Malkoo

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Malkoo
Birth nameMuhammad Ashraf Malik
OriginSargodha, Punjab, Pakistan
GenresBhangra
Pop
Folk
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
musician
Years active2004 - present
LabelsMalkoo Studio TPGold

Malkoo (Punjabi, Urdu: ملکو) born as Muhammad Ashraf Malik (Punjabi, Urdu: محمد اشرف ملک) is a Pakistani pop, Punjabi bhangra and folk singer hailing from Sargodha.[1]

He is best known for the song " Nak da koka", which is currently a hit in Pakistan.[2][3]

Early life and career[edit]

Malkoo completed his Master of Arts degree in from the Punjab University, Lahore and then went into the public entertainment business by releasing his first album in 2004.[2][4] Malkoo was inspired by Pakistani folk singer Mansoor Malangi. He writes the lyrics of many of his own songs. Malkoo has done many overseas musical concert tours including in the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States.[4]

Major popular hits[edit]

Malkoo released his first album Sochna Vi Na in 2004 and has since released many more albums.The song "Rul tay Gay Aan Chas bari aai ay" released on 2018 biggest smash hit and "Kala Chashma"

  • "Sochna Vi Na" (2004)[4][5]
  • Mata Pa Spina Khwla (with Sehrish Khan)
  • Kala Jora Paa Sahdi Farmaish Tey[2][4]
  • Wey Changa Sahda Yaar Ae Toon
  • Aaja Sohniye Tenu Nachnaan Sikha Diyan[2]
  • Chhaddo Sahnun Guddian Uddaan Deo
  • Bhatti Dollar Kaman Challeya (2007)[2][4]
  • Nachdi Kamaal Billo[6]
  • Malkoo Studio Season 1 (2018)
  • Malkoo Studio Season 2 (Wedding Session) (2021)
  • Nak da koka qaidi 804 (2023)
  • Nak da Koka Part 2 qaidi 804 (2023)

References[edit]

  1. ^ (Associated Press of Pakistan) Malkoo on Dawn newspaper Published 12 October 2015, Retrieved 11 December 2023
  2. ^ a b c d e "Profile of Malkoo". ProfilePk.com website. Archived from the original on 24 April 2013. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
  3. ^ Malkoo's song on YouTube Uploaded 8 November 2007, Retrieved 11 December 2023
  4. ^ a b c d e Profile of Malkoo Pak101.com website, Retrieved 11 December 2023
  5. ^ 'Sochna Vi Na' – Malkoo's song on YouTube Uploaded 6 April 2008, Retrieved 11 December 2023
  6. ^ Did you know? Mathira stars as Malkoo's Billo in Nachdi Kamaal The Express Tribune newspaper, Published 15 August 2013, Retrieved 11 December 2023

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