Alycia Dias is a Pakistani playback singer, who is best known for singing the Urdu language serials. Her career began with her participation in the reality show LG Awaaz Banaye Star, where she became the semi-finalist at the age of 17.[1] She made her debut as a lead vocalist by singing the title song of the 2012 Turkish serial Noor in Urdu language. She has won Hum Award for Best Original Soundtrack for her song "Dil-e-Muztar" for the 2013 romantic drama Dil-e-Muztar that aired on Hum TV.[2]
Alycia Dias | |
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Birth name | Alycia Dias |
Born | Karachi, Pakistan | 4 November 1992
Genres |
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Occupation | Playback Singer |
Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 2012–present |
Career
editDias started her career with LG Awaaz Banaey Star, where she won the contest at the age of 17. She started her playback singing career with the songs "Tum Hi Ho" and "Aag", which she sang with the band The Milestones. She then sang the theme song of Urdu dubbed Turkish serial Noor, which aired on Geo TV.[3] After this, she sang the theme song of Daagh aired on ARY Digital, which was also her debut OST for a television drama. She also sang the song "Yahan Zindagi Bhi Fareb Hai" for the serial Fareb on Express Entertainment. Her next song was for the Geo TV series Nanhi. Dias won the Best Original Soundtrack at the Hum Awards for singing the title song for the Hum TV's romantic serial Dil-e-Muztar,[4] and later sang the title song of the serial Intikam, which was aired on Geo Kahani. Alycia[5] next sang the song of Shukk with Nabeel Shaukat Ali which aired on ARY Digital. She also sang the soundtrack of the serial Pachtawa with Nabeel Shaukat Ali.
Alycia started her solo career with a single Sahara, which was released in 2016.[6] Alycia[7] was also one of the 48 musicians who rerecorded the National Anthem of Pakistan, re-visioned by Rohail Hyatt.[8]
Reality show
edit- 2007 LG Awaaz Banaey Star as Contestant—Semi Finalist (Eliminated)
Discography
edit- 2012 "Tum Hi Ho" and "Aag"—Performed with The Milestones
All Soundtracks
editYear | Song | Serial | Channel | Notes |
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2012 | "Noor" | Noor | Geo TV | |
2012 | "Yeh Tamam Zindagi Daagh Hai" | Daagh | ARY Digital | |
2013 | "Yahan Zindagi Bhi Fareb Hai" | Fareb | Express Entertainment | |
2013 | "Choti Si Nanhi Si" | Nanhi | Geo TV | |
2013 | "Dil-e-Muztar" | Dil-e-Muztar | Hum TV | Hum Award for Best Original Soundtrack |
2013 | "Kankar" | Kankar | Hum TV | |
2013 | "Intikam" | Intikam | Geo Kahani | |
2013 | "Rishtay Kuch Adhooray Se" | Rishtay Kuch Adhooray Se | Hum TV | |
2013 | "Pachtawa" | Pachtawa | ARY Digital | |
2014 | "Agar Shukk Dil Mein Ajaye" | Shukk | ARY Digital | |
2014 | "Saari Bhool Hamari Thi" | Saari Bhool Hamari Thi | Geo TV | |
2014 | "Kiya Hua Jo Choota Tera Pyaar" | Iffet | Geo Kahani[9] | |
2014 | "Jahan Ara " | Jahan Ara | ARY Zindagi | |
2014 | "Shehr-e-Ajnabi" | Shehr-e-Ajnabi | A-Plus Entertainment | |
2014 | "Hasti Hasati Subha" | The Morning Show | ARY News | |
2014 | "Kholo" | MasterChef Pakistan | Urdu 1 | |
2014 | "Ishq Barra Beymaan Hai" | Ishq | Urdu 1 | |
2014 | "Woh Bhi Bus Chup Rehti Thi" | Chup Raho | ARY Digital | |
2015 | "Hum Tere Nikah Main Hain" | Nikah | Hum TV | |
2015 | "Wafa Na Ashna"[10] | Wafa Na Ashna | PTV Home[11] | |
2015 | "Sohni Dharti" | Coke Studio (season 8)[12] | Coke Studio Channels | |
2015 | "Armaan"[13] | |||
