Sahir Ali Bagga is a singer, music director, and composer of Pakistani descent from Lahore, born on April 10, 1980. He writes music for Lollywood and other independent singers.
He wrote songs for the Pakistani movie Zinda Bhaag, which came out not long ago (2013), and also worked on the music for the Pakistani film Hijrat and Tamanna. He wrote two songs for Tamanna, Koi Dil Mein and Chell Oi which were used in the movie. He has also written music for the show Ishq-e-Benaam on Hum TV. He became better known after he was on Coke Studio (Pakistan). His most well-known songs are “Yeh Mumkin Tou Nahin,” “Malang,” “Baazi,” “Rab Waaris,” “Roye Roye,” “Dhola,” and “Badnamiyan.”
Early Life and Career of Sahir Ali Bagga
Amjad Hussain, a Pakistani musician from the 1970s who wrote the music and played drums, is the father of Sahir Ali Bagga. The musicians in the family of Ustad Tafu taught him how to play music. Sahir started in the industry as a drummer. He later joined the band Jupiters, where he met singer Jawad Ahmad, who was in a music video. He wrote music for Ahmed’s album, which helped Bagga figure out what he wanted to do with his life.
He first got noticed and praised for his work and musical arrangements on a TV show called “Virsa: Heritage Revived” (2009–2010 TV season), which Pakistani Television made. On this show, he wrote music for Shafqat Amanat Ali Khan, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Azra Jehan, Sanam Marvi, and many other singers and musicians who performed on TV. He composed the most famous song by Rahet Fateh Ali Khan “Zaroori Tha” which earned 500 million+ views.
Song for Pak-China Friendship
Since 1947, when Pakistan got its independence, it has been close to China. A beautiful friendship between the two countries has grown, and to celebrate this, a new song came out. On the 70th anniversary of the friendship between Pakistan and China in 2021, Sahir Ali Bagga and four Chinese singers sang the song “Teri Meri Sada Dosti.”
Sahir Ali Bagga’s Songs for Pakistan Army and ISPR
Later, the Pakistan Army boosted him by making him the official singer of the National Armed Forces after Noor Jehan. List of his songs for Pakistan Army:
- Pakistan Zindabad
- Har Dil Ki Awaaz
- Mehshar Tak Pakistan Rahey
- Yun Pakistan Bana Tha
Sahir Ali Bagga’s Best Hits in Drama OSTs
Sahir Ali has raised the bar with his ethereal performances of the theme songs for numerous Pakistani television series. He recorded the OST for the drama O Rangreza in 2017 with Sajal Ali; the song was a huge success that went on to win the Best Song award at the 2018 Hum Awards and was nominated for a 2018 Lux Style Award. In 2018, he teamed up with Hania Amir for another ‘Anna’ duet.
He also sang the theme songs for some popular TV dramas like Iltija (Ary Digital TV), Khudgharz (ARY Digital), Intezaar (A plus TV), and many more. He also sang the OST for Bharosa Pyar Tera and wrote the lyrics for the OST for the hit drama Khaani. List of his OSTs:
- Yaarian – From Ehd e Wafa
- Rangreza
- Muhabbat Tujhe Alvida
- Anaa
- Yeh Mumkin To Nahi – From “Bud Gumaan”
- Aye Dil Tu Bata
- Deewangi
- Kahin Deep Jalay
- Fitrat
- Bharosa Pyar Tera
- Saiyan – Zan Mureed
- Kuch Khawab Thay Mere
- Badnamiyan
- Rang Mehal
- Romeo Weds Heer
- Aye Dil Tu Bata
- Munafiq
- Bandhay Ek Dour Se
- Fasiq
- Kasa-E-Dil
- Bebasi
- Khudgarz
- Jo Tou Chahay
- Mujhe Khuda Pay Yaqeen Hai
- Deewar-e-Shab
- Kahan Jaye ye Dil Khaali Hath
- MeharPosh
- Aye Merey Khuda – From “Ghar Titli ka Par”
- Dil Zaar Zaar
Sahir Ali Bagga’s Debut in Coke Studio
He made his debut and became more well-known by performing a duet with the up-and-coming vocalist Aima Baig in season 10 of Coke Studio. His song “Bazzi” received high praise from listeners on both sides of the border. The following year, he and Aima Baig released another smash single titled “Malang.” Up to this point, his time in Coke Studio has been fruitful. His experience of being appreciated in India has been overwhelming. List of his coke studio songs:
- Ram Pam – as a lyricist
- Malang – as a Singer
- Roye Roye – Singer and Lyricist
- Rangrez – as a Music Director
- Baazi – As a Singer and Musician
- Chaa gayi kaali Ghata – as a musician
- Dhola – as a Singer and Lyricist
Best Songs of Sahir Ali Bagga
- Mein Tenu Samjhaawan Ki
- Bhigi Bhigi Ratoin Me
- Chandni Raatain Taaron Sey Karein Baatain
- Morey Nain Re Jagey Rein
- Gidha Yachi Mainu Nach Layn De
- Ishaq Nahlaya Takade Rehavay
- Kangna Zulfaan De Vehre Baike
- Teray Bin Jiya Laage Na
- Mehka Sama (Hum Hain Deewane)
- Sajna Ve Mainu Teri
- Saso Mangay Kukdiyo Mai
- Saanwarey (Tore Bin Jiya Jaye)
- Dulhaniyaa Ko Lene Piya
- Pakistani Ek Duje Ke Diljani
- Main Teriyaan Dholana Main Teri
- Maikhana Ki Hasake Ek Pal
- Mast Qalandar Sakhi Shahbaz Qalandar
- Ya Nabi Labe Gibrail Se
- Aaj Rung Hey Mere Mehbub
- Nee Mein Jana Jogi De Naal
- Bhullia (Tamam Daftar E Hiqmat)
- Sanwarya Rain Bina Sab
- Deed Teri Mere Dilda
- Akh Lar Gai Yaar Na
- Mun Kunto Maula
- Kaisey Jiyon Main Sanam
- Main Ki Karaan Hu
- Gori Kay Peeley Hath
- Kaisa Jadoo Hai Teri
- Na Ankhian Chorain Mere Dil
- Chah Key Na Jiween
- Channa Wey Terey Warga
- Nachna Nachna Tere Nal
- Main Tey Rehna Tere Naal
- Allah Terey Naam Maula
Sahir Ali Bagga’s Awards and Achievements
- Pride of Performance Award – Government of Pakistan 2020
- Best Singer OST (Deewangi) – DIVA Magazine Pakistan 2020
- Technical Award – ARY Films Awards 2014
Bagga also has sung some of amazing TV dramas OSTs, such as one of the best O Rangreza on HUM TV, Iltija on ARY Digital, Intezaar on A Plus, Khudgharz on Ary digital and many more. His recent OST for drama O Rangreza has got much appreciation and has nominated for Lux Style Awards 2018. He has also appeared in Coke Studio season 10 in a duet song with Aima Baig “Malang”.
Sahir Ali Bagga Film’s
Zinda Bhaag (2013)
Dukhtar (2014)
Tamanna (2014)
Jawani Phir Nahi Ani (2015)
Halla Gulla (2015)
Sikander (2016)
Balu Mahi (2016)
Hijrat (2016)
Maalik (2016)
Jeewan Hathi (2016)
Sahir Ali Bagga’s Albums:
Virsa (2010)
Dharkan (2011)
Aaj Rung Hey (2012)
Kaisa Yeh Jadoo Hai (2012)
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