Maanu, whose real name is Rehman Afshar, is a Pakistani singer-songwriter from Lahore. He grew up surrounded by music and learned to play the piano and guitar during his childhood.
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Maanu, whose real name is Rehman Afshar, is a Pakistani singer-songwriter from Lahore. He grew up surrounded by music and learned to play the piano and guitar during his childhood.
He developed an interest in songwriting during his college years. Inspired by the Pakistani independent music scene and international artists, he began creating original music that connected with the experiences and emotions of young people.
Maanu started his professional music career in 2019 with the release of his single “Baad Ki Baatein.”
The song introduced his personal songwriting style and helped him gain attention among listeners of Pakistan's independent music scene.
In 2020, he released his debut album, Yain City. The album helped establish his identity as an emerging artist and songwriter.
Maanu's career gained wider recognition through his collaborations and appearances in Pakistan's contemporary music industry.
In 2022, he co-wrote Atif Aslam's “GO” for Coke Studio Season 14, marking an important step in his professional songwriting career.
His biggest breakthrough came in 2024 with “Jhol,” a collaboration with Annural Khalid for Coke Studio Season 15. The song became widely popular and introduced his music to a much larger audience.
He has also collaborated with artists including Talal Qureshi, Ali Sethi, Abdullah Siddiqui, Hasan Raheem, and Shae Gill.
Some of Maanu's popular songs and collaborations include:
Jhol – with Annural Khalid
4U
Saamnay
Left Right – with Ali Sethi, Shae Gill, and Abdullah Siddiqui
savera – with Turhan James
kidhar? – with Talal Qureshi and Zahra Paracha
Melancholic
Dou Pal
DAAGH – with Jokhay, Umair, and Afusic
Jhol (Acoustic)
These songs showcase his blend of Urdu and Punjabi songwriting, contemporary pop, and R&B influences.
Maanu is known for his soulful vocals, expressive songwriting, and contemporary sound. His music combines elements of pop, R&B, and independent Pakistani music.
His lyrics often explore love, heartbreak, personal experiences, and the emotions of young people. He uses a mixture of Urdu and Punjabi to create music that connects with listeners across different backgrounds.
Maanu is also recognized for writing and collaborating with other artists, making songwriting an important part of his musical identity.
Maanu continues to release music and collaborate with artists in Pakistan's independent music industry.
His recent releases include:
“rani” (2026): A solo release listed in his music catalogue.
“OKOK” (September 18, 2026): A collaboration with Talal Qureshi.
“thikaana” (2025): An album featuring his contemporary pop and R&B sound.
His continued releases reflect his ongoing work as a singer-songwriter and his involvement in Pakistan's evolving music scene.
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