Noor-ul-Ain Khalid (Urdu: نور العین خالد; born 27 March 1987), known professionally as Annie Khalid (عینی خالد), is a Pakistani-born British singer and model. She rose to fame in Pakistan in 2006, after releasing the single "Mahiya"; the song was used in the 2007 film Awarapan in India and became the most-played Pakistani song of 2005, 2006 and 2007.
Annie Khalid عینی خالد | |
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 Khalid during a concert tour in Punjab, Pakistan, 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Noor-ul-Ain Khalid |
| Born | 27 March 1987 Lahore, Pakistan |
| Origin | Lahore, Pakistan |
| Genres | Pakistani pop |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Malik Noureed Awan
(m. 2012; div. 2013)Saad Ahmed Khan (m. 2014) |
Early life
editKhalid was born to a Kashmiri father and a Yemeni mother in the city of Lahore on 27 March 1987.[1][2] When she was six months old, the family left Pakistan and moved to the United Kingdom, settling first in East London and later in Essex.[3][4]
Career
editMusic
editHer first single, "Mahiya" became a massive hit in Pakistan, following its release in 2005. It was later used in the Indian film Awarapan.[5]
On 25 November 2010, Khalid released her UK debut single "Be My Baby" along with the remix of the track done by British DJ Judge Jules.[3] After meeting at a charity function, Khalid collaborated with the English–Norwegian boy band A1 for a single "Just 3 Words" and went on tour with them, performing in Norway and the UK.[6] In 2011, Khalid was nominated as Best Female Singer at the Pakistan Media Awards.
In September 2013, she released the single "Boom Boom Danze" with Beenie Man.[7]
Modelling
editShe walked at the 2010 L'Oréal Karachi fashion week for BNS couture[3] and in 2011 for Ammar Belal.[8] She was featured in LOOK magazine in June 2011.[volume & issue needed] The same month, she launched a café in Lahore, the AK Lounge.[9]
Charity
editShe was appointed Norway's Red Cross Goodwill ambassador in 2011, after her efforts fundraising for Pakistani flood victims.[3][10][11]
Personal life
editIn July 2012, Khalid married Pakistani businessman Malik Noureed Awan, but the couple divorced in 2013 by triple talaq.[12][13] On 26 December 2014, she married British-Pakistani businessman Saad Ahmed Khan, with whom she has a daughter.[14]
Discography
editAlbums
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| Year | Title | Peak Positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan Albums Chart | Indian Albums Chart | ||
| 2006 | Princess
|
-- | -- |
| 2010 | Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai
|
– | – |
Singles
edit- "Mahiya" Remix - Awarapan (2007)
- "Tenu Takiya", featuring RnB (2008)
- "Just Three Words", featuring A1 (2012)
- "Vari Vari Jawan" "Humvee Assault" (2013)
- "Vote For Change" PTI Song (2014)
- "Boom Boom Danze", featuring Beenie Man Brand Ambassador (2014)
- "Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai" Bahadurabad (2014)
- "Tujhe Yaad Kiya" "Saada Haq Ithe Rakh"(2014)
- "Tharki Saala" "The Profligator" (2014)
- "Tu Wo To Nahi" "Gunstar Heroes" (2014)
- "Party Karlo" "Jaan e Jaan" Overkill Mafia (2015)
- "Be My Baby", Golden Axe (2015)
- "Princess" Jet Set Radio (2015)
- "Listen (Tujh Se Meri Jaan Hai)" Binary Domain (2015)
- "Kali Raat" Young Tarang (2016)
- "Do You See Me" Robot 2 (2015)
See also
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References
edit- ^ "My dads side are Kashmiri and my mums side are from Yemen! (That's where I get the curls from)". Annie Khalid, Twitter. 22 April 2012. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
- ^ "Chit chat: Annie unplugged". Dawn. 28 March 2009. Retrieved 2 June 2018.
- ^ a b c d Scott, Linda (19 October 2010). "Music: Annie Khalid Launches "Be My Baby" in collaboration with Judge Jules". The Global Herald. Archived from the original on 3 February 2016. Retrieved 2 June 2018.
- ^ Tahseen, Nida (2 July 2011). "ANNIE KHALID: Maahiya girl exploring new avenues". The Nation. Pakistan. Retrieved 2 June 2018.
- ^ "Singer Annie Khalid signs up with Indian record label". Dawn. 11 October 2010. Retrieved 2 June 2018.
- ^ Ighanian, Catherine Gonsholt (12 May 2012). "Lover big Bollywood show on the "Golden Route": Pakistani Annie sings with A1". VG (in Norwegian). Retrieved 5 June 2018.
- ^ Sherwin, Adam (27 September 2013). "'Pakistan's Britney Spears' Annie Khalid seeks fame in the UK - don't". The Independent. Archived from the original on 7 May 2022. Retrieved 2 June 2018.
- ^ "Annie Khalid Walks the Ramp for Ammar Belal". Thefriendsfm. 14 April 2011. Archived from the original on 15 April 2011. Retrieved 5 June 2018.
- ^ "Annie Khalids Caf in Lahore". The Nation. Pakistan. 19 June 2011. Retrieved 2 June 2018.
- ^ "Rice For Life". Archived from the original on 13 May 2012.
- ^ "Annie Khalid Appointed Goodwill Ambassador for the International Red Cross". Pakium.com. 25 September 2010.
- ^ Azhar, Madiha (16 July 2012). "Pop singer Annie ties the knot" Archived 3 February 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Business Recorder.
- ^ Ahmed, Hassam (16 July 2012). "Pakistani Pop Singer Annie Khalid Ties Wedding Knot". Awami Web.
- ^ "Annie Khalid gets married to long-term fiancé, Saad Ahmed Khan". Daily Times. 7 October 2015. Archived from the original on 13 March 2016. Retrieved 12 March 2016.