Quick Info
| Profession | Singer, Music Composer, Songwriter |
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| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Date of Birth | 02/09/1996 |
| Age | 29 years |
| Birthplace | Lyari, Karachi |
Latest News about Kaifi Khalil
01/01/2025
Kaifi Khalil continued to gain international recognition in 2025 as his song 'Kahani Suno 2.0' surpassed 250 million streams globally, cementing his status as a leading voice in contemporary Pakistani music. His unique fusion of traditional Balochi melodies with modern production styles was highlighted in several music festivals across South Asia.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Kaife (کیفی) |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Weight | 55 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Music training at MAD School, Karachi | Received formal music training under the guidance of artistic directors Nida Butt and Hamza Jafri |
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Personal Life
| School | Kaifi Khalil did not pursue formal schooling. |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Rajab Ali Surizehi (musician) |
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Career
| Coke Studio Season 14 Collaboration | Collaborated with Eva B and Abdul Wahab Bugti for the hit Balochi song 'Kana Yaari' in 2022, which accumulated 3.2 million views by the third day of release |
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| YouTube Channel | Started self-titled YouTube channel in July 2015 with first upload in November 2016 of the Balochi song 'Mani Tawe Dost'. Gained popularity for Balochi and Urdu song covers |
| I AM KARACHI | Recipient of I AM KARACHI HOPE AWARD (2016), performed at I AM KARACHI Music Festival (2016) |
| Kahani Suno 2.0 | Released in 2022, this Urdu language song topped Spotify charts in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and India with over 180 million streams. The music video reached number 8 on YouTube's Top 10 Global Charts, becoming the first Pakistani music video to achieve this ranking |
| International Tour | Announced first international tour in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia in 2023 |
| Discography | Multiple songs including Dilbar Dila Bide, Afsos, Beqaraar, Jungle Jungle, Tauba Tauba, Drog, and Kadi Kaye |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/kaifikhalilmusic/ | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/kaifikhalil |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born and raised in Lyari, Karachi. | |
| 2. Taught himself to play guitar through online tutorials. | |
| 3. Trained in music at MAD School in Karachi. | |
| 4. Honored with the I AM KARACHI HOPE AWARD in 2016. | |
| 5. Released popular singles including 'Chammani Ars' and 'Bya K Bacheke Abdaale.' | |
| 6. Appeared on 'The Chiragh Baloch Show' and performed on Coke Studio in 2022. | |
| 7. Known for his captivating vocals on hits like 'Tauba Tauba' and 'Kana Yaari.' | |
| 8. Developed interest in music by watching his musician father perform. | |
| 9. Collaborated with various popular Pakistani musicians through MAD School opportunities. | |
| 10. Known for combining traditional Balochi music with contemporary and modern music styles. | |
| 11. His Instagram account kaifikhalilmusic has gained over 1.5 million followers. | |
| 12. Expressed desire to form a full-fledged band after receiving performance requests from colleges and universities. | |
| 13. Fond of English pop music, with 'Somebody Else' (2016) by The 1975 being one of his favorite songs. | |
| 14. Of Baloch descent. |