Fazal Malik Akif, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Fazal Malik Akif

Pashtun singer and songwriter

Date of Birth: 22-Oct-1947

Place of Birth: Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Profession: songwriter

Nationality: Pakistan

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Fazal Malik Akif (Urdu: ??? ???? ?????) (born 22 October 1947) is a Pakistani singer and songwriter, who gained popularity in the 1970s for introducing a modern and eclectic twist to traditional Pashto folk compositions.
He is widely regarded as the first "pathan pop star" for collaborating indigenous instruments such as the rubab, harmonium and tabla with contemporary synthesizers, accordion, drums and electric guitar.
He typically sang in his native language of Pashto, but his repertoire extends to Urdu, Punjabi, Hindko, Sindhi, Balochi, Saraiki and Farsi.Unlike other Pashtun performers of his time, Akif adopted an exuberant and expressive style on stage, which led to him being labelled a "game changer" of the Pashto music scene.
Due to the romantic nature of his lyrics he was considered a heartthrob and built a large female following.
His energetic engagement with audiences broke Pashtun music traditions and often caused mayhem and mass hysteria. Recognised for his exceptionally deep voice, Akif has been credited for altering the face of conventional Pashto folk music.
His musical influences include K.L.
Saigal, Pankaj Mullick, Jagmohan, C.H.
Atma and Mukesh.Akif overcame resistance by traditionalists of his era and is amongst the most distinct artists to have risen from the Pashto music industry.