Faisal Kapadia

Singer, Director, Music Producer

Pakistani Karachi, Pakistan

Quick Info

ProfessionSinger, Director, Music Producer
NationalityPakistani
Date of Birth29/06/1971
Age55 years
BirthplaceKarachi, Pakistan

Latest News about Faisal Kapadia

01/01/2025

Faisal Kapadia continued his solo musical journey in 2025, releasing new tracks and performing at various events following his departure from Strings in 2021. He remains active in the Pakistani music scene, collaborating with new artists and producing content for digital platforms.

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Bio/Wiki

Faisal Kapadia is a renowned Pakistani musician, composer, singer-songwriter, and guitarist.
He is best known as the lead vocalist and primary lyricist of the iconic pop-rock band Strings, which he co-founded with Bilal Maqsood in 1988.
Kapadia has been a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for Pakistan since September 2005, alongside Bilal Maqsood.
After the dissolution of Strings in 2021, he embarked on a solo career.
He is a producer and director, known for composing music for films such as 'Shootout at Lokhandwala' (2007) and 'John Day' (2013).

Physical Stats & More

Height178 cm (5’ 10”)
Weight76 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Indiana University Bloomington (1991-1995)

Personal Life

Faisal Kapadia was born in Karachi, Pakistan, on June 29, 1971.
He learned classical music, vocals, and guitar from a young age.
He is married to Seema Kapadia since the year 2000.
The couple has two sons: Armaan and Jibran.

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date2000
SpouseSeema Kapadia
ChildrenArmaan and Jibran

Family

FatherLatif Kapadia
SpouseSeema Kapadia
ChildrenArmaan and Jibran

Career

Debut
HollyWoodNajane Kyun (2004)
BollyWoodZinda (2005)
Milestones
  • Co-founded the band Strings in 1988 with Bilal Maqsood.
  • Released the hit song 'Duur' in 2000, which helped uphold the band's popularity.
  • Composed 'Najane Kyun' for the Hollywood film 'Spider-Man 2' in 2004.
  • Composed 'Ye Hai Meri Kahani' for the Bollywood film 'Zinda' in 2005.
  • Debuted on Coke Studio in 2022 with the song 'Phir Milenge' as a solo artist.
  • Strings composed 'Aakhri Alvidaa' for 'Shootout at Lokhandwala' (2007) and 'Charon Taraf' for 'John Day' (2013).

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Faisal Kapadia is a versatile Pakistani figure known as a singer, director, and music producer.
2. He gained fame as a member of the popular Pakistani pop and rock band, Strings.
3. During his college days, Faisal, along with his bandmates, established the music band Strings, marking the beginning of his musical journey.
4. In 2000, Faisal Kapadia and Bilal Maqsood chose to release the song 'Duur' to uphold the band's popularity.
5. In 2004, Faisal Kapadia made his Hollywood debut composing the song 'Najane Kyun' for the film 'Spider-Man 2' with Strings.
6. His Bollywood debut occurred in 2005 with the song ‘Ye Hai Meri Kahani’ from the movie 'Zinda.'
7. Faisal celebrated a recent milestone by debuting on Coke Studio in 2022 with the song ‘Phir Milenge,’ a significant moment in his career.
8. He learned classical music, vocals, and guitar from a young age.
9. Strings composed music for Bollywood films including 'Shootout at Lokhandwala' (2007) with the hit song 'Aakhri Alvidaa' and 'John Day' (2013) with 'Charon Taraf.'
10. He and Bilal Maqsood have been UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors for Pakistan since September 2005.
11. After the dissolution of Strings, he started his career as a solo artist.
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