Faris Shafi Explained

Faris Shafi (Urdu/Punjabi: فارس شفیع; born 2 November 1987) is a Pakistani rapper, songwriter and actor.^{[2] [3] [4] [5]}

He is son of actress Saba Hameed and Syed Pervaiz Shafi, and brother of musician Meesha Shafi.^{[6] [7]}

Performing in Urdu, English and Punjabi, Faris is known for his lyrics that can be personal as well as political, and is considered a pioneer of Urdu rap in Pakistan.^[8] Faris is also known for being "notorious" and "uncensored" in his lyrics,Faris did his former education from Lahore Grammar School JT.^{[9] [10] [11]}

Dramas

• Andaaz-e-Sitam
• Be Inteha
• Churails
• Ghalati
• Kabhi Band Kabhi Baja
• Kabhi Kabhi (2013 TV series)
• Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain (season 2)
• Man Jali
• Meri Guriya
• Mere Huzoor (TV series)
• Qarz
• Sun Yaara

Film

• The Legend of Maula Jatt as Mooda^{[12] [13] [14]}

Music

• Jawaab De^[15]
• Cricket Khidaiye^{[16] [17]}
• Muaziz Saarif in Coke Studio (Pakistani season 14)^{[18] [19]}
• Yeh Dunya in Coke Studio (Pakistani season 14)
• Hum^[20]
• Muskura
• Jawab De
• Prosaic
• Awaam
• Introduction
• Lafz
• Vitamin D
• Blockbuster in Coke Studio Pakistan season 15^[21]

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2021-12-19 . Coke Studio 14 complete lineup revealed . 2022-10-28 . The Express Tribune . en.
2. Web site: 19 April 2015 . Siddarth . Banerjee . Faris Shafi: The uncensored voice from Pakistan . 2022-10-29 . The Times of India . en.
3. Web site: Syed . Madeeha . 2022-03-21 . The 'notorious' Faris Shafi on his music, profanity and the underbelly of fame . 2022-10-28 . Dawn Newspaper . en.
4. Web site: Baji . Band . 2022-08-21 . Soundcheck: Injecting Immunity . 2022-10-28 . DAWN . en.
5. Web site: 2022-01-31 . Academic Nida Kirmani wants 'elites' like Faris Shafi to leave rap, sister Meesha Shafi has a lot to say . 2022-10-28 . Dawn newspaper . en.
6. Web site: Pakistani singer Meesha Shafi is ready for some trolling of her own with new feminist anthem . 2022-10-28 . gulfnews.com . en.
7. Web site: Zafar . Shaista . 2022-02-06 . Meesha Shafi defends brother Faris Shafi in internet feud . 2022-10-28 . BOL News . en-US.
8. Web site: Malik . Sabah Bano . 18 April 2020 . Pakistani hip-hop artists you need to know . Arab News.
9. Web site: Sabeeh . Maheen . Introducing rap’s politically incorrect son . 2023-08-08 . www.thenews.com.pk . en.
10. Web site: Syed . Madeeha . 2022-03-20 . THE ICON INTERVIEW: THE ‘NOTORIOUS’ FARIS SHAFI . 2023-08-08 . DAWN.COM . en.
11. News: 2015-04-19 . Faris Shafi: The uncensored voice from Pakistan . The Times of India . 2023-08-08 . 0971-8257.
12. Web site: Faris Shafi shares glimpse of his look from 'The Legend of Maula Jatt' . 2022-10-28 . www.geo.tv . en.
13. Web site: 2022-10-13 . As grand as the film: 'The Legend of Maula Jatt' premiere . 2022-10-28 . The Express Tribune . en.
14. Web site: لیجنڈ آف مولا جٹ، شاندار اسکرپٹ، جاندار اداکاری، رومانیت، لاکھوں دیوانے . 2022-10-28 . Daily Jang.
15. Web site: Sabeeh . Maheen . Faris Shafi's 'Jawaab De' music video taken off YouTube . 2022-10-28 . www.thenews.com.pk . en.
16. Web site: Baji . Band . 2021-11-06 . 'Cricket Khidaye' is the cricket anthem of the year . 2022-10-28 . Images . en.
17. Web site: 2021-10-25 . Coke Studio's T20 anthem featuring Atif, Faris is a banger . 2022-10-28 . The Express Tribune . en.
18. Web site: 2022-03-01 . 'Coke Studio' releases the ninth song from Season 14 'Muaziz Saarif' . 2022-10-28 . Daily Times . en-US.
19. Web site: 2022-02-28 . Coke Studio's 'Muaziz Saarif' is the feisty Shafi sibling collab we've been waiting for . 2022-10-28 . Images . en.
20. Web site: 2022-07-04 . Faris Shafi addresses ‘daddy’ issues in new song . 2022-10-29 . Aaj English TV . en.
21. Web site: ‘COKE STUDIO’ SEASON 15 releases ‘Blockbuster’ . 2024-06-08 . www.dailytimes.com.pk . en.