Adnan Dhool (Urdu: عدنان دھول) is a Pakistani singer, songwriter, and composer from Lahore, Pakistan. He is the former lead vocalist and founder of Pakistani Sufi rock band Soch.[1]
Adnan Dhool عدنان دھول | |
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| Born | 14 January 1986 Khanewal, Punjab, Pakistan |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
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| Website | www |
Musical career
editAdnan Dhool started his musical career as a lead vocalist with his band Soch in 2010. The guitarist Rabi Ahmad joined Soch in 2011. The band released several popular tracks, including "Awari", "Bol Hu" and "Bandeya".[2]
Nescafe Basement
editIn 2012, his songs "Uth Jawana" and "Awari" Soch were released in the first season of a Pakistani music platform Nescafe Basement where Xulfi was the music producer. His another song "Bol Hu" was released in 2019 in Season 5 of Nescafe Basement.
Bollywood
editAdnan Dhool made his Bollywood debut in 2014. His Nescafe Basement single "Awari" was included in the Bollywood movie Ek Villain in 2014.[3][4]
His another track "Bol Hu" from Nescafe Basement was included in the 2020 Bollywood film Malang[5][6] as "Ho Ja Mast Malang Tu"[1].
Coke Studio
editAdnan Dhool with his band Soch made his debut in season 14 of Coke Studio,[7] and their song, "Neray Neray Vas", a collaboration with Butt Brothers, was released on 1 February 2022.[8][9] The track has over 15 million views on YouTube.[10]
He served as Associate Music Producer in Coke Studio season 14. He also wrote the first track of Coke Studio season 14 "Tu Jhoom" sung by Abida Parveen.[11]
Solo career
editHe started working as solo artist and released his first single "Pardes Katenda" to pay tribute to the struggles of people who work far away from their homes.[1][12] "Pardes Katenda" gained widespread popularity with over 20 million views on YouTube.[13]
His latest releases are "Hik Kursi", "Shatir", "Jannab Dey".
Discography
editSingles
edit| Year | Song |
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| 2024 | "Jannab Dey"[2] |
| 2024 | "Shatir" |
| 2023 | "Pardes Katenda" |
| 2023 | "Hik Kursi" |
| 2023 | "Saddiyan" |
Films
edit| Year | Song | Film |
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| 2014 | "Awari" | Ek Villain |
| 2015 | "Kala Doriya" | Dekh Magar Pyar Se |
| 2016 | "Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hay" | Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hay |
| 2017 | "Zinda" | Verna |
| "Sadqa" | Chupan Chupai | |
| 2019 | "Haris Theme, Arun Theme" | Sherdil |
| 2020 | "Bol Hu" | Malang |
Drama OSTs
edit| Drama | Song | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Parlour Wali Larki | "Bol Kaffara Kya Hoga"[14] | BOL TV |
| Dil Mom Ka Diya | "Dil Mom Ka Diya OST" | ARY Digital |
| Bay Khudi | "Bay Khudi OST" | ARY Digital |
| Bikhray Moti | "Bikhre Moti OST" | ARY Digital |
| Dushman e Jaan | "Dushman e Jaan OST" | ARY Digital |
| Bharaas | "Bharaas OST" | ARY Digital |
| Deedan | "Deedan OST" | A-Plus |
| Zid | "Zid OST" | Express |
Jingles
edit| Title | Brand |
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| Sparx Neo7 Ultra TVC | Sparx Smartphones |
| "Kaalay Rang Da Paranda" | Zong |
| "Gaarh De Jhanday" | Jazz |
| "Independence Day Special" | United Bank Limited |
| "Dil Se" | Gul Ahmed |
Anthems
edit| Title | Brand |
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| "Jaani Vibe Badal De" | Nesfruta Nestle Pakistan |
| "Hum Aik Hain" | Coca-Cola Pakistan |
| "Tak Meday Sohna" | Multan Sultans |
| "Rang Jeet Ka Laal Hai" | Islamabad United[15] |
Awards and nominations
edit- Best Music Life OK Screen Awards 2014[16]
- Nominated for Best Music Direction IIFA Awards 2015[17]
- Nomination GiMA Awards[17]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "From loyalties to royalties". tribune.com.pk. The Express Tribune. 13 September 2024. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
- ^ Rohani, Faiz (25 June 2014). "Pakistani Band 'Soch' entered Bollywood". ARY Digital. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
- ^ Dasgupta, Piyali (25 June 2014). "Pakistani band Soch enters Bollywood with 'Awari'". Times of India. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
- ^ Prakashan, Priya. "Listen to Ek Villain's original soundtrack 'Awari' by Pakistani band 'Soch'!". India.com. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
- ^ Kazmi, Hasan (26 February 2020). "Malang Movie Had a Song From Pakistani Band Soch; The Band Weighs In". Masala.com. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
- ^ "Pakistani band Soch's Bol Hu features in Bollywood film Malang". Something Haute. 12 February 2020. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
- ^ "Exclusive: Coke Studio 14 line-up and all that is happening". The Express Tribune. 9 December 2021. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
- ^ Images Staff (2 February 2022). "A little bhangra, a little magic — Coke Studio's 'Neray Neray Vas' is a song to get you dancing". Images. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
- ^ "'Neray Neray Vas' is the dance track you were waiting for!". The Express Tribune. 2 February 2022. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
- ^ Studio, Coke (February 2022). "Coke Studio Season 14 Neray Neray Vas Soch The Band x Butt Brothers". YouTube. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
- ^ Bhatia, Akanksha (17 January 2022). "'Tu Jhoom', First Song By Coke Studio S14, Has Already Set The Bar Very High. Twitter Agrees". ScoopWhoop. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
- ^ Dhool, Adnan. "Pardes Katenda - OUT NOW!". Instagram. Adnan Dhool. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
- ^ Shams, Noreen (4 October 2023). "Instant Favourite: The magic of Saraiki song Pardes Katenda". Aaj English TV. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
- ^ Altaf, Arhama (20 June 2021). "BOL Entertainment's 'BOL Kaffara' Surpasses 100 Million Views On YouTube". BOL News. BOL Network. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
- ^ Images Staff (20 February 2020). "Band Soch wants you to wear red for Islamabad United in new anthem". Images. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
- ^ Suri, Mohit. "Adnan Soch, Ankit Tiwari and Mithoon are the winners for best music". Twitter. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
- ^ a b "IIFA 2015: Soch band nominated in Best Music Directors category". dawn.com. Dawn. 14 May 2015. Retrieved 9 October 2024.