Sara Haider
Sara Haider is a Pakistani singer-songwriter and musical and film actress from Karachi. She started her music career as a backing vocalist and later became singer at Coke Studio. She has also won a Lux Style Award after making debut in Coke Studio Pakistan[1][2].
Sara Haider | |
|---|---|
| Born | Karachi, Pakistan |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Musical Actress (Singer - Songwriter) |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Labels | Coke Studio Pakistan |
| Associated acts | Ali Zafar |
Life and career[edit]
Sara Haider was born in Karachi, Pakistan. She started her career as a musical actress by performing in stage musical Grease.[3] She also performed at Ufone Uth Records and Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival in India.[4][5] In 2014, Sara joined Coke Studio Pakistan season 7 where she served as backing vocalist. She gained public recognition in Coke Studio Pakistan season 8 where she made her debut with the song "Ae Dil" featuring Ali Zafar[6][7] She has also won Lux Style Awards for "Best Emerging Talent".[8] She will make her debut in film by appearing in the upcoming short-drama film Khaemae Mein Matt Jhankain[9] which is scheduled for release at Zeal for Unity film festival in India and Pakistan. She graduated from American Academy of Dramatic Arts[10] and won the prestigious Charles Jehlinger Award.[11]
Filmography[edit]
Discography[edit]
- Ae Dil – Coke Studio Pakistan (season 8)
- Ae Dil – Coke Studio Pakistan (season 8)
- Meri Meri – Coke Studio Pakistan (season 9)
- Ja Ba Ja[14]
- Zindagi – Pepsi Battle of the Bands
- Dekha De Rung Apna – Levi Strauss & Co.[15]
- Khayal Rakhna – Strepsils Stereo[16][17]
Awards and Nominations[edit]
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Lux Style Award | Best Emerging Talent | Won |
| 2019 | Charles Jehlinger Award | Best Student | Won |
External Links[edit]
Sara Haider at IMDb
Sara Haider on Facebook
Sara Haider on Twitter.
References[edit]
- ↑ http://m.cokestudio.com.pk/season8/sara-haider.html
- ↑ http://www.koolmuzone.pk/2012/04/5-minutes-with-sara-haider-interview/
- ↑ http://sunday.com.pk/people/16-Mar-2015/up-close-and-personal-with-sara-haider#.VlIf6F_XfCR
- ↑ http://www.dawn.com/news/1206085
- ↑ https://blogs.tribune.com.pk/story/29570/from-backing-vocals-to-lead-vocalist-theres-no-stopping-sara-haider/
- ↑ http://www.parhlo.com/in-conversation-with-the-coke-studio-sensation-sara-haider/
- ↑ http://tribune.com.pk/story/666968/sara-haider-a-star-in-the-making/
- ↑ http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/entertainment/02-Oct-2015/lux-style-awards-2015-our-favourite-stars-under-one-roof
- ↑ https://www.vidhifilms.com/sabiha/khaemae-mein-matt-jhankein-releasing-soon/
- ↑ https://images.dawn.com/news/1182488
- ↑ https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/461969-sara-haider-bestowed-with-charles-jehlinger-award-upon-graduation
- ↑ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5610220/
- ↑ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5610220/fullcredits
- ↑ https://www.somethinghaute.com/sara-haiders-latest-song-ja-ba-ja-is-a-fresh-groovy-number/
- ↑ https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/84572-The-many-lives-of-Sara-Haider
- ↑ https://images.dawn.com/news/1178175
- ↑ https://nation.com.pk/11-Aug-2017/ali-noor-and-others-cover-khayal-rakhna-for-independence-day
