Javed Amirkhil

Javed Amirkhil
جاوید امیرخېل
Also known asJaved Amirkhail
Bornc. May 1984
OriginAryob, Paktia, Afghanistan
GenresPashto music
OccupationSinger
Years active2010–present

Javed Amirkhil (Pashto: جاوید امیرخېل, born c. May 1984) is an Afghan singer, primarily known for his contributions to the Pashto-language music scene. He combines traditional elements with modern pop and is particularly popular among people of Afghan heritage.

Early life and career

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Amirkhil was born in Saur 1363 (Hijri), corresponding to April/May 1984 (Gregorian), in Kabul, while his family comes from Aryob in the Zazi District of Paktia.[a][1][2] At the age of seven, he moved back to Paktia with his family and subsequently was raised there. Amirkhil moved back to Kabul at the age of 18 where he started his career in the early 2010s.[3] Since then, he released more than 60 songs and EPs as well as two albums. Amirkhil is regularly featured in Afghan television and online entertainment, with many of his songs reaching millions of listeners from Afghanistan, Pakistan and other South and Central Asian countries on platforms such as YouTube.

Musical style

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Amirkhil primarily sings in Pashto, but also in Dari, and is known for his emotionally rich, culturally rooted music. His songs address themes ranging from love and social issues such as peace and freedom to national pride. He blends traditional Pashto melodies with contemporary pop elements, and his repertoire includes ballads and songs with patriotic themes, all characterized by emotional depth and cultural connection.[4]

Discography

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Albums

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  • 2020 – Ham Watan
  • 2024 – Sha Lawangen

Notable singles and music videos

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Below is a list of Amirkhil's songs that reached at least 3 million views on YouTube as of December 2025:

  • 2015 – Watana Mor e Zmong
  • 2019 – Shah Ghazi Amanullah
  • 2019 – De Palar Dua
  • 2020 – Naat e Sharif
  • 2020 – Zalzala
  • 2021 – Shah Zargari
  • 2021 – Jamalo
  • 2022 – Mendi Liwani de Nadane de
  • 2022 – Mansori Sarood
  • 2023 – Khoob Weenam
  • 2023 – Beltoon
  • 2023 – Mat Ka Zanziroona (feat. Goodar Zazai)
  • 2023 – Kakari Gharhi Sharang Da Amil
  • 2024 – Jannat Afghanistan
  • 2024 – Tan Tana Watan
  • 2024 – Stergy De Deeway Di
  • 2025 – Worekhmany Janan (feat. Mir Maftoon)
  • 2025 – Charkh E Falak

Notes

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  1. ^ Some source also mention Saur 1365 as his birthday, which would correspond to April/May 1986.

References

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