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Faheem Abdullah | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India |
| Origin | Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India |
| Genres | Indie, Dream pop, Psychedelic rock, Oriental Deep House, Blues, R&B, Soul, Sufi rock, Ghazal |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, Filmmaker, Poet, Record producer |
| Years active | 2020–present |
Faheem Abdullah is an Indian singer-songwriter, filmmaker, and poet from Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. He gained widespread recognition for his musical contributions, particularly for co-composing and singing the title track of the 2025 film Saiyaara. Abdullah is known for blending various genres, including indie, dream pop, and Sufi rock, with influences from Kashmiri music and literature. He began his music career in 2020 with the single "Jhelum" and has since released several singles and albums, including Lost;Found (2024) and Riqqat (2025).
Early life and background
[edit]Faheem Abdullah was born and raised in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. He is a multidisciplinary artist whose work is deeply inspired by his homeland's culture, music, and literature. Before gaining prominence in the music industry, Abdullah was known by his stage name, The Imaginary Poet.[1]
Career
[edit]Music career (2020–present)
[edit]Abdullah began his musical journey in 2020 with the release of his debut single, "Jhelum".[2] He quickly established himself as an artist who explores diverse genres, including Blues, Psychedelic Rock, Dream Pop, Funk, R&B Soul, Sufi Rock, and Ghazal. His debut album, Lost;Found, was released in 2024, followed by the album Riqqat and singles like "Ehsaas" and "Ishq" in 2025.[3]
Film and poetry work
[edit]Beyond music, Abdullah is also recognized for his work as a filmmaker and poet. He is the founder and CEO of NH1 Films, a film production company based in Srinagar, Kashmir. His filmography includes writing for Baalyaaro (2020) and Jhelum (2020).[4] He is also active as a poet, often incorporating poetic elements into his songwriting.
Breakthrough with "Saiyaara" (2025)
[edit]Abdullah achieved significant mainstream success in 2025 with the song "Saiyaara", the title track for the film of the same name. He co-composed and sang the song alongside his longtime collaborator, Arslan Nizami. The duo, both from Kashmir, gained attention for their independent journey into the mainstream music industry, having initially pooled their savings to travel to Mumbai and seek opportunities. Their meeting with composer Tanishk Bagchi on the 13th day of their 14-day trip led to their involvement in the film's soundtrack.[5]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]- Lost;Found (2024)
- Riqqat (2025)
- AZLI (2022)
Extended plays
[edit]- On The Deck: Season 2 (Live) (2023)
Singles
[edit]- "Jhelum" (2020)
- "Hum Dekhenge" (2020)
- "Ehsaas" (2025)
- "Ishq" (2025)
- "Saiyaara" (2025)
- "Sajde" (2024)
- "Ehsaas (Acoustic)" (2025)
- "Saiyaara Reprise - Female" (2025)
Filmography
[edit]- Baalyaaro (2020) - Writer
- Jhelum (2020) - Writer
- Saiyaara (2025) - Singer, Co-composer
References
[edit]- ^ "Meet men behind Saiyaara title song: Kashmiri engineer who quit his job, musician who came to Mumbai for just 2 weeks". Hindustan Times. 2025-07-21. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
- ^ "Faheem Abdullah". Artiste First. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
- ^ "Faheem Abdullah". Spotify. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
- ^ "Faheem Abdullah". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
- ^ "Meet men behind Saiyaara title song: Kashmiri engineer who quit his job, musician who came to Mumbai for just 2 weeks". Hindustan Times. 2025-07-21. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
External links
[edit]- Faheem Abdullah on Instagram
- Faheem Abdullah on YouTube
- Faheem Abdullah on Spotify
- Faheem Abdullah at IMDb