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| | name = Shafaullah Rokhri | | name = Shafaullah Khan Rokhri | ||
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| '''Shafaullah Khan Rokhri''' |
'''Shafaullah Khan Rokhri''' was a Pakistani folk singer, song writer and music producer.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Renowned Saraiki folk singer Shafaullah Khan Rokhri passes away|url=http://www.radio.gov.pk/29-08-2020/renowned-saraiki-folk-singer-shafaullah-khan-rokhri-passes-away|access-date=2020-08-29|website=www.radio.gov.pk|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Uploader|date=2020-08-29|title=Saraiki folk singer Shafaullah Rokhri passes away|url=https://www.app.com.pk/national/saraiki-folk-singer-shafaullah-rokhri-passes-away/|access-date=2020-08-29|website=Associated Press Of Pakistan|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Saraiki Folk Singer Shafaullah Rokhri Passes Away|url=https://www.urdupoint.com/en/showbiz/saraiki-folk-singer-shafaullah-rokhri-passes-1014929.html|access-date=2020-08-29|website=UrduPoint|language=en}}</ref> He mainly sang Saraiki songs which are popular all over the Pakistan. He along with his son Zeeshan Khan Rokhri produced music under their own label Rokhri Production.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Saraiki folk singer Shafaullah Rokhri passes away|url=https://dunyanews.tv/en/Entertainment/561389-Saraiki-folk-singer-Shafaullah-Rokhri-passes-away|access-date=2020-08-29|website=Dunya News}}</ref> | ||
| Shafaullah Rokhri is considered a legend of ] and was the most popular singer from ] second to ].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|date=2020-08-29|title=Legendary Saraiki singer Shafa Ullah passes away|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/2261722/legendary-saraiki-singer-shafa-ullah-passes-away|access-date=2020-09-05|website=The Express Tribune|language=en}}</ref> | |||
| == Early life == | |||
| Born in 1966 in ], he initially joined ] as a ] but due to his interest in music left the job to pursue career in music.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-08-29|title=سرائیکی کے معروف گلوکار شفاء اللہ روکھڑی انتقال کرگئے, دل کا دورہ پڑا ,عمر 54برس تھی, میانوالی میں سپردخاک کردیاگیا|url=https://www.nawaiwaqt.com.pk/29-Aug-2020/1209567|access-date=2020-09-05|website=Nawaiwaqt|language=ur}}</ref> | |||
| == Music career == | |||
| Started his music career in the era of 1980s and soon rose to fame among Saraiki folks.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=معروف سرائیکی گلوکار شفاء اللہ روکھڑی انتقال کر گئے،وزیر اعلیٰ کا اظہار تعزیت|url=https://jang.com.pk/news/814580|access-date=2020-09-05|website=jang.com.pk}}</ref> He released a number of albums and became a prolific singer of the Saraiki folk genre over the years and was considered only second to ] also from ], | |||
| His son Zeeshan Rokhri in later years also joined him and the father-son duo sang manly songs which became immensely popular among folks in Pakistan.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2020-08-31|title=Saraiki Folk Singer Shafaullah Rokhri Passes Away|url=https://propakistani.pk/lens/saraiki-folk-singer-shafaullah-rokhri-passes-away/|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-09-05|website=ProPakistani - Lens|language=en-US}}</ref> They also produced a music show named Folk Studio under their own music label Rokhri Productions which featured their own songs along with other artists from Saraiki belt. | |||
| During last decade they mostly revamped their own songs and released them on ] under Rokhri Productions which were quite popular in Pakistan and garnered millions of views.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rokhri Production - YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDrICdGk_4nPKXmlFTrEN1w|access-date=2020-09-05|website=www.youtube.com}}</ref> His songs are also being sung by a number of new singers who rose to fame singing and following his style.<ref name=":1" /> | |||
