Faisal Kapadia () is a Pakistani musician,

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, singer-songwriter, and a guitarist. He is best known as the lead vocalist and primary lyricist of rock music band

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. After dissolution of Strings band, he started singing as solo artist. Faisal Kapadia has directed a number of music videos for his band. Strings made its entry into the

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music in 2006. He along with fellow Strings band member

Bilal Maqsood Bilal Maqsood () is a Pakistani singer-songwriter, composer, music video director and painter, better known for being a founding member of the pop-rock band Strings (1988–2021). Early life and education Bilal Maqsood is the son of the popula ...

has been a

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for Pakistan since September 2005.

Career

Strings

In 1988, the band

was formed along with three other members

, Rafiq Wazir Ali and Kareem Bashir Bhoy, who were all classmates.

Solo career

After Strings was disbanded, he continued as a solo singer. He started as solo singer from

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Personal life

Kapadia is of

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descent, his family hailing from

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. He has cited

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and R. D. Burman as influences as well as those of U2,

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and

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Strings Discography

;Albums with Strings * ''

'' (1990) * '' 2'' (1992) * '' Duur'' (2000) * '' Dhaani'' (2003) * ''

Koi Aanay Wala Hai Koi Aanay Wala Hai (Urdu: کوئی آنے والا ہے, literal English translation: "someone is coming") is the fifth studio album by the Pakistani pop band Strings, released on 16 May 2008. Track listing All songs are written by Anwar Maqs ...

'' (2008) * ''30'' (2018) ;Compilation album * ''

Hai Koi Hum Jaisa Strings () was a Pakistani pop/rock band composed of two members, plus four live band members from Karachi, Pakistan. The band was initially formed by four college students—Bilal Maqsood (vocals and guitars), Faisal Kapadia (vocals), Rafiq W ...

'' (2003) * ''Tu Hai Kahaan'' (2003)

Zindagi Jahaan Le Jaaye (2024) 1st Solo Album

;Debut & 1st Solo Album - 02 February 2024 *01. Yaadain - Faisal Kapadia *02. Zindagi Jahaan Le Jaaye - Faisal Kapadia *03. Dheema Dheema - Faisal Kapadia *04. Jaadu - Faisal Kapadia *05. La Takhoun - Faisal Kapadia *06. Kabhi - Faisal Kapadia *07. Aankh Mori - Faisal Kapadia *08. Hum Na Rahay - Faisal Kapadia *09. Mil Hi Lo - Faisal Kapadia & Zeb Bangash - Faisal Kapadia *10. Naadan - Zara Madani & Faisal Kapadia - Faisal Kapadia *11. Phir Milenge - Solo Piano Version - Faisal Kapadia *12. Phir Milenge – Faisal Kapadia X Young Stunners - Faisal Kapadia

Coke Studio Pakistan

*Season 07 (2014) to Season 10 (2017) As a Music Producer/Curators/Director.

References

External links

Strings band – Official website
* 1971 births Living people Pakistani people of Gujarati descent Pakistani pop singers Pakistani writers Pakistani guitarists Strings (band) members Singers from Karachi Pakistani heavy metal guitarists UNICEF goodwill ambassadors Pakistani Ismailis Khoja Ismailis Muhajir people {{Pakistan-singer-stub