Faris Shafi is a versatile Pakistani artist excelling in rap, music, and acting. |
He is the grandson of the influential Pakistani writer Hameed Akhtar, known for founding the Progressive writer’s movement in Pakistan, having been born in Ludhiana, British India. |
In 2012, Faris Shafi ventured into acting through the Pakistani TV series Manjali. |
The same year, he debuted his song “Awaam,” featuring singer Taimoor Salahuddin. |
Faris Shafi creatively addresses everyday Pakistani experiences in his song lyrics. |
In 2018, he released the multilingual song ‘Waasta,’ rapping in both English and Urdu. |
In May 2019, Faris Shafi asked for his song to be withdrawn from Lux Style Awards 2019 nominations. |
saw the release of Faris Shafi's album “Metannoya” and his collaboration on ‘Prosaic’ with Abdullah Siddiqui. |
Faris Shafi was honored with an invitation to perform at the 2020 Lahore Music Meet. |
Apart from his artistic talents, Faris Shafi is passionate about animals. |
His mother, Saba Hameed, is a celebrated Pakistani TV actress. |
Faris Shafi admires the legendary musicians Tupac and Snoop Dogg for their contributions to rap and music. |