Shakeeb Hamdard


Shekeb Hamdard, born as Ahmad Shekeb, is a well-known singer of Afghanistan. He is ethnically Hazara and currently continues his music career from United States. He is the first winner of Afghan Star, a reality TV show in Afghanistan.

Early life

He migrated to Pakistan at the early age due to the civil war. After the September 11 attacks, under new Afghan government, he returned and joined Habibia High School of Kabul.

Career

Hamdard's musical career started after he won the first ever musical reality TV show in 2005. The Afghan Star is the Afghan version of American Idol which is broadcast by Tolo TV with financial support of Roshan Telecommunications. After the show a super hit single Gul Dana Dana was in market by Shakeeb Hamdard. Later, he signed up with Bardburd Music which released his first album Mashallah.

Personal life

He lives in Jacksonville, Florida, United States.
His father has died.
Shakeeb Hamdard belongs to Hazara people of Turkman Valley which is located in Parwan Province of Hazaristan region of Afghanistan.

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