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Afsana Khan | |
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| Born | 13 June 1994 (age 32) Badal, Punjab, India |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2019–present |
Afsana Khan (born 13 June 1994) is an Indian Punjabi playback singer, actress and songwriter. She started her career as a participant in the singing reality show, Voice of Punjab Season 3 in 2012. She is known for her tracks "Titliaan" written by Jaani and "Dhakka" with Sidhu Moosewala. In 2021, She participated in the reality competition show Bigg Boss 15.
Personal life
She was born to a Muslim Family in a lower-middle-class family in village Badal, Sri Muktsar Sahib, the daughter of Sheera Khan and Asha Begum. She has a younger brother and 4 sisters. Her family has a background in music; Afsana's grandfather and father were also singers. Khan's father died when she was young.
Career
Khan has never received any formal training in music. She started singing locally to help support her family. In 2012, Afsana participated in the singing reality show Voice of Punjab Season 3 and reached the top 5 of the show. In 2017, Khan appeared in the singing reality show Rising Star Season 1 as a contestant where she finished in Top 7. During an interview, Afsana shared that she didn't know any Bollywood song when she appeared for the auditions of the show "Rising Star." She prepared the song "Jag Suna Suna Lage" on the auditions venue itself and got selected for the show. Khan has performed at various live shows across Punjab. Afterwards She started singing in Punjabi Music Industry with various labels.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2012 | Voice of Punjab 3 | Contestant | Top 5 |
| 2017 | Rising Star 1 | Top 7 | |
| 2021 | Bigg Boss 15 | Entered Day 1; Ejected Day 40 |
Selected Discography
Songs
| Year | Title | Label |
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| 2020 | Bazaar | Speed Records |
| Pair | Beat Muzik | |
| Titliaan | Desi Melodies | |
| Kamaal Karte Ho | HSR Entertainment | |
| 2021 | Zakham | Planet Recordz |
| Jodaa | VYRL Originals |
Duets
| Year | Title | Co-singer |
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| 2020 | Kadar | Mani Sandhu |
| 855 | R Nait | |
| Waffa | Rana Jethuwal | |
| Banglow | Avvy Sra | |
| Soch | Avvy Verma | |
| Kisaan Anthem | Multi | |
| 2021 | Balam Ka System | Fazilpuria |
| Srinagar Waliye | Jaggi Amargarh | |
| Koi Hor | Dilnoor |
Selected Songs
- Lala Lori
- Jaani Ve Jaani
- Dhakka
- Naina De Thekay
- Dila Himmat Kar
- Gutt Utte
- Chandigarh Shehr
- Black Night
- Maarna A Menu
- Nakhre Jatti De
- Tera Pyaar
- Jine Dukh
- Badmashi
- Vailpuna
- Hawa Karda
- Unf*ckwithable ft. Sidhu Moosewala (bonus track from Moosetape)
- Tere Laare
- Na Maar
Controversy
When Afsana Khan visited her own school, a government senior secondary school at Badal village in the district and sang some lines of her song Dhakka, the video went viral. A complaint was filed against her to the police since the song seemed to promote gun culture.[1]
References
- ↑ Kamal, Neel (February 4, 2020). "After Sidhu Moosewala, complaint against Punjabi singer Afsana Khan for indecent song". The Times of India. Retrieved 2020-12-15.
External links
- Afsana Khan on IMDb
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