Quick Info
| Profession | Musician |
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| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Date of Birth | 02/11/1987 |
| Age | 38 years |
| Birthplace | Lahore, Pakistan |
Latest News about Faris Shafi
30/04/2025
Faris Shafi was featured in coverage about his international performance schedule, including a free concert in Melbourne as part of the Rising Festival. The report described him as one of South Asia’s biggest artists and highlighted the event as part of his growing global profile.
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Bio/Wiki
| Pakistani rapper, songwriter and actor performing in Urdu, English and Punjabi | |
| Known for lyrics that are personal as well as political | |
| Considered one of the pioneers of Urdu rap in Pakistan | |
| Regarded as the uncensored voice of Pakistan |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
| Height | 1.78 m |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | A University in Turkey |
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| Educational Qualification | Master's in Advertising |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Syed Pervaiz Shafi |
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| Mother | Saba Hameed (television actress) |
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Career
| Debut |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/farishafi/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/FarisShafiOfficial/ | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@farisofficial/about |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Faris Shafi is a versatile Pakistani artist excelling in rap, music, and acting. | |
| 2. He is the grandson of the influential Pakistani writer Hameed Akhtar, known for founding the Progressive writer’s movement in Pakistan, having been born in Ludhiana, British India. | |
| 3. In 2012, Faris Shafi ventured into acting through the Pakistani TV series Manjali. | |
| 4. The same year, he debuted his song “Awaam,” featuring singer Taimoor Salahuddin. | |
| 5. Faris Shafi creatively addresses everyday Pakistani experiences in his song lyrics. | |
| 6. In 2018, he released the multilingual song ‘Waasta,’ rapping in both English and Urdu. | |
| 7. In May 2019, Faris Shafi asked for his song to be withdrawn from Lux Style Awards 2019 nominations. | |
| 8. saw the release of Faris Shafi's album “Metannoya” and his collaboration on ‘Prosaic’ with Abdullah Siddiqui. | |
| 9. Faris Shafi was honored with an invitation to perform at the 2020 Lahore Music Meet. | |
| 10. Apart from his artistic talents, Faris Shafi is passionate about animals. | |
| 11. His mother, Saba Hameed, is a celebrated Pakistani TV actress. | |
| 12. Faris Shafi admires the legendary musicians Tupac and Snoop Dogg for their contributions to rap and music. | |
| 13. He has collaborated with Talal Qureshi for the production of songs for BBC Asian Network. |