The Jupiters () were a

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i band who are considered one of the pioneers of

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in Pakistan. Although the band released only a few albums, it became a breeding ground for many notable future singers. The hit song "Yaaro Yehi Dosti Hai" sung by one of the vocalists

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topped the music charts in Pakistan the early 1990s, and is still a famous number there. This popular song is from their ''Jupiters Vol.1'' album released in 1989. Jupiters band disbanded in the late 1990s and is remembered as a party band in the city of

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. The band's drummer-cum-composer,

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, became an influential composer in his solo career and was behind several hits by acclaimed singer,

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Notable members

, the future lead singer of Sufi/rock band Junoon. * Jawad Ahmad, later became a

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* Bilal Hafeez, founder of the band and lead singer (song -"Saray Gidhay Wich") * Shakir Awan, band's drummer after Bagga left. He remained associated with the band until its dissolution. * Irfan Kiani, lead singer, brother of Hadiqa Kiani * Amir Munawar, lead singer, well-known music composer * Tahir Saqi, lead singer * Shahzad Ahmad, band's last lead singer before the band collapsed * Kamran Rashid * Najam Shiraz

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Jupiters song 'Yaaro Yehi Dosti Hai' on YouTube
Musical groups from Lahore Pakistani rock music groups Pakistani musical groups {{Pakistan-music-stub

Notable members

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