Attaullah Khan Esakhelvi, popularly known as “Lala” (which in Pashto and Punjabi means “older brother”), is an award-winning Pakistani musician from Isakhel, Mianwali, Punjab. He was born on August 19, 1951. His last name is also translated as Esa Khailvi.
He went against his father’s wishes and decided to pursue a singing career, resulting in him being kicked out of the house. His father’s Hajj trip looked to be his sole opportunity to pursue his ambition. His music albums are available in Seraiki and Punjabi/Urdu, even though he is typically considered a Seraiki performer.
“Qameez Teri Kaali,” “Idhar Zindagi ka Janaza,” “Raatan,” “We Bol Sanwal,” “Ishq Main Hum Tumain Kya Batayain,” and others are among Attaullah’s most popular songs. “Woh Bahar Ka Zamana,” “Mahi Wasey Mera,” and “Aaj Kala Joda Pa” are examples of songs in this category.
After establishing himself as a Seraiki, Urdu, and English-speaking musician, Attaullah moved to Lahore.
Early Life of Attaullah Khan Esakhelvi
On August 19, 1951, Attaullah Khan Esakhelvi was born in Pakistan’s Punjab Province’s Essa Khail, Mianwali. Attaullah Khan Niazi was the man’s name. Imran Khan and Misbah ul Haq are members of the large Pashtun tribe known as the Niazi in Punjab. When Attaullah was young, he became interested in music, but it was strongly prohibited in his home.
Despite his home’s ban on music, Attaullah secretly wished to know more about it. His teacher encouraged him never to stop singing while teaching him songs like Mohammed Rafi and Mukesh. Attaullah tried to convince his parents to let him sing by explaining his love of music, but they refused.
Attaullah left his family when he was 18 years old out of disillusionment. He went widely around Pakistan and made a living by working from Mianwali. Because of his voice, the people of Mianwali adore Attaullah and are quite proud of him. People adopt his name as the name of their hotel in his hometown of Isakhel because they hold him in such high regard as a talented vocalist.
Attaullah Khan Esakhelvi’s Career
After moving out, Attaullah maintained his musical education, and he frequently recorded himself on cassette cassettes that he subsequently disseminated.
Attaullah was invited to play on Radio Pakistan, Bahawalpur, in 1972. In the same year, he also gave a concert on Mianwali. He had an appearance on the show Neelam Ghar in 1973.
The firm in Faisalabad that invited Attaullah to record folk songs in their studio allowed him to record four albums’ worth of music in a single session. At the close of 1977, the albums were launched and quickly became top sellers throughout the country.
Attaullah made his debut performance in the UK in 1980. In addition, this was his first overseas performance. Eventually, records by Attaullah were published in the United Kingdom on various labels, including Hi-tech, OSA, and Moviebox.
As a practicing Muslim, Attaullah Khan has sung the Na’at and Kalaam of renowned Sufi poets such as Mian Muhammad Bakhsh’s Saiful Maluk and Bulleh Shah’s “Keey Bay Dardan Sang Yaree.”
His discography includes over 45,000 songs, which he has recorded in seven different languages. The British monarchy presented him with a medal for lifetime accomplishment. In 1994, his name was written in the Guinness Book of World Records for most audio recordings commercially produced.
Bollywood Debut of Attaullah Khan Esakhelvi
In 2014, Attaullah Khan traveled to India. Attaullah Khan debuted in the Indian capital at this Sufi concert called Ibaadat. Khan entertained the crowd with his renditions of “Acha Sila Diya Tune Mere Pyaar Ka” and other popular songs from the Pakistani Sufi canon. The non-governmental organization AAS arranged the concert.
T Series’ inclusion of Ataullah Khan’s (or Ataullah Khan, as he is more generally known in India) song lyrics in the Indian film “Bewafa Sanam” catapulted Khan to stardom in his own country. Wherever Sonu Nigam traveled, he sang his music and became an international sensation.
Throughout the 1990s, Attaullah Khan enjoyed tremendous success in India. His unsuccessful love affair was the subject of rumors that circulated widely. Even though these were all hoaxes, many people in India believed they were genuine. All of these factors contributed to his rising stardom, and he was practically worshiped as a living legend at one point.
Coke Studio Debut of Attaullah Khan Esakhelvi
He performed on several tracks in season 4 of Coke Studio, released in 2011, which are:
- Ni Othan Waale
- Pyaar Naal
- Saab Maya Hai
His most recent Coke Studio appearance, for season 10, took place in September 2017 and featured a performance of Sab Maya Hai by his traditional band.
Attaullah khan Esakhelvi’s Musical Band
The great Attaullah is accompanied on the road by his band. The lineup for the band consists of the following:
- Salamat Ali Khan (tabla)
- Javed Ali (dholak)
- Babar (flute)
- Sabir Ali (harmonium)
Since the 1970s, Attaullah has toured the world with his band. They have played in countries such as Pakistan, the United States, Japan, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Germany, India, Italy, Australia, Oman, New Zealand, and Hong Kong.
Achievements of Attaullah Khan Esakhelvi
- After 20 years at the top, he was winning the affection of Pakistanis and speakers of the Saraiki language everywhere. Famous in Pakistan, Attaullah Khan Esakhelvi sings traditional music. He’s the first artist to break the record for most audio albums released by a single artist.
- Ataullah Isakhelvi has been awarded the UK Lifetime Achievement award for his musical contributions to the Pakistani community in the United Kingdom. David Miliband, the foreign secretary, was featured at the March 25 ceremony in Leicester.
- He has the world record for the most audio albums released than ever before by the vocalist. Seraiki music is traditionally sung in Punjabi and Urdu. Yet, this singer has released an incredible 402 albums in those languages alone (a feat that made him a Guinness World Records nominee in 2006).
- For over 40 years, he was the undisputed king of Pakistan’s pop music industry.
- He has over 40,000 songs recorded and can sing in seven different languages.
Awards of Attaullah Khan Esakhelvi
- Pride of Performance Award – 1991 by the President of Pakistan
- UK Lifetime Achievement Award – from Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain
- Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Star of Excellence) – March 23, 2019, by the President of Pakistan
Best Songs of Attaullah Khan Esakhelvi
- Bewafa Tera Muskurana – 2021
- Ishq Mein – 2021
- Main Sharabi Hoon – 2020
- We Bol Sanwal – 2017
- Idhar Zindagi Ka Jinaza Uthe ga – 2014
- Aaj Kala Jora Pa – 2007
- Mahi Vasey Mer – 2006
- Raatan – 2003
- Theva Mundri tha Theva – 1998
- Dooron Dooron Sanu Tarsande o – 1995
- Kameez Teri Kaali – 1992
- Ishq Main Hum Tumain Kya Batayain – 1992
- Yeh Bahar Ka Zamana – 1980
- Chun Kitha Guzare Raat – 1976
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