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Zaidi is best known as lead vocalist and pianist of a classical band Kaavish (meaning: Struggle) along with Maaz Maudood who is a guitarist and backing vocalist, they achieved critical appraise with their music videos and singles released under band's name. there singles "Bachpan". "Choti Khushiyaan", "Tere Pyar Mein", "Apnay Watan Ki Mitti", "Moray Sayyaan" brought critical appraisal and earning him the Rising Star award at The Musik Awards 2006, and bagged nomination at 3rd Jazz IM Awards. In 2008 The Musik Award he received two nominations including Best Ballad Song and Best Lyrics. He received two nominations at [[10th Lux Style Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|title=BREAKUP: Drummer Raheel Manzar Paul Parts Ways With Kaavish|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/860311/breakup-drummer-raheel-manzar-paul-parts-ways-with-kaavish|first=Madiha|last=Syed|publisher=''[[Dawn News]]''|date=8 November 2008|accessdate=28 August 2015}}</ref>
Zaidi is best known as lead vocalist and pianist of a classical band Kaavish (meaning: Struggle) along with Maaz Maudood who is a guitarist and backing vocalist, they achieved critical appraise with their music videos and singles released under band's name. there singles "Bachpan". "Choti Khushiyaan", "Tere Pyar Mein", "Apnay Watan Ki Mitti", "Moray Sayyaan" brought critical appraisal and earning him the Rising Star award at The Musik Awards 2006, and bagged nomination at 3rd Jazz IM Awards. In 2008 The Musik Award he received two nominations including Best Ballad Song and Best Lyrics. He received two nominations at [[10th Lux Style Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|title=BREAKUP: Drummer Raheel Manzar Paul Parts Ways With Kaavish|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/860311/breakup-drummer-raheel-manzar-paul-parts-ways-with-kaavish|first=Madiha|last=Syed|publisher=''[[Dawn News]]''|date=8 November 2008|accessdate=28 August 2015}}</ref>


