Meesha Shafi and her husband Mehmood Rahman performed live for the TEDxAnarkali event which was held at the Shahi Hamam, Dehli Gate, Walled City, Lahore on the 22nd of October, 2011. Meesha dedicated her outstanding performance to her grandfather:
“I am humbled by the fact that an extremely prestigious organization such as TEDx acknowledged my contribution to our cultural heritage and performing arts.
Overload’s frontman Farhad Humayun says his band has no place for Meesha Shafi or Mehmood Rahman, reports ETribune.
Overload is a rock/fusion band originating from Lahore, Pakistan, formed in 2004. The band are directed by founder and drummer Farhad Humayun. The band is regarded as the “Loudest band in Pakistan”.
Overload released its second album, ‘Pichal Pairee‘ in 2009 with Meesha Shafi as the lead vocalist. Now that the lead vocalist is pregnant at the peak of her career, there is really just one way forward for any band.
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Haroon Shahid shares his experience and some interesting facts regarding his music and upcoming album.
Q1. Tell us something about your education and background.
Haroon: I have done my Bachelors in economics from Beaconhouse National University and currently doing masters in public policy from the same university. I was initially at Saudi Arabia and got lot of exposure to Pakistani music there.
Q2. What is your inspiration?
Haroon: In fact, when I was abroad, I listened a lot to Pakistani music, and they are my inspiration. They are so many to list. The list comprises Vital Signs, The Sequencers, Fringe Benefits, Noori, Meekal Hasan, Junoon, Collective Soul, EP and Journey. I met up with my first guitar at the age of seventeen. As a child, I have been listening to Vital Signs and Junoon. I would like to narrate a childhood incident here. During a hot, summer day, I started singing, putting all fans off and trying to create a concert-like atmosphere. My mother came and said, “Haroon! I think no one can stop you now.”