – Coke Studio Season 8
- Khaki Banda – Coke Studio Season 9
- Sasu Mangay – Coke Studio Season 9
- Dam Mast Qalandar – Coke Studio Season 10
- Chal Raha Hoon – Coke Studio Season 12
- Har Funn Maula - Coke Studio Season 13
First solo album
- Na Rahoon – A single released from the solo album of Jaswal[19] features Faraz Anwar on lead guitar. The music video was directed by his brother and director Yasir Jaswal. The full album was released in 2018.[20]