Sara Haider is a Pakistani singer-songwriter and musical and film actress from Karachi. She started her music career as a backing vocalist and later became singer at Coke Studio. She has also won a Lux Style Award after making debut in Coke Studio.[1][2]
Sara Haider | |
|---|---|
سارہ حیدر | |
| Born | |
| Occupation(s) | Musical actress, singer-songwriter |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Pop |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Labels | Coke Studio |
Life and career edit
Sara Haider was born in Karachi, Pakistan. She started her career as a musical actress by performing in stage musical Grease.[3] She also performed at Ufone Uth Records and Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival in India.[4][5] In 2014, Sara joined Coke Studio season 7 where she served as backing vocalist. She gained public recognition in Coke Studio season 8 where she made her debut with the song "Ae Dil" featuring Ali Zafar[6][7] She has also won Lux Style Awards for "Best Emerging Talent".[8] She will make her debut in film by appearing in the upcoming short-drama film Khaemae Mein Matt Jhankain[9] which is scheduled for release at Zeal for Unity film festival in India and Pakistan. She graduated from American Academy of Dramatic Arts[10] and won the prestigious Charles Jehlinger Award.[11]
Filmography edit
- Law & Order as Defense Attorney Wendy Stratford (2024)
- Khaemae Mein Matt Jhankain[12][13]
Discography edit
- Ae Dil – Coke Studio (Pakistani season 8)[5]
- Meri Meri – Coke Studio (Pakistani season 9)
- Ja Ba Ja[14]
- Zindagi – Pepsi Battle of the Bands
- Dekha De Rung Apna – Levi Strauss & Co.[15]
- Khayal Rakhna – Strepsils Stereo[16][17]
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Lux Style Award | Best Emerging Talent | Won |
| 2019 | Charles Jehlinger Award | Best Student | Won |
References edit
- ^ "Sara Haider". Coke Studio. Retrieved October 17, 2015.
- ^ Faiz (April 11, 2012). "5 Minutes with Sara Haider [Interview]". Koolmuzone. Retrieved October 17, 2015.
- ^ "UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH: SARA HAIDER". Sunday.com.pk. March 16, 2015. Retrieved October 17, 2015.
- ^ "I learned a lot doing backing vocals: Sara Haider on her musical journey". DAWN. September 10, 2015. Retrieved October 17, 2015.
- ^ a b "From backing vocals to lead vocalist, there's no stopping Sara Haider". Retrieved August 28, 2018.
- ^ Alisha. "In Conversation With The Coke Studio Sensation: Sara Haider". Parhlo.com. Retrieved October 17, 2015.
- ^ Salima Feerasta (February 3, 2014). "Sara Haider: A star in the making". The Express Tribune. Retrieved October 17, 2015.
- ^ "Lux Style Awards 2015 : — our favourite stars under one roof". Daily Times. October 2, 2015. Retrieved October 17, 2015.
- ^ "Khaemae Mein Matt Jhankein (Releasing Soon) -". May 9, 2016. Retrieved August 19, 2019.
- ^ Images Staff (April 2, 2019). "Coke Studio star Sara Haider honoured with prestigious Charles Jehlinger Award". Images. Retrieved August 19, 2019.
- ^ "Sara Haider bestowed with Charles Jehlinger Award upon graduation". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved August 19, 2019.
- ^ Khaemae Mein Matt Jhankain, retrieved August 19, 2019
- ^ Khaemae Mein Matt Jhankain (2016) – IMDb, retrieved August 19, 2019
- ^ "Sara Haider's latest song 'Ja Ba Ja' is a fresh groovy number". Something Haute. January 2, 2019. Retrieved August 19, 2019.
- ^ Khan, Asif. "The many lives of Sara Haider". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved August 19, 2019.
- ^ Staff, Sponsor | Images (August 1, 2017). "Strepsils Stereo brings A Capella to Pakistan for the first time". Images. Retrieved August 19, 2019.
- ^ "Ali Noor and others cover 'Khayal Rakhna' for Independence Day". The Nation. August 1, 2017. Retrieved August 19, 2019.
External links edit
- Sara Haider at IMDb
- Sara Haider on Facebook
- Sara Haider on Instagram
- Sara Haider on Twitter