Shyraa Roy

Shyraa Roy (Urdu: شاعرہ رائے) is a Dubai-based Pakistani Singer, Actress and Producer known for being the first Miss Trans Pakistan 2021 & 2022[1] to be crowned on the soil of Pakistan.

Shyraa Roy
شاعرہ رائے‎
Born (1995-10-25) 25 October 1995
Dubai, UAE
OriginSialkot, Pakistan
GenresPlayback Singer, Pop, Fusion
Occupation(s)Beauty Queen, Singer, Actress
Years active2018 - present
LabelsARY Films, Zee Music Company
Websitewww.shyraaroy.com

Early life

Roy was born into a Muslim family in Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan on 25th October 1995. She is a student of Anwar Rafi who has been ruling the music industry of Pakistan for years and who is a student of legendary Mohammad Rafi. On 26th September 2020 Roy revealed to independent Urdu[2] that she is a gender dysphoric transgender women.[3] She was badly criticized over social media and trolled down. Roy broke the stereotypes by giving a music release on 21st February 2021 by the name Kamli through ARY Films.[4]Roy created a new trend in Pakistan by her music video release in cinema of Dha Lahore called Duniya where media praised her by doing a big premiere just like any full length movie theatrical release.[5]

Miss Trans Pakistan

On May 25, 2021, Roy[6] was crowned[7] Miss Trans Pakistan[8][9] at the Swiss Lounge in Lahore, Pakistan. This pageant was an extension to Miss Pakistan World where in 2021, the pageant was open to Transwomen. She made history as the first trans[10] woman to be crowned Miss Trans Pakistan.[11] Areej Chaudhary, former Miss Pakistan World 2020, crowned the first Miss Trans Pakistan,[12] Shyraa Roy in Pakistan.[13]On 31st January 2022 Shyraa Roy hosted the 20th annual Miss Pakistan award ceremony in Aladdin Lounge in Lahore and crowned the newly titled Mrs Pakistan World 2022 Nida Khan & Mr Pakistan World Ataullah Gujjar from Faisalabad in the event.[14][15][16]

Career

Shyraa is an aspiring singer and actress and has come in various different roles in movies like Aks, Mohini in Mohenjodaro and Natasha in Saaho.[17] She sang in music singles like "Raat,Kamli"[18][19][20] in 2020, and turned producer as well as screenwriter with Hello Shabnam for Amazon Prime.[21] She was featured in 2020 with Pakistani singer Mohsin Abbas Haider in a duet.[22][23][24][25]

Filmography
Key
Denotes films/dramas that are not released/aired
Film Role Role Director Notes
2016 Mohenjo Daro Mohini Ashutosh Gowariker Cameo
2018 Aks Sania Asif Pervez Debut film
2019 Saaho Natasha Sujeeth Cameo
2020 Street Dancer 3D Roxen Remo D'Souza Cameo
2020 Hello Shabnam Hina/Shabnam Ursula Manvetkar Filming
2021 Ishq-e-Atish Atish Nadeem Cheema Pre-Production

Discography

Soundtracks
Year Song Title Composer Co-singer
2018 "Aks Title" Aks Asim Saadi Bushra Bardey
2018 "Jeeney laga" Aks Asim Saadi Jayraj Jagata
2019 "Jalty Bhujty" Ghost Arko, Aditya Dev
2020 "Ye Pyar ho na Khatam" Zakhmi Harish Sagane Yaseer Desai

Singles

Year Song Co-Singer Notes
2019 "Raat" Arko from the album Ghost
2020 "Asmaa" album "Shyraa Roy in quarantine"
2020 "O Yaara" album "Shyraa Roy in quarantine"
2020 "Sensational Eyes" Dapstar Amigo composed by Jeyabarghavi
2020 "Tere Naal Pyar" Asad Razzak Producer for Zee Music
2021 "Kamli" Mohsin Abbas Haider chartbuster song released by ARY Films[26][27][28]
2021 "Greater Suffer Sometimes" Oscar Oghenekarg first rap track with nigerian
2021 "Mahiya" Mujahid Baig Worked as Producer for Zee Music Company
2021 "Duniya" Kashif Ali Babber Produced by Roy Motion Pictures[29][30]
2022 "Kareeb Ao" Chapter 1 - Audio Release
2022 "Bhula Diya" Sugarzzz Re-Edition Version of Swetha Bhatt's single.

