Mahmood Khan – An Inspiring Pop Star

Mahmood Khan, a renowned Pakistani singer, songwriter, film maker, and music producer, is known for his distinguished success in the Australian music industry. Being the first artist from Pakistan to achieve such an honor, Khan is widely accepted as an international musician. Born in Lahore, Pakistan, Khan moved to Los Angeles, USA and got an employment as an engineer at Jam Power (a music production house) in the 1980’s.

Though he was promoted after 12 years, Khan released his first solo album called, “Fairytale” in the year 1995. However, it was not a great success commercially; it did attract the attention of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, another legendary Pakistani singer and music composer. He approached Mahmood Khan in the year 1997 for a music album together, to which Khan agreed. However, soon after that, Nusrat Ali Khan passed away, leaving Mahmood the sole artist for their album, “Only One”.

His success story in Australia began when he settled in Sydney to study at the Sydney Film School and graduated from there in the year 2009. After that, Khan recorded a live concert album at Sydney which became the official music video of the song, “Like the River”, being the only Pakistani to have done that. This song topped the Australian music charts.

Apart from the music he produced in Australia, Khan was also involved in other activities as well. He extended his heart felt pain to those who suffered in the 9/11 attacks, he recorded a music single called, “Enuff Misfortune”. Also, Khan was active in various charity efforts, including fundraising for the Red Cross Society.

Khan, along with 40 other music artists, recorded a song, “We Could Be Paradise”, which related to his charity programs. Khan solely produced the video clip for this song. Being so involved in the Australian culture and his impeccable career, The Australian Government officially titled him as a “Distinguished Talent” in the year 2011.

Currently, Mahmood Khan is based in Los Angeles, USA and is engaged in the production of a feature film, named “Labrador”, of which he is also the director, music director, and writer. As reported, Flip Kobler will be undertaking the task of developing the screenplay for the film.

The only man from Pakistan who made it this big internationally, or in Australia to be specific, Mahmood Khan is recognized as a legendary artist and has set an example for the future generations to look up to.