Jaffer has been a member of the house band on [[Coke Studio]] since season 2. He, along with his band-member Maaz, appeared as a featured artist in [[Coke Studio Pakistan (season 4)|season 4]], and has been frequenting as a member of the house band member in season [[Coke Studio Pakistan (season 2)|season 2]], [[Coke Studio Pakistan (season 3)|season 3]], [[Coke Studio Pakistan (season 4)|season 4]], [[Coke Studio Pakistan (season 6)|season 6]], [[Coke Studio Pakistan (season 7)|season 7]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Did you know?: Only Babar Khanna and Jaffer Zaidi retained for Coke Studio 7|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/692075/did-you-know-only-babar-khanna-and-jaffer-zaidi-retained-for-coke-studio-7/|publisher=''[[The Express Tribune]]''|date=6 April 2016|accessdate=26 June 2016}}</ref> and [[Coke Studio Pakistan (season 8)|season 8]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Coke Studio Season 8 Episode 3|url=http://www.dnd.com.pk/coke-studio-season-8-episode-3/97012|work=Asad Haroon|publisher=Dispatch Desk|date=27 August 2015|accessdate=28 August 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Coke Studio Season 8 third episode released|url=http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/entertainment/01-Sep-2015/coke-studio-season-8-third-episode-released|publisher=[[Daily Times (Pakistan)|Daily Times]]|date=1 September 2015|accessdate=2 September 2015}}</ref> however 2016 marked his debut as a music director and producer in [[Coke Studio Pakistan (season 9)|season 9]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1124117/revealed-heres-artist-line-coke-studio-9/|title=Revealed: Here's the artist line-up for 'Coke Studio 9' – The Express Tribune|date=16 June 2016|publisher=''[[The Express Tribune]]''|language=en-US|access-date=2016-06-18}}</ref> where he served as one of six music producers on the show,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1078118/coke-studio-6-producers-1-show-will-it-work/|title=Coke Studio: 6 producers. 1 show. Will it work?|first=Ali|last=Raj|publisher=''[[The Express Tribune]]''|date=3 April 2016|accessdate=26 June 2016}}</ref> producing and recording songs with assigned artist.<ref name="CSartistproducers">{{cite web|title=Coke Studio 9 artists list revealed|url=http://www.thenewsteller.com/showbiz/coke-studio-9-artists-list-revealed/37763/|publisher=''The News Teller''|date=17 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016}}</ref> His team includes [[Ali Azmat]], [[Javed Bashir]], [[Sanam Marvi]], [[Ali Khan (singer)|Ali Khan]] and [[Saieen Zahoor]].<ref name="CSformat">{{Cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/coke-studio-pakistan-undergoes-major-revamp-season-9-artiste-line-revealed-683149|title='Coke Studio Pakistan' undergoes major revamp in Season 9; artiste line-up revealed|first=Arka|last=Sengupta|publisher=''[[International Business Times]]''|date=17 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016}}</ref> He returned as a music directer on Season 10.
Jaffer has been a member of the house band on [[Coke Studio]] since season 2. He, along with his band-member Maaz, appeared as a featured artist in [[Coke Studio Pakistan (season 4)|season 4]], and has been frequenting as a member of the house band member in season [[Coke Studio Pakistan (season 2)|season 2]], [[Coke Studio Pakistan (season 3)|season 3]], [[Coke Studio Pakistan (season 4)|season 4]], [[Coke Studio Pakistan (season 6)|season 6]], [[Coke Studio Pakistan (season 7)|season 7]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Did you know?: Only Babar Khanna and Jaffer Zaidi retained for Coke Studio 7|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/692075/did-you-know-only-babar-khanna-and-jaffer-zaidi-retained-for-coke-studio-7/|publisher=''[[The Express Tribune]]''|date=6 April 2016|accessdate=26 June 2016}}</ref> and [[Coke Studio Pakistan (season 8)|season 8]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Coke Studio Season 8 Episode 3|url=http://www.dnd.com.pk/coke-studio-season-8-episode-3/97012|work=Asad Haroon|publisher=Dispatch Desk|date=27 August 2015|accessdate=28 August 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Coke Studio Season 8 third episode released|url=http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/entertainment/01-Sep-2015/coke-studio-season-8-third-episode-released|publisher=[[Daily Times (Pakistan)|Daily Times]]|date=1 September 2015|accessdate=2 September 2015}}</ref> however 2016 marked his debut as a music director and producer in [[Coke Studio Pakistan (season 9)|season 9]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1124117/revealed-heres-artist-line-coke-studio-9/|title=Revealed: Here's the artist line-up for 'Coke Studio 9' – The Express Tribune|date=16 June 2016|publisher=''[[The Express Tribune]]''|language=en-US|access-date=2016-06-18}}</ref> where he served as one of six music producers on the show,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1078118/coke-studio-6-producers-1-show-will-it-work/|title=Coke Studio: 6 producers. 1 show. Will it work?|first=Ali|last=Raj|publisher=''[[The Express Tribune]]''|date=3 April 2016|accessdate=26 June 2016}}</ref> producing and recording songs with assigned artist.<ref name="CSartistproducers">{{cite web|title=Coke Studio 9 artists list revealed|url=http://www.thenewsteller.com/showbiz/coke-studio-9-artists-list-revealed/37763/|publisher=''The News Teller''|date=17 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016}}</ref> His team includes [[Ali Azmat]], [[Javed Bashir]], [[Sanam Marvi]], [[Ali Khan (singer)|Ali Khan]] and [[Saieen Zahoor]].<ref name="CSformat">{{Cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/coke-studio-pakistan-undergoes-major-revamp-season-9-artiste-line-revealed-683149|title='Coke Studio Pakistan' undergoes major revamp in Season 9; artiste line-up revealed|first=Arka|last=Sengupta|publisher=''[[International Business Times]]''|date=17 June 2016|accessdate=25 June 2016}}</ref> He returned as a music director on Season 10.


==Discography==
==Discography==
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* [[Coke Studio Pakistan (season 2)|season 2]]: House Band
* [[Coke Studio Pakistan (season 2)|season 2]]: House Band
* [[Coke Studio Pakistan (season 3)|season 3]]: House Band
* [[Coke Studio Pakistan (season 3)|season 3]]: House Band
* [[Coke Studio Pakistan (season 4)|season 4]]: "Nindiya Re" and House band
* [[Coke Studio Pakistan (season 4)|season 4]]: "Nindiya Re" and House Band
* [[Coke Studio Pakistan (season 6)|season 6]]: House band
* [[Coke Studio Pakistan (season 6)|season 6]]: House Band
* [[Coke Studio Pakistan (season 7)|season 7]]: House band, (Piano, synth and String session)
* [[Coke Studio Pakistan (season 7)|season 7]]: House Band, (Piano, Synth and String session)
* [[Coke Studio Pakistan (season 8)|season 8]]: "Neun La Leya" and House band
* [[Coke Studio Pakistan (season 8)|season 8]]: "Neun La Leya" and House Band
* [[Coke Studio Pakistan (season 9)|season 9]]: Music director.
* [[Coke Studio Pakistan (season 9)|season 9]]: Music Director
* [[Coke Studio Pakistan (season 10)|season 10]]: Music Directer and "Faasle".
* [[Coke Studio Pakistan (season 10)|season 10]]: Music Director and "Faasle"