| Some of his famous songs are ''Aj Kala Jora Pa Saadi Farmaish Te, Sammi Meri Waar, Jain Day Nal Dil Laya, , Dhola, Anj Lagda Ae Chan Mahiya, Naway Sajan Bana Laye Nay, Deedar, Lohe Da Chimta, Mahi, Vigar Gai Aye Thoray Dina Toun, Os Noon Akho Sulah Kare, Meda Chan Masa Ta, Gila Tera, Aik Tu Howain, Sanwal'' etc''.''<ref>{{Cite web|last=CelebsWiki|title=Shafaullah Khan Rokhri Wiki, Age, Wife, Family, Death Reason|url=https://celebswiki.info/shafaullah-khan-rokhri-wiki-age-wife-family-death-reason|access-date=2020-09-05|website=CelebsWiki|language=en-us}}</ref> | |||
| == Personal life == | |||
| He was married and had a daughter and four sons.<ref name=":2" /> His son Zeeshan Khan Rokhri is also a famous Saraiki singer.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
| ==Death== | ==Death== | ||
| He died on 29 August 2020 in Islamabad<ref>{{Cite web|title=Popular Seraiki singer Shafaullah Rokhri passes away in Islamabad|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/305047-popular-seraiki-singer-shafaullah-rokhri-passes-away-in-islamabad|access-date=2020-08-29|website=www.geo.tv|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=BaoSultan|date=2020-08-29|title=Popular Seriki singer Shaifullah Rokhari dies in Islamabad|url=http://anyanews.com/popular-seriki-singer-shaifullah-rokhari-dies-in-islamabad/|access-date=2020-08-29|website=Any Articles News|language=en-US}}</ref> due to cardiac arrest.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-08-29|title=Famous Saraiki folk singer Shafaullah Khan Rokhri passes away|url=https://www.bolnews.com/latest/2020/08/famous-saraiki-folk-singer-shafaullah-khan-rokhri-passes-away/|access-date=2020-08-29|website=BOL News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Folk singer Shafaullah Rokhri dies of heart attack|website=GNN HD News|url=http://gnnhd.tv/index.php/Entertainment/18309-1598641200-folk-singer-shafaullah-rokhri-dies-of-heart-attack|access-date=2020-08-29|language=en}}</ref> | He died on 29 August 2020 in Islamabad<ref>{{Cite web|title=Popular Seraiki singer Shafaullah Rokhri passes away in Islamabad|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/305047-popular-seraiki-singer-shafaullah-rokhri-passes-away-in-islamabad|access-date=2020-08-29|website=www.geo.tv|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=BaoSultan|date=2020-08-29|title=Popular Seriki singer Shaifullah Rokhari dies in Islamabad|url=http://anyanews.com/popular-seriki-singer-shaifullah-rokhari-dies-in-islamabad/|access-date=2020-08-29|website=Any Articles News|language=en-US}}</ref> due to cardiac arrest.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-08-29|title=Famous Saraiki folk singer Shafaullah Khan Rokhri passes away|url=https://www.bolnews.com/latest/2020/08/famous-saraiki-folk-singer-shafaullah-khan-rokhri-passes-away/|access-date=2020-08-29|website=BOL News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Folk singer Shafaullah Rokhri dies of heart attack|website=GNN HD News|url=http://gnnhd.tv/index.php/Entertainment/18309-1598641200-folk-singer-shafaullah-rokhri-dies-of-heart-attack|access-date=2020-08-29|language=en}}</ref> Chief Minister Punjab ] expressed condolences to Rokri's family on his demise and said that it closed the chapter of Saraiki music and his services will long be remembered.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-08-30|title=Seraiki folk singer Shafaullah Rokhri passes away|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/661053/seraiki-folk-singer-shafaullah-rokhri-passes-away/|access-date=2020-09-05|website=Daily Times|language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 11:56, 5 September 2020
Pakistani singer
| Shafaullah Khan Rokhriشفاء اللہ خان روکھڑی | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1966 Rokhri, Mianwali, Pakistan |
| Died | (2020-08-29)29 August 2020 Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Genres | Folk, ghazal |
| Occupation(s) | Folk singer, songwriter, music composer |
| Years active | 1980s-2020 |
| Labels | Rokhri Production |
Shafaullah Khan Rokhri was a Pakistani folk singer, song writer and music producer. He mainly sang Saraiki songs which are popular all over the Pakistan. He along with his son Zeeshan Khan Rokhri produced music under their own label Rokhri Production.
