8th April 2011 is the original date it was written, now being published.

It’s been a while now we heard the news that the loudest band of Pakistan Overload is split and re-shuffled again and Meesha Shafi – ex-Lead Vocalist of Overload & Coke Studio’s Jugni fame – and her husband Mehmood Rehman – the lead guitarist of the band – were no more a part of Overload. Consequently, we are now seeing the effects of it in the form of complete disagreement, legal fight over songs’ rights and indeed taking off the Official Video from Youtube.

A few days back, Overload released its brand new music video song ‘Batti’ which received an overwhelming response from the fans. The video brought Farhad Humayun into limelight as Lead Vocalist, while Shahzad Hameed and Fahad Ali (Call band sessionist) were featured in the music video. (more…)

Watch out Overload’s Brand New Music Video ‘Batti’ formerly known as Dhol Bajay Ga , now done by the drummer and now Vocalist Syed Farhad Humayun

Overload is all set for a comeback again, but this time without its female lead vocalist Meesha Shafi and Lead Guitarist Mehmood Rehman. The recent shuffle in the band line up has made Farhad Humayun a Lead Vocalist while Lead Guitarist’s responsibilities is given to an experienced musician Shahzad Hameed.

Check out the promo of overload’s Upcoming Music Video :

Meesha Shafi and Overload bandmate Mahmood Rahman are expecting a baby.

LAHORE: Model and singer Meesha Shafi has become a household name after her performance on Coke Studio’s third season. The singer, who is expecting a baby, talks about motherhood and balancing her career with a family

How will motherhood impact your career?

This only adds to all the fortunate things that are happening around me and for me.

I am not the kind of person to slip off the radar, I intend to continue working and moving ahead with whatever opportunities come my way. This is exactly what I had heard when I was getting married (that my career will end etc). It is all about the support that you receive from the people around you.

How did the entertainment industry respond to your decision of choosing motherhood at this point in your career? (more…)

9th Lux Style Awards, Music Winners List

Mekaal Hasan Band sweeps the music category in the 9th Lux Style Awards with 3 awards for the Best Singer, Best Artist and for the Best Video Director and Rohail Hyatt won an award for the Best Producer for the Coke Studio Sessions.

* BEST ARTIST:

Mekaal Hasan Band for Saptak

Others nominated in this category:
Maryam Kizilbash
Overload for Pichal Pairee
Rahim Shah
Shiraz Uppal

* SINGER OF THE YEAR:

Javed Bashir for Chal Bulleya by Mekaal Hasan Band from Saptak

Others nominated in this category:
Zain ul Abideen
Imran Khan
Rahim Shah
Shiraz Uppal

* BEST MUSIC VIDEO DIRECTOR:

Bilal Lashari for Chal Bulleya by Mekaal Hasan Band

Others nominated in this category:
Ahsan Rahim
Farhad Humayun for Mela Kariyay by Overload
Sohail Javed
Zeeshan Parwez

* BEST MUSIC PRODUCER:

Rohail Hyatt for the Coke Studio Sessions

Others nominated in this category:
Mekaal Hassan for Saptak
Farhad Humayun for Pichal Pairee, Overload
Shiraz Uppal for Ankahi
Shani and Kami for Rahim Shah

LET’S GET UNITED AND REBUILD OUR PAKISTAN

EMESAP as a responsible organization is the first event management company to initiate a benefit concert for the flood victims. We have joined heads & hands with Pakistan’s leading bands Strings, EP & Overload to organize a benefit concert on 25th September, 2010.

All the bands have taken great value & soul ownership for performing in this difficult & critical time where humankind is fight…ing for its survival in Pakistan therefore, EMESAP & the bands appeal to you to donate & support this cause to its extreme.

Venue: Carlton Hotel, Karachi.
Date:
Concert Saturday, September 25, 2010.

Timings: 8:00PM — 1:00AM.

Gate Opening:
For Families & Couples: 06:00PM-07:00PM.
Stags: 07:00PM Onwards.

Facilities:
Security Measures in Place.
Separate Gate Entry points for Individuals & Couples/Families.
Ample Parking Space for Concert Goers.
Separate Cover Areas for Families & Couples.

Donation Pass Price: 1250 PKR for Standard Single Pass, Couples & Families.

Tickets Are Available at:
SUBWAY, NANDO’S, EBCO, NAHEED SUPERMARKET, KAYBEE AND LARAIB MUSIC STORE (BOAT BASIN).

Or reserve you tickets by contacting these numbers.

0323-297-8632 — Yasir
0323-297-8465 — Murtaza
0323-297-8691 — Hasan
021-3432-5660 – Office

The Medical Aid Foundation Presents

RDB and OVERLOAD
Live In Concert, Karachi…
When:   30th July 2010
Where: Area 51 (D.H.A) Ph8

Get ready to experience 3 hours of electrifying dhol dhamaka along with rocking beats and heart rendering guitar riffs…..

An special Appearance solely for charity purposes by the great
MR. Aamir Zaki, one of the the most renowned guitarists in pakistan. (more…)

Firstperson: Dum guttkoon, Jugni ji

By Uzma Mazhar

Steadily but surely creating a niche for herself, Meesha Shafi boasts of a multitude of talents.