==Personal life==
==Personal life==

Revision as of 12:57, 22 July 2018

Jaffer Zaidi
Background information
Birth nameJaffer Ali Zaidi
Born11th December
OriginKarachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Genrescontemporary, semi classical
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, composer, pianist
Instrument(s)Vocals, piano, Synthesizer
Years active2002–present
Websitewww.kaavish.com

Jaffer Zaidi is a Pakistani musician, singer-songwriter, composer and pianist. He is best known as the lead vocalist of semiclassical band Kaavish. Propelled to success with the release of three singles "Bachpan", "Choti Khushiyaan", "Tere Pyar Mein" and album Gunkali, Zaidi has established himself as one of leading musicians in country.

Zaidi's album Gunkali received two nominations at 10th Lux Style Awards, including Best Artist for Zaidi and Best Producer for Faisal Rafi.[1] brought him a critical appraisal earning him a nomination at Best Debut award Zaidi has also appeared in music reality series Coke Studio in three seasons, both as a musician and as a featured artist. With season 9, Zaidi debut as a music director and producer leading a team of singers under his supervision.[2]

Music career

Zaidi is best known as lead vocalist and pianist of a classical band Kaavish (meaning: Struggle) along with Maaz Maudood who is a guitarist and backing vocalist, they achieved critical appraise with their music videos and singles released under band's name. there singles "Bachpan". "Choti Khushiyaan", "Tere Pyar Mein", "Apnay Watan Ki Mitti", "Moray Sayyaan" brought critical appraisal and earning him the Rising Star award at The Musik Awards 2006, and bagged nomination at 3rd Jazz IM Awards. In 2008 The Musik Award he received two nominations including Best Ballad Song and Best Lyrics. He received two nominations at 10th Lux Style Awards.[3]

Jaffer has been a member of the house band on Coke Studio since season 2. He, along with his band-member Maaz, appeared as a featured artist in season 4, and has been frequenting as a member of the house band member in season season 2, season 3, season 4, season 6, season 7[4] and season 8,[5][6] however 2016 marked his debut as a music director and producer in season 9,[7] where he served as one of six music producers on the show,[8] producing and recording songs with assigned artist.[9] His team includes Ali Azmat, Javed Bashir, Sanam Marvi, Ali Khan and Saieen Zahoor.[10] He returned as a music director on Season 10.

Discography

Television

Albums

  • Gunkali

Singles

  • "Bachpan"
  • "Choti Khushiyaan"
  • "Tere Pyar Mein"
  • "Apnay Watan Ki Mitti"
  • "Moray Sayyaan"

Coke Studio

Personal life

He is the son of Shehryar Zaidi, a Pakistani television actor, and legendary singer Nayyara Noor[11] who migrated to Pakistan in 1957 from Assam, India.[12]. He got married to actress Yamina Peerzada in 2017.

References

  1. ^ Safdar, Hina (16 September 2011). "Lux Style Awards 2011 Nominations". Rewaj.pk. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
  2. ^ "With strings attached: Multiple producers to helm Coke Studio 9 – The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 24 December 2015. Retrieved 27 May 2016. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  3. ^ Syed, Madiha (8 November 2008). "BREAKUP: Drummer Raheel Manzar Paul Parts Ways With Kaavish". Dawn News. Retrieved 28 August 2015. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  4. ^ "Did you know?: Only Babar Khanna and Jaffer Zaidi retained for Coke Studio 7". The Express Tribune. 6 April 2016. Retrieved 26 June 2016. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  5. ^ "Coke Studio Season 8 Episode 3". Asad Haroon. Dispatch Desk. 27 August 2015. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
  6. ^ "Coke Studio Season 8 third episode released". Daily Times. 1 September 2015. Retrieved 2 September 2015.
  7. ^ "Revealed: Here's the artist line-up for 'Coke Studio 9' – The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 16 June 2016. Retrieved 18 June 2016. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  8. ^ Raj, Ali (3 April 2016). "Coke Studio: 6 producers. 1 show. Will it work?". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 26 June 2016. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  9. ^ "Coke Studio 9 artists list revealed". The News Teller. 17 June 2016. Retrieved 25 June 2016. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  10. ^ Sengupta, Arka (17 June 2016). "'Coke Studio Pakistan' undergoes major revamp in Season 9; artiste line-up revealed". International Business Times. Retrieved 25 June 2016. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  11. ^ Sabeeh, Maheen (19 August 2017). "The triumphant ways of Jaffer Zaidi". The News. Retrieved 3 October 2017.
  12. ^ Noorani, Asif (30 November 2012). "Nayyara Noor: muted melodies". Dawn. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
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