Covers
Year Song
2019 "Tum Hi Ana"
2020 "Kaun Tujhe"
2020 "Chithi Na Koi Sandes"
2021 "Dil ko karaar Aya"

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Work Result Ref
2020 Pakistan International Screen Awards Best Song Raat (Single) Nominated
2021 Cannes Film festival Musical Short film Kamli Selected [31][32]
2021 International Iconic Awards Best Singer (Female) Singer Nominated
2022 20th Anniversary Miss Pakistan Miss Trans Pakistan Beauty Queen Won [33]

References
  1. https://images.dawn.com/news/1189978/becoming-miss-trans-pakistan-turned-shyraa-roys-life-around-and-she-wants-the-same-for-her-community
  2. I changed my Gender says Pakistani singer Shyraa Roy| انڈپینڈنٹ اردو, retrieved 2021-05-04
  3. "Mohsin Abbas and Transwoman Shyraa Roy Collaborate on New Song". Runway Pakistan. 2021-03-03. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
  4. "Shyraa Roy and Mohsin Abbas's "Kamli"releasing on Feb 21". Oyeyeah. 2021-02-12. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
  5. NewsDesk (2021-11-20). "Shyraa Roy sets up a benchmark with Duniya premiere". Oyeyeah. Retrieved 2021-12-02.
  6. https://www.newsweek.com/change-really-air-pakistans-transgender-community-opinion-1600557
  7. http://www.itssouthasian.com/shyraa-roy-miss-trans-pakistan-2021/
  8. https://en.baaghitv.com/model-and-singer-shyraa-roy-selected-as-pakistans-first-miss-trans-beauty-queen/
  9. "Didn't Have Money Even For 2 Meals, Says Two-time Miss Trans Queen Winner Shyraa Roy". News18. 2022-02-08. Retrieved 2022-02-08.
  10. https://dailyoutcome.pk/sialkot-born-singer-actress-shyraa-becomes-first-miss-trans-pakistan/
  11. https://www.pageantcircle.com/2021/05/miss-trans-pakistan-2021-is-shyraa-roy.html
  12. https://en.baaghitv.com/model-and-singer-shyraa-roy-selected-as-pakistans-first-miss-trans-beauty-queen/
  13. https://www.dissdash.com/2021/05/26/on-a-positive-note-in-2021-pakistan-breaks-stereotypes-with-first-transgender-beauty-pageant%E2%80%A8/
  14. "Miss Pakistan Universal, Mr Pakistan Global crowned in Lahore". The Express Tribune. 2022-02-02. Retrieved 2022-02-04.
  15. "इस लेडी डॉक्टर ने जीता Miss Pakistan Universal 2022 का खिताब, खूबसूरती के कायल हुए लोग". आज तक (in Hindi). Retrieved 2022-02-04.
  16. "આ લેડી ડોક્ટરે જીત્યો Miss Pakistan Universal 2022 નો ખિતાબ, સુંદરતા જોઈ સો કોઈ ઘાયલ". Zee News Gujarati. 2022-02-04. Retrieved 2022-02-04.
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  18. Suleman, Sadiq (2020-10-05). "'I Changed My Gender From Male To Female & It Was Not Easy' - The Complete Story of Actress Shyraa Roy". Parhlo. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
  19. "Shyraa Roy intends collaborating with Shreya Ghosal - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2020-09-26.
  20. Shabbir, Buraq (2020-10-23). "Singer Shyraa Roy gears up for music video, 'Kamli'". cutacut. Retrieved 2020-10-23.
  21. "Hello Shabnam: Shyraa Roy talks about Cybercrime Telefilm". DESIblitz. 2020-06-10. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
  22. "Singer Shyraa Roy shoots her track Kamli featuring Mohsin Abbas". The Nation. 2020-10-09. Retrieved 2020-10-10.
  23. "Mohsin Abbas Haider & Shyraa Roy's 'Kamli' is all set release after lockdown!". Daily Pakistan Global. 2020-04-23. Retrieved 2020-05-07.
  24. Tirmizi, Yumna (2020-04-04). "Shyraa Roy to appear in music Single with Mohsin Abbas Haider". FHM Pakistan. Retrieved 2020-05-07.
  25. "Indian Musician Shyraa Roy ropes in International star Mohsin Abbas haider for her big budget upcoming song "Kamli"". www.radioandmusic.com. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
  26. "Big Break For Shyraa Roy - A Dubai Based Singer". UrduPoint. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
  27. Akbar, Hammad (2020-10-10). "Mohsin Abbas Haider And Shyraa Roy Go 'Kamli' With Their Collaboration". Galaxy Lollywood. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
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  29. "Shyraa Roy: blazing a trail | Instep | thenews.com.pk". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2021-09-23.
  30. "Shyraa Roy and Kashif Ali's 'Duniya' is an upcoming release to look forward to | Fab Fun Find - MAG THE WEEKLY". magtheweekly.com. Retrieved 2021-11-23.
  31. "Shyraa Roy's Kamli Reaches Cannes Short Film Festival". Oyeyeah. 2021-04-07. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  32. "Shyraa Roy and Mohsin Abbas Haider's 'Kamli' gets selected for Cannes Short Film Festival | Fab Fun Find - MAG THE WEEKLY". magtheweekly.com. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
  33. "Miss Pakistan Universal and Mr Pakistan Global crowned". Daily Times. 2022-02-03. Retrieved 2022-02-04.
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