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Arooj Aftab (born March 11, 1985) is a Brooklyn-based Pakistani singer, composer, and producer. She became the first-ever Pakistani to win a Grammy Award for her song "Mohabbat" in 2022. She is known for working in multiple musical styles and idioms, including jazz and minimalism, and even integrating her native neo-Sufi elements into her music.
On the 75th diamond jubilee anniversary of Pakistan, the government awarded her the Pride of Performance Award, Pakistan's most prestigious award for excellence in the field of art and music.
Arooj Aftab is known for work in sound across film and television. New Release currently presents 7 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015), NPR Tiny Desk Concerts (2008), Later... with Jools Holland (1992), Glastonbury (1997), Talvar (2015), Dobara Phir Se (2016), Our Secret (2011). The recorded credits span 1992 to 2016, including 3 movies and 4 TV shows.
The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Songs by Arooj Aftab
- 01 Lilac WineFrom HELP(2) 3:46
- 02 Bolo NaFrom Night Reign 6:12
- 03 WhiskeyFrom Night Reign 5:04
- 04 Aey NehinFrom Night Reign 5:44
- 05 SaaqiFrom Night Reign 6:44
- 06 ZameenFrom Night Reign 4:16
- 07 Na GulFrom Night Reign 5:27
- 08 Last Night RepriseFrom Night Reign 5:07
- 09 Autumn LeavesFrom Night Reign 4:47
- 10 Raat Ki RaniFrom Night Reign 5:11
Profile details
Known forSound
Movies3
TV shows4
Active years represented1992–2016
Place of birthRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
Also known as
عروج آفتاب
