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
01/01/2025
Faris Shafi appeared in the 2022 action drama film The Legend of Maula Jatt, which gained renewed attention in 2025 as a landmark in Pakistani cinema. His performance in the film further solidified his reputation as a versatile artist capable of transitioning between music and acting.
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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 In May 2019, Faris Shafi asked for his song to be withdrawn from Lux Style Awards 2019 nominations.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. |