Sajjad Tafu
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Sajjad Hussain Tafu Khan March 30, 1957 Lahore, Pakistan | ||||||||
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Government College Lahore Regional Public School | ||||||||
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| Parent(s) | Ustad Tafu (father) | ||||||||
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| Years active | 1974–present | ||||||||
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Sajjad Hussain Tafu Khan, TI (born March 30, 1957), better known as Sajjad Tafu is Pakistani classical guitarist, singer-songwriter and music producer. He has played music for over 2,000 Lollywood films in his career of more than 40 years.[1] Sajjad is son of musician Ustad Tafu. He has also worked at Radio Pakistan as guitarist and composer.[2]
Early life and career
Sajjad was born on March 30, 1957 in Lahore, Pakistan to Altaf Hussain Tafu Khan He attended Regional Public School and graduated from Government College Lahore.[3] Sajjad started his career at the age of 14 by playing guitar in a song of movie Aina (1977). He gained popularity as a solo guitarist from the Pakistani film Bandish’s song “Sona Na Chandi Na Koi Mahal Janeman”. Tafu has played music to more than 2,000 films and has given background music and composed music for TV plays also. In 2009 he joined Al Hamara Arts Council Lahore an became guitar teacher.[4][5] [6]
Awards
Tafu received Tamgha-e-Imtiaz from president Mamnoon Hussain on Pakistan Day, 23 March 2015 in recognition of his work in more than 40 years.[7] [8]
Discography
Albums
| No. | Album | Producer |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Sufi Saga | Sajjad Tafu |
| 2. | The Soul Stirrers | Sajjad Tafu |
References
- ↑ "Recognising services: After 40 years, a guitarist is recognised". The Express Tribune.
- ↑ "Tafu Junior aspirant of Pride of Performance". The Nation.
- ↑ "An Interview with Sajjad Tafu—A man who never gives up against terrible circumstances". Dispatch News Desk.
- ↑ "Literature and Art: LAC brings back Gosha-i-Adb-o-Fun back to life with musical evening". The Express Tribune.
- ↑ "Sajjad Tafu sings Sufism on guitar". Pakistan Today.
- ↑ "'The soul stirrer'". The Nation.
- ↑ "Guitarist Tafu awarded Tamgha-e-Imtiaz". PPF.
- ↑ "In recognition: Two women among 36 honoured for their services". The Express Tribune.