Shehzad Roy Biography

Full Name: Shehzad Roy

Date of Birth: 16 February 1977 (age 43)

Place of Birth: Karachi.

Nationality: Pakistani

Religion: Islam

Occupation: Singer, Music video artist.

Genres: Pakistani pop music

Instruments: Guitar, Vocals

Associated acts: Wasu aur Mein, Chal Parha.

Years Active: 1995–present

Shehzad Roy Biography :

Shehzad Roy is a Pakistani singer-songwriter, guitarist, activist, social worker, and humanitarian.
Shehzad Roy released his debut album Zindagi in 1995. After only two years his second album Darshan was released in 1997. His third album Teri soorat was released in 1999.
He has recorded many hit songs such as “Saali,” “Teri Soorat” and “Kangna,” but is most famous for his 2008 socio-political album Qismat Apney Haath Mein.
It is also the president and founder of Zindagi Trust, a non-government charitable organization.
In September 2013, Shehzad performed with Guns N’ Roses at a charitable event turned rock show, with performances from Guns N’ Roses’ Matt Sorum and Slash and Macy Gray in Los Angeles.
Being an ambassador to HBL Pakistan, Roy also serves as an ambassador to Pakistan Super League, sponsored by HBL. He released the title anthem for the 2017 Pakistan Super League “Ballay Ballay” on 30 January. Which he also performed in the opening ceremony on 9 February in Dubai.
He is also the ambassador to team Karachi Kings, and released an anthem “Dhan Dhana Dhan Hoga Re”.
On 30 October 2017, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime appointed Roy as National Goodwill Ambassador.
2018 Pakistan Super League also released an anthem “Lo Phir Say, Miley.

PTV Awards – Best Pop singer (1999)
1st Indus Music Awards – Best Male Artist (2003)
Indus Music Video Awards – Best Performer in a Video (“Saali”) (2005)
Indus Style Awards – Best Stylish Song, 3rd Indus Music Awards – Best Pop Song (“Saali”), Best patriotic song (“Hum Aik Hain”) (2006)
MTV Style Awards – Best video (“Laga Reh”) (2008)
MTV Music Awards – Best lyrics (“Laga Reh”), a Best pop song (“Laga Reh”) (2009)
8th Lux Style Awards Best album (Qismat Apne Haath Mein), Best video (“Laga Reh”) (2009)
1st Hum Awards – Best solo artist (2013)
5th Hum Awards – nominated for Best Music Single (“Jind Jaan”) (2017)

( Last Updated: 11 January 2021 )