2015 | "Subh Ki Kahani" | Subh Ki Kahani | Geo TV | |
2017 | "Dil Nawaz" | Dil Nawaz | Aplus | |
2018 | "Mah-e-Tamaam" | Mah-e-Tamaam | Hum TV | |
2020 | "Doosri Dastak"[14] | Mirage | ||
2021 | "Adhuri Hoon Main" | Aakhir Kab Tak | Hum TV | |
2022 | "Tanhayi" | "Tanhayi" | Alycia Dias Official |
Singles
edit- Nadaniyaan
- Hawa Feat. Alex Shahbaz
- Bewafa
- Na Jaane
- Jhoomlay
- O Holy Night
- Sahara
- Hum Azad Hain
- Tanhayi Feat. Vahaj Hanif
- Nadaniyaan
- Tu Mera Nahi
- Khushfehmiyan Feat. Raafay Israr
OSTs
edit- Dil E Muztar
- Saaya 2
- Dil Nawaz
- Chalawa
- Mah-e-Tamaam
- Ye Kahani Kyun Adhoori Hai
- Main Lut Gayee Bulleya
- Ki Jaana Mein Kaun
- Iltija
- Umm-e-Haniya
- Kirchi Kirchi Joda Jeeva
- Woh Bhi Bus Chup Rehti Thi
- Ishq Barra Beymaan Hai
- Yeh Tamam Zindagi Daagh Hai
Intezaar - Extended Play (EP)
edit- Intezaar
Coke Studio
editAlycia Dias appeared in Coke Studio (Pakistani season 8) and performed Sohni Dharti with various artists, and Armaan with the Band Siege. [12]
Albums
editAlycia Dias released her debut album, Intezaar in 2022. [15] The album is produced and composed by Alex Shahbaz.
References
edit- ^ "T-Diaries: Alycia Dias". The Express Tribune. 30 November 2015. Retrieved 23 September 2022.
- ^ Mushtaq, Rabia (23 March 2018). "Alycia Dias – A feisty crooner – Interview – Mag the Weekly". Mag the Weekly. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
- ^ Ahmed, Raatib (31 March 2013). "Alycia Dias – Biography/Profile – Pakistani Singer (Bio + Pictures) | Watch Pakistani Dramas". Drama.fazeem.com. Retrieved 9 September 2013.
- ^ "Alycia Dias – 'An Emerging Star'". Reviewit.pk. 5 April 2013. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
- ^ Sabeeh, Maheen. "Alycia Dias talks to BBC Asian Network". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
- ^ "Mubashir Admani, Alycia Dias release debut single". The Express Tribune. 26 July 2016. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
- ^ "T-Diaries: Alycia Dias". The Express Tribune. 30 November 2015. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
- ^ "Re-recorded National Anthem released". The Express Tribune. 14 August 2022. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
- ^ "Watch "Iffet" Ost Drama Full Title Song". Nationpk. 5 April 2014. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
- ^ "Wafa Na Ashna" – via soundcloud.com.
- ^ "PTV Home Official Website". home.ptv.com.pk. Archived from the original on 15 March 2015. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ^ a b Ansari, Hasan (11 October 2015). "I could've done a better job with Armaan: Alycia Dias". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 23 September 2022.
- ^ "I could've done a better job with Armaan: Alycia Dias". The Express Tribune. 11 October 2015. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
- ^ "Mirage release pop-rock inspirational song 'Barhe Chalo' from album 'Doosri Dastak'". Daily Times. 31 January 2020. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
- ^ "Alycia Dias reveals details about her latest single "Hawa" from her upcoming album 'Intezaar'. | Alycia Dias reveals details about her latest single "Hawa" from her upcoming album 'Intezaar'. #ChaiToastAurHost #AishaAbbas #Season5 #DawnNews #9AM... | By Chai, Toast aur Host | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
External links
edit- Alycia Dias at IMDb
- Alycia Dias on Instagram
- Alycia Dias on Facebook
- Alycia Dias Official YouTube Channel
- Alycia Dias on Spotify