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Instep goes in depth to illustrate the versatile life of Shahi Hasan, perhaps the most elusive and overshadowed member of the pioneers of pop-rock in our country, Vital Signs.

By Amar Ayaz

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In any conversation about music and its origins in Pakistan, one band that would, or should, repeatedly be mentioned would have to be Vital Signs. As their name would suggest, they were the ‘vital signs’ of pop-rock in our country. It would be crazy not agree with that.

That said, any conversation we have about the band, its members and their present statuses, more often than not people mention Junaid Jamshed and his search for fulfillment in his faith. Obviously another name people would mention is that of Coke Studio genius Rohail Hyatt. But one name that continues to fly under the radar since the band mates went their own ways is that of Shahi Hasan.

Junaid, with his good looks and great vocals, was the bona fide front man for Vital Signs. While immensely talented, as is evident now, Rohail was the business savvy member, more likely borne out of necessity rather than choice considering how cutthroat the corporate side of this industry can be. Shahi got on with his business which was music, opting to stay out of the limelight. Even after they all went their separate ways, Shahi remained balanced, keeping grounded with the conservative ways of Junaid and liberal thoughts of Rohail.