Jawad Ahmad
Jawad Ahmed is a Pakistani pop singer and musician.
Early life and career
Jawad Ahmad was born into a family where both his parents were college professors.Jawad Ahmad received a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore. He also used to participate in the musical and literary societies of the above university. He was initially a member of the pop musical band Jupiters along with another famous pop singer Ali Azmat. This musical group later disbanded and Jawad Ahmad later decided to launch his solo career.
"Jawad Ahmad, one of the most renowned artists of Pakistan, first reached fame with his song "Allah Meray Dil Kay Ander" which showcased his fondness of Sufism.
While he has received no formal education in music, most of his songs are written and composed by him. He draws inspiration from a diverse range of musical personalities such as Ustad Amanat Ali Khan, Mehdi Hassan, Tufail Niazi, Pathanay Khan, Hamid Ali Bela, Madam Noor Jehan, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Eagles, Elvis Presley.
So far, Jawad Ahmad has established his presence in the music industry through four albums.
In 2017, he has been appointed by the Ministry of Health and the UNICEF as the ambassador of Pakistan for the eradication of Polio. British Council Beyond Borders project, awareness regarding the dangers of drug addiction. In this regard, he has used his talent to produce a song called "Tum abhi to aa kar"' accompanied by a video to portray the social impact on an individual of drug intake. He sang another social awareness song "Taaleem Sub Kay Liey" for a project of US aid.
Another turf is a program against illiteracy, which he has been exploring. In conjunction with this, he is running ten schools in the most backward and underdeveloped areas of Pakistan under the 'Taleem for All' program.
Discography
Albums
Most famous songs
2000 | "Mehndi" – Vol. 1 |
"Allah Meray Dil Kay Ander" | - |
2006 | "Bin Tere Kya Hai Jeena" |
"Aa Jaa Hunn Dholna" | - |
"Tu Hi Dildar Hai" | - |
"Banto Di Jaan Haan Main" | - |
"Ucchayan Majajan Wali" | - |
"Dosti" | - |
"Aaee Mehndi Ki Yeh Raat, Gori Karat Singhaar" | - |
"Aasman se uncha" | - |
"Aj dharti ko rang de" | - |
Filmography
- Pakistani film Moosa Khan
- Pakistani joint-venture film Virsa
Television
- Sons of the Soil for Pakistan Army
- Power of the Sea for Pakistan Navy
- Flying Tigers for Pakistan Air Force
Awards