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Attaullah Khan Esakhelvi

Attaullah Khan Esakhelvi is a Pakistani folk singer from Isakhel, Mianwali, whose Saraiki, Punjabi and Urdu songs connect generations of listeners.

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Overview

Born
19 August 1951
From
Isakhel, Mianwali, Punjab, Pakistan
Work
Folk singer and musician
Languages
Saraiki, Punjabi and Urdu
Early platform
Radio Pakistan, Bahawalpur, in 1972
Also called
Lala

Mini bio

Finding his voice.

Born in Isakhel in Mianwali, Attaullah wanted to sing from childhood, despite opposition at home. He left to pursue music and performed in villages, where listeners recorded his songs on cassette. Radio Pakistan in Bahawalpur invited him to perform in 1972, followed by an appearance on Neelam Ghar in 1973.

The cassette years.

A Faisalabad recording session produced four albums that became national bestsellers in the late 1970s. His music travelled with everyday listeners, especially truck drivers. His official channel still describes that bond as part of his story. In 1980, he performed his first overseas concert in the United Kingdom.

Songs across generations.

His repertoire includes Saraiki, Punjabi and Urdu songs, with “Qameez Teri Kaali” among his signature works. Coke Studio brought his voice into new arrangements through “Ni Oothaan Waale” and “Pyaar Naal” in 2011. He later sang “Sab Maya Hai” and “Allah Karesi” with his son Sanwal, who joined him again for the 2026 “Bewafa” video.

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Quotes

I am lover of music and I thank the people from Pakistan and abroad who like my singing.Attaullah Khan Esakhelvi, Associated Press of Pakistan

Speaking to APP in Lahore on 30 April 2017, he reflected on pursuing singing despite his relatives’ opposition.

Trivia

  1. He told APP that relatives asked him to drop “Niazi” from his performing name, so he adopted “Essa Khelvi.”
  2. Fans also know him as Lala, meaning elder brother.
  3. “Sab Maya Hai” credits him as its original composer, as well as a vocalist alongside his son Sanwal.

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