Shafaullah Khan Rokhri (1966 - 29 August 2020) was a Saraiki folk singer, songwriter and music producer.[1][2][3] He mainly sang Saraiki and Punjabi songs which are popular all over Pakistan. He along with his son Zeeshan Khan Rokhri produced music under their own label Rokhri Productions.[4] His son Zeeshan Khan Rokhri is also a famous Saraiki singer.
Shafaullah Khan Rokhri شفاء اللہ خان روکھڑی | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 1966 Rokhri, Mianwali, Pakistan |
| Died | 29 August 2020 Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Genres | Folk, ghazal |
| Occupation(s) | Folk singer, songwriter, music composer |
| Years active | 1980s-2020 |
| Labels | Rokhri Productions Thar Production Pak |
| Website | https://rokhriproduction.com/ |
Shafaullah Rokhri is considered a legend of Saraiki music and was the most popular singer from the Saraiki belt second to Ataullah Khan Esakhelvi.[5]
Early life edit
Rokhri was born in 1966 in Mianwali, Punjab, he initially joined Punjab Police as a constable but due to his interest in music left the job to pursue career in music.[6]
Music career edit
Rokhri started his music career in the era of 1980s and soon rose to fame among Saraiki folks.[7] He released a number of albums and became a prolific singer of the Saraiki folk genre over the years and was considered only second to Ataullah Khan Esakhelvi, also from Mianwali.
His son Zeeshan Rokhri in later years also joined him and the father-son duo sang manly songs which became immensely popular among folks in Pakistan.[8] They also produced a music show named Folk Studio under their own music label Rokhri Productions which featured their own songs along with other artists from Saraiki belt.
During last decade they mostly revamped their own songs and released them on YouTube under Rokhri Productions which were quite popular in Pakistan and garnered millions of views.[9] His songs are also being sung by a number of new singers who rose to fame singing and following his style.[5]
Personal life edit
He was married and had a daughter and four sons.[7] His son Zeeshan Khan Rokhri is also a famous Saraiki singer.[2]
Death edit
Rokhri died on 29 August 2020 in Islamabad[10][11] due to cardiac arrest.[12][13] Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar expressed condolences to Rokri's family on his demise and said that it closed the chapter of Saraiki music and his services will long be remembered.[14]
References edit
- ^ "Renowned Saraiki folk singer Shafaullah Khan Rokhri passes away". www.radio.gov.pk. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
- ^ a b Uploader (29 August 2020). "Saraiki folk singer Shafaullah Rokhri passes away". Associated Press Of Pakistan. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
- ^ "Saraiki Folk Singer Shafaullah Rokhri Passes Away". UrduPoint. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
- ^ "Saraiki folk singer Shafaullah Rokhri passes away". Dunya News. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
- ^ a b "Legendary Saraiki singer Shafa Ullah passes away". The Express Tribune. 29 August 2020. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
- ^ "سرائیکی کے معروف گلوکار شفاء اللہ روکھڑی انتقال کرگئے, دل کا دورہ پڑا ,عمر 54برس تھی, میانوالی میں سپردخاک کردیاگیا". Nawaiwaqt (in Urdu). 29 August 2020. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
- ^ a b "معروف سرائیکی گلوکار شفاء اللہ روکھڑی انتقال کر گئے،وزیر اعلیٰ کا اظہار تعزیت". jang.com.pk. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
- ^ "Saraiki Folk Singer Shafaullah Rokhri Passes Away". ProPakistani - Lens. 31 August 2020. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
- ^ "Rokhri Production - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
- ^ "Popular Seraiki singer Shafaullah Rokhri passes away in Islamabad". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
- ^ BaoSultan (29 August 2020). "Popular Seriki singer Shaifullah Rokhari dies in Islamabad". Any Articles News. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
- ^ "Famous Saraiki folk singer Shafaullah Khan Rokhri passed away". BOL News. 29 August 2020. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
- ^ "Folk singer Shafaullah Rokhri dies of heart attack". GNN HD News. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
- ^ "Seraiki folk singer Shafaullah Rokhri passes away". Daily Times. 30 August 2020. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
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