Rabi Pirzada
Rabi Pirzada | |
|---|---|
| رابی پیرزادہ | |
| Born | 3 February 1990[1] Quetta, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation(s) | Artist, Calligrapher, Islamic Mubaligh, NGO |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Notable work | Rabi Pirzada Foundation |
| Title | Founder and President of Rabi Pirzada Foundation |
| Parent | Maj. Mahboob Humayoon (father) |
| Website | rabipirzada |
Rabi Pirzada (Urdu: رابی پیرزادہ), born 3 February 1990, is a Pakistani former pop singer, songwriter, television host, artist and calligrapher.[2][3][4][5][6]
Career
[edit]Pirzada launched her career in 2004. She released her first song "Dahdi Kurree" in 2005. Her other songs were "Mujhe Ishq Hai", "Jadoo", and "Kisi Ke Ho Ke Raho". Her music "Kisi Ke Ho Ke Raho" was composed by the renowned song lyricist Shoaib Mansoor.
She had also started content writing for news websites such as US News Box. She also hosted a weekly television show. Her TV drama production Qissa Kursi Ka was launched in July 2016.[7] She frequently makes guest appearances on Pakistani television comedy and talk shows such as on Dunya News's show Mazaaq Raat. In 2018, Peerzada made her film debut in the film Shor Sharaba in the lead role alongside Meera.
Peerzada has made several projects, including director Shahzad Gujjar's romantic-comedy film Court Marriage, which was announced in late 2017.[8] She is also reported to star in a Hollywood production.[9]
After the death of Khadim Hussain Rizvi, she tweeted that he and his followers had always supported her work of Islamic calligraphy and helping the poor.[10]
In 2017, she criticized Bollywood films and actor Salman Khan, blaming them for promoting crime among the youth.[11]
On 4 November 2019, she left the film industry due to her leaked private pictures and videos.[12][13] In 2019, she also threatened Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with suicide attack and attack from snakes.[14]
Filmography
[edit]Films
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Shor Sharaba | [15][16][17] | |
| TBA | Pyar Ki FIR | [15] | |
| Court Marriage |
Television appearances
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Friendly Opposition | Host | ||
| 2016 | Weekend with Rabi | Host | Channel 92[18] | |
| 2016–present | Qissa Kursi Ka | Rabi | PTV Home | |
| 2016 | Whats'up with Rabi | Host | Capital TV | |
| 2018–present | Noor Bibi | Geo Entertainment | As an actress |
Music albums
[edit]| Year | Album |
|---|---|
| 2005 | Dahdi Kuree |
| 2006 | Mujhe Ishq Hai |
| 2014 | Aahat |
| 2016 | Chori Chori |
| 2017 | Khushi |
Painting career
[edit]Rabi has been painting since she was eight years old.[20] She is a self-taught artist, but learned art specifics from her friend, the painter J. Arif. She started with calligraphy and continues to do calligraphy of the Quran in various forms, including calligraphy of the complete scripture. Later, she started painting various objects as well as portraits. On the commercial side, she sells her paintings to support orphan children and the needy.[21]
Philanthropist career
[edit]The philanthropic career of Rabi Pirzada is characterized by a dedicated commitment to uplifting underprivileged communities through the Rabi Pirzada Foundation.[22] Established in 2019, the foundation focuses on harnessing the inherent talent and abilities of those in need, with a primary emphasis on child education, healthcare services, and targeted assistance to widows, orphans, and the needy.[23]
References
[edit]- ^ Nandkeolyar, Karishma H.; Qureshi, Salman Zahid; Raza, Agha Ghazanfar; Imtiaz, Ayesha (5 November 2019). "Is Rabi Pirzada now facing revenge porn?". Pakistan – Gulf News. Archived from the original on 14 December 2019. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
- ^ Adnan Lodhi (19 October 2016). "Hiss-teria: Rabi Pirzada, the snake charmer". The Express Tribune (newspaper). Retrieved 3 December 2020.
- ^ "Snake charmer". Dawn (newspaper). 30 October 2016. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
- ^ "Pop singer Rabi Pirzada fails in sufi attempt". Dawn (newspaper). 31 October 2014. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
- ^ "Rabi Pirzada using calligraphy and hamds to overcome trauma of past months". The Express Tribune. 17 January 2020. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
- ^ "Rabi Pirzada Painting". Twitter. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
- ^ "Rabi Pirzada denies receiving any notice". Daily Times. 18 September 2019. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
- ^ "Court Marriage: Rabi Peerzada will be playing a LEAD ROLE in the latest film!". Daily Pakistan Global. 1 September 2017. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
- ^ "Pakistani singer Rabi Pirzada all set to make her way to Hollywood!". Daily Pakistan Global. 6 July 2017. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
- ^ ""Khadim Hussain Rizvi has always supported me and appreciated my work": Rabi Pirzada". 20 November 2020.
- ^ Hungama, Bollywood (3 March 2017). "Pakistani actress Rabi Pirzada holds Salman Khan films responsible for promoting crime". Bollywood Hungama.
- ^ "Pakistani singer Rabi Pirzada's private videos and intimate pictures get leaked | Hindi Movie News - Bollywood - Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
- ^ IANS. "Pakistani singer Rabi Pirzada quits showbiz over leaked private photos". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
- ^ "Pakistani singer Rabi Pirzada, who threatened Modi with snakes, bitten by nude video leak". India Today. Ist. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
- ^ a b (Adnan Lodhi) 'Shor Sharaba' enters post-production The Express Tribune (newspaper), Published 17 August 2016, Retrieved 3 December 2020
- ^ "Rabi Pirzada's film debut for coming out on Eidul Azha". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
- ^ "Rabi Pirzada to make film debut with Shor Sharaba". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
- ^ "Rabi Pirzada to host weekend show on Channel 92". HIP. 9 March 2015. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
- ^ "Rabi Pirzada tries to go sufi - fails -Music". HIP. 6 January 2015. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
- ^ "Rabi Pirzada Painting". Twitter. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ "What does Rabi Pirzada do with her paintings?". Dunya News. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
- ^ "Rabi Pirzada Foundation - Official Website". Rabi Pirzada Foundation. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
- ^ "About Us". Rabi Pirzada Foundation. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
External links
[edit]- Rabi Pirzada at IMDb