Kashmir (Pakistani band)

Kashmir
کشمیر
Kashmirکشمیر
Origin	Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Genres	Alternative rock, pop rock, hard rock
Years active	2011–present
Labels	Rearts
Members	Bilal Ali; Usman Siddiqui; Vais Khan; Shane J. Anthony; Zair Zaki; Ali Raza;
Past members	Mashhad Sharyar; Hyder Ali;
Website	rearts.pk/artist/kashmir/

Kashmir (Urdu: کشمیر) is an alternative rock band from Karachi, Pakistan. It is the winning band of Pepsi Battle of the Bands Season 2 in 2017.^[1]^[2]^[3] Formed in 2012, the band played for various shows across the country prior to PBOB. The band consists of Bilal Ali (Vocalist), Vais Khan (lead guitarist), Usman Siddiqui (bass guitarist), Shane J. Anthoney (drummer), Zair Zaki (rhythm guitarist), and Ali Raza (keyboardist).^[4] The band has won Rs. 5 million, a music album contract, concerts across Pakistan and lifetime royalties on their music from the Battle of the Bands competition leaving the Badnaam Band as a runner-up.^[5] Kashmir Band won the Lux Style Award for Best Emerging Talent (Music) 2017 for their song "Kaaghaz Ka Jahaaz".^[6]

Background

Over two months and seven (weekly) episodes^[7] on television and social media Pepsi Battle of the Bands^[8] ended with the trophy going to Kashmir,^[9] while the Sufi-rock band Badnaam were declared runners-up,^[10] in the final conclusion of the show on the basis of public votes.^[11]

Post Pepsi Battle of the Band

After winning Pepsi Battle of the Band, Kashmir released "Pareshaaniyan" and "Khwab" on 10 and 11 May 2018 respectively on their YouTube and SoundCloud channel as a part of their upcoming album.^[12]

Acoustic Station

Kashmir featured in the first episode of Acoustic Station produced by Kashan Admani at Dream Station Productions and performed a rendition of their song Soch.^[13]^[14]

Discography

Pepsi Battle of the Bands

Hamesha (EP cover)
Mera Piyar (Aamir Zaki cover)
Buddha Baba (Original)
Waqt (EP cover)
Faisaly (Original)
Mendah Ishq (Sir Pathanay Khan cover)
Soch (Original)
Ankahi (Aadat (Atif Aslam)-Aitebar (Vital Signs) mashup/cover)
Kaaghaz Ka Jahaz (Original)
Parwana Hun (Original)

Studio albums

Khwaab (2020)
Zindagi (2023)

Band members

Final Line-up

Bilal Ali – vocals (2013–present)
Vais Khan – lead guitar (2011–present)
Usman Siddiqui – bass guitar (2011–present)
Shane J. Anthoney – drums, percussion (2014–present)
Zair Zaki – rhythm guitar (2012–present)
Ali Raza – keyboard, backing vocals (2011–present)

Former Members

Mashhad Shahryar - Lead Vocals (2011-2013)
Hyder Ali - Drums (2013-2015)

Timeline

Awards and nominations


Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result
17th Lux Style Awards
2017	Kaaghaz Ka Jahaaz	Best Emerging Talent in Music^[6]	Won

References

^ "The second coming of Pepsi Battle of the Bands | TNS - The News on Sunday". tns.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 16 November 2017.
^ Images Staff (17 September 2017). "Kashmir wins Pepsi Battle of the Bands!". Images. Retrieved 16 November 2017.
^ "'Battle of the Bands' finale: Kashmir crowned winners, epic performances steal the show - The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 18 September 2017. Retrieved 16 November 2017.
^ Images Staff (22 September 2017). "We're 6 socially reserved people who just know how to make music, reveals band Kashmir". Images. Retrieved 16 November 2017.
^ "Pepsi Battle of the Bands: Kashmir takes the crown, epic comeback by EP". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 16 November 2017.
^ ^a ^b Images Staff (21 February 2018). "Who won big at Lux Style Awards 2018?". Images. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
^ "THE NEWS".
^ Pepsi. "Pepsi Battle Of The Bands". www.pepsibattleofthebands.com. Retrieved 16 November 2017.
^ "Pepsi Battle of The Bands: How to vote for 'Kashmir' band". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 16 November 2017.
^ "Pepsi Battle of the Bands: The Finalists, The Good-Bye's & our Review". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 16 November 2017.
^ "Gulf News".
^ Khan, Turayl Azam (13 May 2018). "The evolution of Pepsi Battle of the Bands alumni Kashmir and Badnaam". Retrieved 2 August 2018.
^ NewsBytes. "Acoustic Station drops a new version of Kashmir's 'Soch'". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 10 January 2020.
^ Arif, Aayan (12 December 2019). "Acoustic Station Kicks Off with Soch by Kashmir - The Band". Musicians Of Pakistan.

External links

[1] "The second coming of Pepsi Battle of the Bands | TNS - The News on Sunday". tns.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 16 November 2017.

[2] Images Staff (17 September 2017). "Kashmir wins Pepsi Battle of the Bands!". Images. Retrieved 16 November 2017.

[3] "'Battle of the Bands' finale: Kashmir crowned winners, epic performances steal the show - The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 18 September 2017. Retrieved 16 November 2017.

[4] Images Staff (22 September 2017). "We're 6 socially reserved people who just know how to make music, reveals band Kashmir". Images. Retrieved 16 November 2017.

[5] "Pepsi Battle of the Bands: Kashmir takes the crown, epic comeback by EP". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 16 November 2017.

[Emerging_Talent-6] Images Staff (21 February 2018). "Who won big at Lux Style Awards 2018?". Images. Retrieved 24 February 2018.

[7] "THE NEWS".

[8] Pepsi. "Pepsi Battle Of The Bands". www.pepsibattleofthebands.com. Retrieved 16 November 2017.

[9] "Pepsi Battle of The Bands: How to vote for 'Kashmir' band". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 16 November 2017.

[10] "Pepsi Battle of the Bands: The Finalists, The Good-Bye's & our Review". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 16 November 2017.

[11] "Gulf News".

[12] Khan, Turayl Azam (13 May 2018). "The evolution of Pepsi Battle of the Bands alumni Kashmir and Badnaam". Retrieved 2 August 2018.

[13] NewsBytes. "Acoustic Station drops a new version of Kashmir's 'Soch'". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 10 January 2020.

[14] Arif, Aayan (12 December 2019). "Acoustic Station Kicks Off with Soch by Kashmir - The Band". Musicians Of Pakistan.

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