| Mehrooz Waseem | |
|---|---|
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| Born | 1987/06/23 |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Pakistani |
| Other names | Mehru |
| 🏫 Education | MS Development Studies (Gender Studies) |
| 💼 Occupation | Artist |
| Twitter=https://twitter.com/MehroozW | |
Mehrooz Waseem (born 23rd June 1987) is a Pakistani multi-disciplinary artist based in Islamabad, Pakistan.[1]
Education[edit]
She acquired her Bachelor of Science in Development Studies degree from Iqra University, Islamabad in the year 2011. She was awarded several academic scholarships during the program. In 2015 she acquired her Master of Science in Development Studies degree with a specialization in Gender Studies from SZABIST university, Islamabad.
As editor[edit]
She has worked as a content and research editor for the second volume of Phaser Magazine[2], Pakistan's first dedicated music magazine, while working at Kanvas Productions. Following this she was the editor of TRTA Pakistan's quarterly newsletter, Trade Time[3] for their issue on intellectual property rights.
As actress[edit]
She made her debut as a child actress in the role of a student in a Mitchell's Unitee television commercial in the year 1998.
In 2016, she appeared as a solo artist and female lead in the debut music video of her song "Azaad". It was featured in an episode of Arham Aur Woh on Kay2 TV for the first time on television.[4] In 2018, she played the dual roles of a village girl and a folk dancer in singer-songwriter Shaheryar Mirza's critically acclaimed music video of "Azad Umeedwar"[5] .
As screenplay writer[edit]
In 2016 she wrote the screenplay for her debut music video of her song "Azaad".
As singer-songwriter[edit]
She has independently released three singles thus far.[6] In 2007, she co-produced and released her debut single, a cover of "Californication" featuring São Paulo based vocalist and guitarist Igor Cintra. The song peaked at #4 on the Cover Songs chart on SoundClick. A few months later she released her second song, an original, "Free", made in collaboration with the Islamabad-based progressive metal band, Atrum Animus. The song peaked at #7 on the Pop Rock chart on SoundClick.
Later, in 2016, she released the first song she ever wrote and composed, "Azaad" along with its music video.[7] The song, which was produced by notable record producer Sarmad Ghafoor, was broadcast on all major radio, television and online music platforms where it received widespread acclaim. It peaked at #3 on the Top New Releases chart on Patari. Ever since its release she has been interviewed extensively in the mainstream media and has performed on several radio, television and live shows.[8]
As model[edit]
Her first project as a fashion model was a photoshoot for the clothing line Sab's in the year 2012.[9] From this year onwards she modelled in various photoshoots and on the runway for her sister's clothing line Tzarina.[10]
As digital artist[edit]
In 2014 she started making digital paintings on commission. She has made hundreds of digital paintings to date. She has also received acclaim for her work in this area.[11] She is currently enrolled with Saatchi Art Gallery.[12]
As host[edit]
She hosted The I-9 Show, an all-round talk and music show alongside Adnan Aziz in the year 2017. [13] Following this, in the same year, she made her debut as a master of ceremony for the Ramzan Show at the Islamabad Marriot Hotel. The event was featured in The News International.[14]
Activism[edit]
She is particularly passionate about the causes of gender equality and animal rights. She has been actively participating in protests pertaining to the rights of women; such as their right to reclaim public spaces[15] and in animal rights protests to condemn animal cruelty in local zoos. [16] She also wrote a tribute song called "Woh Bachay" for the Pakistani children who have been falling victim to heinous forms of abuse and murder within the city of Kasur in Pakistan since the year 2018 which she performed live during her interview with World This Morning on PTV World.[17] She has also been an organizer and volunteer for Pakistan's largest feminist movement, Aurat March since the year 2022.[18]
Honours[edit]
Mehrooz Waseem has been interviewed extensively as a visual artist, singer-songwriter and television host in various online, radio and television platforms of the country. Most notably she conducted a presentation as a speaker at the first ever Dribbble Meetup in Pakistan which was held at the National Incubation Centre in Islamabad in 2019. The theme of her talk was 'Manifesting Dreams'[19]
Screenplays[edit]
Music Videos[edit]
| Year | Title | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | "Azaad" | Mehrooz Waseem |