Shafaullah Rokhri is considered a legend of Saraiki music and was the most popular singer from Sariki belt second to Ataullah Khan Esakhelvi.
Early life
Born in 1966 in Mianwali, Punjab, he initially joined Punjab Police as a constable but due to his interest in music left the job to pursue career in music.
Music career
Started his music career in the era of 1980s and soon rose to fame among Saraiki folks. He released a number of albums and became a prolific singer of the Saraiki folk genre over the years and was considered only second to Ataullah Khan Esakhelvi also from Mianwali,
His son Zeeshan Rokhri in later years also joined him and the father-son duo sang manly songs which became immensely popular among folks in Pakistan. They also produced a music show named Folk Studio under their own music label Rokhri Productions which featured their own songs along with other artists from Saraiki belt.
During last decade they mostly revamped their own songs and released them on YouTube under Rokhri Productions which were quite popular in Pakistan and garnered millions of views. His songs are also being sung by a number of new singers who rose to fame singing and following his style.
Some of his famous songs are Aj Kala Jora Pa Saadi Farmaish Te, Sammi Meri Waar, Jain Day Nal Dil Laya, , Dhola, Anj Lagda Ae Chan Mahiya, Naway Sajan Bana Laye Nay, Deedar, Lohe Da Chimta, Mahi, Vigar Gai Aye Thoray Dina Toun, Os Noon Akho Sulah Kare, Meda Chan Masa Ta, Gila Tera, Aik Tu Howain, Sanwal etc.
Personal life
He was married and had a daughter and four sons. His son Zeeshan Khan Rokhri is also a famous Saraiki singer.
Death
He died on 29 August 2020 in Islamabad due to cardiac arrest. Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar expressed condolences to Rokri's family on his demise and said that it closed the chapter of Saraiki music and his services will long be remembered.
References
- "Renowned Saraiki folk singer Shafaullah Khan Rokhri passes away". www.radio.gov.pk. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
- ^ Uploader (29 August 2020). "Saraiki folk singer Shafaullah Rokhri passes away". Associated Press Of Pakistan. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
- "Saraiki Folk Singer Shafaullah Rokhri Passes Away". UrduPoint. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
- "Saraiki folk singer Shafaullah Rokhri passes away". Dunya News. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
- ^ "Legendary Saraiki singer Shafa Ullah passes away". The Express Tribune. 29 August 2020. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
- "سرائیکی کے معروف گلوکار شفاء اللہ روکھڑی انتقال کرگئے, دل کا دورہ پڑا ,عمر 54برس تھی, میانوالی میں سپردخاک کردیاگیا". Nawaiwaqt (in Urdu). 29 August 2020. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
- ^ "معروف سرائیکی گلوکار شفاء اللہ روکھڑی انتقال کر گئے،وزیر اعلیٰ کا اظہار تعزیت". jang.com.pk. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
- "Saraiki Folk Singer Shafaullah Rokhri Passes Away". ProPakistani - Lens. 31 August 2020. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - "Rokhri Production - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
- CelebsWiki. "Shafaullah Khan Rokhri Wiki, Age, Wife, Family, Death Reason". CelebsWiki. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
- "Popular Seraiki singer Shafaullah Rokhri passes away in Islamabad". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
- BaoSultan (29 August 2020). "Popular Seriki singer Shaifullah Rokhari dies in Islamabad". Any Articles News. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
- "Famous Saraiki folk singer Shafaullah Khan Rokhri passes away". BOL News. 29 August 2020. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
- "Folk singer Shafaullah Rokhri dies of heart attack". GNN HD News. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
- "Seraiki folk singer Shafaullah Rokhri passes away". Daily Times. 30 August 2020. Retrieved 5 September 2020.