Quick Info
| Profession | Singer |
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| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Date of Birth | 26/02/1965 |
| Age | 61 years |
| Birthplace | Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Shafqat Amanat Ali Khan |
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| Nickname | Rockstar Ustaad |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Weight | 83 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/ University | Government College University, Lahore |
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| Educational Qualifications | Graduate |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Ustad Amanat Ali Khan |
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| Mother | Almas Amanat Ali Khan |
| Siblings | Late Asad Amanat Ali Khan |
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Career
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| Musical Tradition | Patiala Gharana (seventh generation) | ||||
| Notable Roles | Lead vocalist of Pakistani pop rock band Fuzön (until 2006); Playback singer in Indian and Pakistani film/television industries; Judge and coach on Zee TV's Asia's Singing Superstar (2015–16) | ||||
| Awards | President's Pride of Performance Award (23/03/2008); Lifetime Achievement Honour, Government College University, Lahore (2023); Lifetime Achievement Award, Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi (2024) |
Favourites
| Favourite Band | Guns 'n' Roses |
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| Favourite Drama Series | Scorpion |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Shafqat Amanat Ali's smoking habit is unknown. | |
| 2. It is not known if Shafqat Amanat Ali consumes alcohol. | |
| 3. He specializes in fusion music and comes from a family of Pakistani classical singers. | |
| 4. His first salary was traditionall given to his grandmother. | |
| 5. Shafqat Amanat Ali was the lead vocalist of Fuzön before becoming popular in India. | |
| 6. He earned the nickname 'Rockstar Ustaad' from music composer Salim Merchant. | |
| 7. In 2008, he was awarded the 'President’s Pride of Performance Award' by Pervez Musharraf. | |
| 8. He belongs to the Patiala Gharana tradition of music and is the seventh generation of this lineage. | |
| 9. He started his musical training at the age of four under his uncle, Ustad Bade Fateh Ali Khan. | |
| 10. His first salary was traditionally given to his grandmother. | |
| 11. His great-grandfather Ali Baksh 'Jarnail' Khan founded the Patiala Gharana in the mid-late 19th century. |
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