Filmography[edit]
Television Commercials[edit]
| Year | Brand Name | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Mitchell's Unitee | Student |
Music Videos[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Artist | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | "Azaad" | Solo Artist, Lead Actress | Mehrooz Waseem | Comedy-drama, Fantasy |
| 2018 | "Azad Umeedwar" | Village Girl, Folk Dancer | Shaheryar Mirza | Political Satire |
Voice-overs[edit]
| Year | Title | Genre | Presenter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Sights From The Margins | Documentary | The Aga Khan Rural Support Programme |
Discography[edit]
Singles[edit]
| Year of Release | Title | Singer | Songwriter | Producer | Genre | Peak Chart Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | "Californication (Cover)" | Mehrooz Waseem ft. Igor Cintra | Red Hot Chili Peppers | Mehrooz Waseem and Igor Cintra | Alternative Rock | #4 |
| 2007, 2021 | "Free" | Mehrooz Waseem | Mehrooz Waseem | Mehrooz Waseem and Atrum Animus | Progressive Rock | #7 |
| 2016, 2021 | "Azaad" | Mehrooz Waseem | Mehrooz Waseem | Sarmad Ghafoor | Vocal Electronica | #3 |
Live Shows[edit]
Singing Contests[edit]
| Year | Title | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Nokia-MTV Talent Hunt | Nokia and MTV Pakistan |
Open Mic Nights[edit]
| Year | Title | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Welcome Party: Open Mic | Iqra University |
| 2015 | Open Mic Night | FACE Islamabad |
| 2016 | FM 91 & Casa Rouge present Open Mic Night | FM 91 and Casa Rouge |
| 2017 | Open Mic Nights, #Jamnite | FACE Islamabad, Echo Lounge by Echo Records |
| 2019 | All Female Comedy Open Mic | Auratnaak and Café Sol |
Concerts[edit]
| Year | Title | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | For the Love of Peace Concert | ETZ Events |
| 2021 | Virtual Concerts at Sessions Live | Sessions Live |
Modelling[edit]
Print Modelling[edit]
| Year | Brand Name |
|---|---|
| 2012 | Sab's |
| 2012 | Tzarina |
Runway Modelling[edit]
| Year | Brand Name |
|---|---|
| 2012 | Tzarina |
Hosting[edit]
Television Shows[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | TV Channel | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The I-9 Show | Co-host | Kay2 TV | Talk Show, Music Television |
Live Shows[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Presenter | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Ramzan Show | Master of Ceremony | Islamabad Marriot Hotel | Game Show, Religious |
References[edit]
- ↑ "Promoting Pakistani Music". World This Morning. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
- ↑ "Phasermag (18-08-2016)" Check
|url=value (help). Phasermag. Retrieved 24 March 2023. - ↑ "Trade Time Quarterly Newsletter (07-08-2015)". TRTA Pakistan. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
- ↑ "Arham Aur Woh (04-12-2016)". Kay2 TV. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
- ↑ "Instep Today – Let's hear it for 'Azaad Umeedwar'". The News International . 18 July 2018. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
- ↑ "Mehrooz Waseem". Patari. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
- ↑ "Mehrooz Waseem - Azaad (Official Music Video)". Mehrooz Waseem. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
- ↑ "FM 91 Open Mic Night at Casa Rouge". Echo Records. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
- ↑ "Photoshoot for Sabs". Aks Pixels. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
- ↑ "Tzarina". Tzarina. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
- ↑ "Rising Stars: Up-Close And Personal With Mehrooz Waseem". HTV. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
- ↑ "Mehrooz Waseem". Saatchi Art. Retrieved 6th October 2022. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - ↑ "The I-9 Show (12-03 2017)". Kay2 TV. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
- ↑ "Zest for taste with flavours". The News International. 13 June 2017. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
- ↑ "Biking My Way To Freedom". humaywaseem. 15 April 2018. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
- ↑ "Islamabad Zoo Protest VLOG#14 ft. Abdullah Khan IT". Rafay aka Raftaar. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
- ↑ "Promoting Pakistani Musicians". World This Morning. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
- ↑ "Live Footages of Aurat March 2022 at Islamabad Pakistan - International Women's Day". Dekhty Raho TV Official. Retrieved 19 March 2024. Text "Women's Right" ignored (help)
- ↑ "16 Jam packed Dribbble Meetups kicked off the new year in January". dribbble. 13 February 2019. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
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