Fakhar-e-Alam

Fakhar-e-Alam (Punjabi, Urdu: فخر عالم) (born 19 January 1972 in Lahore), is a Pakistani actor, TV host, VJ and singer,[1] popular for introducing the bhangra-rap fusion genre of music in Pakistan. Though he is still considered a pioneer of bhangra-rap music culture in Pakistan, now he is much more popular for hosting TV shows and sports broadcasts and high-profile national and international productions. He has also served as the chairman of Sindh Board of Film Censors from 2013 to 2016.[2]

Fakhar-e-Alam
Also known asFakhr-e-Alam
Falam
Born19 January 1972 (1972-01-19) (age 50)
Lahore, Pakistan
GenresRap
Pop
Bhangra
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Musician Actor VJ host
Years active1993–present
LabelsSound Master
Websitehttp://www.missionparwaaz.com/

In 2018, he became the first Pakistani to circumnavigate the globe in a solo flight, in what he called Mission Parwaaz. He was aiming for a 28-day schedule and was planning on flying to 30 airports around the world.[3]

Early life and career

Fakhar e Alam started his career from television screen as a presenter in Pakistan's first ever pop chart show 'Music Channel Charts'. The internationally acclaimed artist, director and producer Yasir Akhtar launched his career through 'Music Channel Charts'. After the success of Music Channel Charts, he was offered Pepsi 'Top of the Pops' as presenter. He also appeared in a popular song as a rapper in 'Pyar Diyan Gallan' which was written, produced and composed by Mohammad Ali, Sheheryar Kureshi (Fringe Benefits) and Yasir Akhtar. After the success of 'Music Channel Charts', Fakhar got an offer for a film called Very Good Dunya Very Bad Log. Alam met with amusement in 1993, when he launched an unusual single "Bhangra Rap" (a fusion of bhanghra music and rap music). These were early years of video music in Pakistan and almost anything sold. The single was also broadcast on MTV. A previous pop band, Strings were the first Pakistani band to appear on MTV in 1988.[4][5]

Born on 19 January 1972 in Lahore, he spent his early childhood in Lahore before moving to Islamabad.[4][5] He did a lot of traveling right from the beginning as his father worked in the Foreign Service of Pakistan. He started his schooling in Islamabad, and then went to school in the United States. After a few years of U.S. education and exposure, he returned to Islamabad to finish his schooling. He also attended Government College University (Lahore). Afterwards, he moved to Karachi and since 2004, for the last 15 years, is living in Dubai, UAE as an overseas Pakistani.

Upon his arrival in Karachi, Fakhar-e-Alam was offered the position of a CEO in an electronic media marketing company. He took the offer and stayed with the company for 3 months. He then launched his own production house, called Industree Productions".

Career in showbiz

Fakhar e Alam started his career from television screen as a presenter in Pakistan's first ever pop chart show 'Music Channel Charts'. The internationally acclaimed artist, director and producer Yasir Akhtar launched his career through 'Music Channel Charts'.[4] After the success of Music Channel Charts, he was offered Pepsi 'Top of the Pops' as presenter. He also appeared in a popular song as a rapper in 'Pyar Diyan Gallan' which was written, produced and composed by Mohammad Ali, Sheheryar Kureshi (Fringe Benefits) and Yasir Akhtar. After the success of 'Music Channel Charts', he was Fakhar got an offer for a film called Very Good Dunya Very Bad Log (1998)[6] Fakhr Alam has done shows for all major TV networks of Pakistan – GEO, ARY, TV one, INDUS, AAJ TV and more. In 1999, he appeared in Shoaib Mansoor's travel cum reality show Gulls & Guys, aired on the PTV every Saturday night. The show included famous celebraties from Pakistani showbiz.

For GEO Television, Fakhar-e-Alam hosted the show Bolain Kya Baat Hai (English: Tell us what is the matter?) telecast on GEO Super in which he interviewed various sports personalities and discussed cricket and other sports-related events.[4]

Fakhr-e-Alam starred in an entertainment show called The Big Show on CNBC PAKISTAN from 17 December 2011.[5]

Fakhr-e-Alam's show Aghaz-e-Safar will be on air from 18 April 2014. This show is produced and directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Pakistan's only Oscar winner. The show is based on real life stories of Pakistanis throughout Pakistan. This is the first time ever that Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy has produced something for a Pakistani TV channel. The show will be aired on AAJ TV in Pakistan.[7]

In 2016, after the murder of a popular qawwal Amjad Sabri in Karachi, he led a movement to call for better security for artists by the government.[8]

On October 2, 2021, Fakhr-e-Alam has announced a partnership with Dubai-based esports organisation Galaxy Racer. As a result of the deal, the two parties will collaborate to create Galaxy Racer Pakistan.

2005 earthquake relief work

Fakhar-e-Alam was actively involved in humanitarian activities and relief work after the 2005 Kashmir earthquake.[4][5]

Some media outlets also reported of financial irregularities during his relief efforts but no allegations were levelled or proven.

Discography

Albums
  • Malang (1997)
  • Falam Connection (2001)
  • Falam Ab Tak (2004) which contained the single Akh Vee Larani Hai
  • B3 (2012)

Filmography

References
  1. Joy, Prathibha (20 September 2011). "I'm doing good cinema: Manjari Fadnis". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 18 April 2012. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
  2. 'Fakhr-e-Alam: The new face of Sindh's Censor Board The Express Tribune (newspaper), Published 20 September 2013, Retrieved 15 August 2021
  3. "Fakhre Alam becomes the first Pakistani to circumnavigate the globe solo". Dawn (newspaper). 4 November 2018. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
  4. "Profile of Fakhr-e-Alam". VIDPK.com website. 9 November 2011. Archived from the original on 24 March 2017. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
  5. Fakhar-e-Alam Is Back With The Big Show On CNBC Pakistan Awamiweb.com website, Retrieved 15 August 2021
  6. Fakhr-e-Alam in film 'Very Good Dunya Very Bad Log' (1998) on IMDb website Retrieved 15 August 2021
  7. Madeeha Syed (11 April 2014). "Aaghaz-e Safar: "This show will be groundbreaking"". Dawn (newspaper). Retrieved 15 August 2021..
  8. 'No difference between politicians and us': Fakhr-e-Alam demands better security for artists Dawn (newspaper), Published 24 June 2016, Retrieved 15 August 2021
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