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Yasir Akhtar

British-Pakistani singer, songwriter, actor and filmmaker, known for The Arid Zone and the films and television he makes through Pegasus Productions.

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Overview

Roots: Karachi, Pakistan; later based in the United Kingdom
Work: Singer, songwriter, actor, director and producer
Breakout: “Kabhi Tu Hoga Mera Milan” with The Arid Zone
Production company: Pegasus Productions

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How it started.

Yasir entered film as a child in Beyond the Last Mountain, directed by his uncle Javed Jabbar. He began singing at school and formed a band with friends before recording and performing more seriously while studying in Karachi.

The Arid Zone years.

With Kamran Jelani and Shareb Jaffer, he became the voice of The Arid Zone. EMI Pakistan lists the band’s debut album in 1993. Yasir names “Kabhi Tu Hoga Mera Milan”, which he wrote and composed, as his breakthrough song. Jogi and the solo album My Love followed.

Behind the camera.

His work grew to include producing and directing Music Channel Charts, music videos and television dramas. Through Pegasus Productions, he continued working after moving to the UK. More recent screen work includes Azaad and Rung Dorangi, alongside songs such as the Azaad soundtrack “Saiyaan”.

Creditschronological, newest first

Music

2021RungSinger, songwriter and composer; Rung Dorangi soundtrack
2020SaiyaanSinger, composer, co-lyricist, producer and director
2017Araam Naal Kar (Take It Easy)Singer; collaboration with Martay M’Kenzy
2015Sansani – The SensationSinger
2001My LoveSolo recording artist
1996The Arid Zone JogiSinger

Film & television

2021Rung Do RangiActor, producer and director
2020AzaadActor, producer and director
2005Sard Aag (Cold Fire)Actor, producer and director
1996Rahain (Tapal Cinema)Actor

Awards

“One Man Industry” recognitionIn a 2015 interview, he recalled receiving this award during a concert at Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Maryland. The interview does not give the award year or organiser.

Quotes

I am my best as a performer on stage.Yasir Akhtar, MAG The Weekly

Asked which part of his work he excels at, he chose live performance.

Trivia

His school-band repertoire ranged from Def Leppard to Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, he told You! in 2018.
He named his parents’ wedding album as his most valuable possession in the same interview.
In the Sansani video he plays a Turkish police officer; in Oh My Love he played an air force officer.