Faisal Kapadia is a Pakistani singer, director, and music producer, best known as a member of the famous Pakistani pop and rock band ‘Strings.’
Faisal Kapadia was born on Tuesday, 29 June 1971 (age 50 years; in 2021) in Lahore, Pakistan. His zodiac sign is Cancer.
Height (approx): 5′ 10″
Eye Color: Black
Hair Color: Black
Family
Parents & Siblings
There is not much information about his family.
Wife & Children
His wife’s name is Seema Hirani. The couple married in 2000. They have two children together.
Faisal Kapadia with his wife
Faisal Kapadia met his wife, Seema, for the first time in 1989. During a media interaction, while talking about his family, he said,
I met him at a time when String’s journey was just beginning. In 2000 my eldest son Armaan was born. He was born right when we just got back from shooting the Duur music video. After that Jibran was born in 2004. So in these 20 years, the children have grown up and now I really want to spend time with them, and then see where and what I get inspiration from.”
Career
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Faisal Kapadia started his music career during his graduation days, when he created the band ‘Strings’ with his friends Bilal Maqsood, Rafiq Wazir Ali, and Kareem Bashir Bhoy. Initially, the group was signed to EMI Records. Despite selling 20,000 copies in the first week, their early efforts with synthesized sounds and rhythms were not immediately recognized. Two years later, the group released their second album, ‘2,’ which featured their first hit, ‘Sar Kiye Yeh Paha.’ This song garnered ‘Strings’ widespread critical acclaim as a band. After the release of their second album, the band members decided to take a break from it to focus on their studies for final exams. To maintain the group’s popularity, Faisal Kapadia and Bilal Maqsood agreed to release a new song in 2000. The song was called ‘Duur,’ and it was followed by another song called ‘Dhaani’ (2003).
HollyWood
In 2004, the Pakistani singer and composer, along with his band, made his debut in Hollywood. They composed the song for ‘Najane Kyun’ for the American superhero movie ‘Spider-Man 2.’
International visit
Pakistani pop music gained a cult following in India around 2002. After that, Strings toured India with local music networks, collaborating with their Indian counterparts. The group recorded ‘Jeet Lo Dil’ with Delhi-based band ‘Euphoria,’ marking their cross-border success. The song was chosen as the official theme song for the Indian cricket team’s trip to Pakistan. After that, they signed a deal with Gibson Guitar Corporation, making them one of only two South Asian groups, along with Jal, to have a working partnership with the guitar maker. Strings released their single Ab Khud Kuch Karna Parega in July 2010, featuring former Jal vocalist Atif Aslam.
Faisal Kapadia (right) performs with his band Strings
Bollywood
Faisal Kapadia made his Bollywood debut in 2005 with his band ‘Strings.’ Faisal, the group’s vocalist, sang the song “Ye Hai Meri Kahani” for Sanjay Gupta’s Hindi action thriller film “Zinda.” The group also recorded music for another Bollywood film directed by Sanjay Gupta, ‘Shootout at Lokhandwala,’ in 2007. They wrote the song ‘Aakhri Alvidaa,’ which became an instant hit. Later in the same year, Faisal Kapadia and his crew composed the song ‘Charon Taraf’ for Ahishor Solomon’s film ‘John Day.’
Studio Coke
Faisal Kapadia debuts Coke Studio 14 without strings (2022). Because of Xulfi, he considers it an important moment in his career. When asked about his debut on Coke Studio, he stated,
The turning point for me was when I got a call from Xulfi.” I was on a family vacation in the summer of ’21 when he called to ask if I wanted to perform this song, and I told him, ‘Xulfi bhai, I never saw myself producing music after Strings.’ But the 30-minute chat was so motivating that I felt as if destiny was calling me. “The musician in me was struck again.”
Phir Milenge, his debut song, is powerful and emotive, with a simple chord structure that is neither exaggerated nor exaggerated. Faisal’s vocals, his heavy voice, and Young Stunners’ ferocious energy turn the song into a tribute to anyone who has ever loved and then left them. The three artists are seen wandering through a labyrinth filled with textures and beautiful memories displayed on the walls in the video. The singers travel together but never meet, searching for an artifact that has been left behind. The video was shot in one take by filmmaker Zeeshan Parwez and his intrepid team.
Facts/Trivia
- Faisal likes to collaborate with Young Stunners, another Pakistani rap and hip hop combo featuring the vocals of Talha Anjum and Talhah Yunus. He excitedly recounted his experience with them as
It is important to grow and try new things. The first time I met the Young Stunners was on set, and I made them listen to a Strings rap that was made years ago when they probably weren’t even born!” For their part, the Young Stunners don’t sound like Pakistani boys imitating Drake, they sound like clear-eyed city kids with something to get off their chest. Add in Faisal’s trademark, and we have a song that makes us feel like there’s hope around the corner.”
He added,
I realized that I have a lot to learn after CS, especially when working with Young Stunners. I have decided to work with more new individuals, especially young ones. I also instructed Xulfi to lead me through the song. Because there are many more areas that I have not yet explored. I’m not looking for hits; I want to experiment and try new things. They say you’re missing out if you don’t try. But if you try, there’s a chance you’ll succeed.”
- According to Faisal Kapadia, he strongly believes that it doesn’t matter if something is big or small as long as it inspires anyone. A person’s life would be wonderful if every night they went to bed looking forward to the morning because they wanted to do this again. This kind of inspiration can be found in anything, in sports or whatever you like. He waits for those moments to inspire him and he wants to keep learning.
- Faisal Kapadia and Bilal Maqsood officially confirmed their group’s disbandment via Instagram on March 25, 2021. Posting the news of the group’s split, fans and followers went through a huge emotional breakdown. When Faisal Kapadia was asked about it, during a media interaction, he said,
Strings decided to end its journey last year, I personally feel very lucky to have made that decision, …. In 1992, after releasing our second album Sar Kiye Yeh Pahar, we called it quits, only to return in 2000 to make more music. We also did a lot of Coke Studio seasons. But last year, we stopped permanently after realizing how far we had come and how far we didn’t want to ruin it. The songs Bilal and I created together, they are here to stay. Gaanay hamesha zinda rehtay hain, even if the artist leaves. I will carry it out; Bilal will implement it. If you know us closely, you will know that Bilal and I are always at odds. As Strings, we complement each other. Where I am weak, he is strong, and vice versa. So, because of that, we learn a lot from each other. We didn’t let that go. We will make something new out of it.”
Categories: Biography
Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
