Asad Abbas (1985-2023) was a Pakistani singer, who was a former member of the Pakistani band ‘Mekaal Hasan Band.’ He was featured in season 6 of ‘Coke Studio.’ In 2023, he died after suffering from a kidney-related disease.
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Asad Abbas was born in 1985 (age 38 years; at the time of death) in Faisalabad, Pakistan. He belonged to Lahore, Pakistan.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 8″
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Family
He belonged to a Muslim family of musicians in Faisalabad and Lahore in Pakistan.
Parents & Siblings
His father is a musician.
Asad Abbas with his father
His brother, Ali Abbas, is a Pakistani folk and contemporary artist.
Asad Abbas with Ali Abbas
His paternal grandfather, Mohammad Sadiq, was also considered a pioneer of Pakistani folk music. In 2021, Asad and his brother released a song titled ‘Lag Gae Nain Averay’ to give a tribute to their grandfather.
Wife & Children
He was survived by his wife and a son named Naqi Abbas.
Asad Abbas’ son Naqi Abbas
Career
Singer
He began his singing career by participating in a Pakistani singing reality TV show titled ‘Pakistan Sangeet Icon’ season 1 and won the show.
Asad Abbas as the winner of ‘Sangeet Icon’
In 2010, he debuted as a lead vocalist in the Pakistani sufi rock band ‘Mekaal Hasan Band;’ however, he left the group in 2011.
Asad Abbas as a member of ‘Mekaal Hasan Band’
In 2013, he hit the spotlight after he performed the song ‘Mahi Gal’ at Coke Studio season 6.
Asad Abbas performing at Coke Studio in 2013
One of his popular songs, ‘Kadi Aa Mil Sanwal Yaar Ve,’ was featured in Hum TV’s 2020 Pakistani TV series ‘Raqs-e-Bismil.’ In 2018, he released an album titled ‘Yadaan.’
Cover of the 2018 Pakistani album ‘Yadaan’
He has released many melodious songs including ‘Lori Sunawan Aa Asghar’ (2020), ‘Laal Shah Mushahdi Da Dar’ (2020), ‘Aae Darbar Mein Zainab’ (2021), ‘Ya Ali Apko Mana Jay’ (2022), and ‘Woh Ghar Jahan Hukm Jahan’ (2022).’
Awards
- Lux Award
Asad Abbas receiving Lux Award
Car Collection
He owned a Mercedez car; however, he had to sell it to contribute to funds for his kidney treatment.
Death
On 15 August 2023, he passed away at the age of 38 after suffering from kidney disease.
Facts/Trivia
- Asad Abbas had performed in many cities overseas including Paris, Toronto, and Tampa.
Asad Abbas performing in Toronto
- In a 2023 interview, Abbas shared that he had been dealing with kidney failure for the past seven years. He mentioned that he had already spent approximately 70 million Pakistani rupees on his treatment. He had requested his family to sell their properties in Lahore and Faisalabad to gather funds for his medical care. He had also used up the 10 million Pakistani rupees he had won in a music competition and had even sold his Mercedes. He shared that his mother had passed away upon learning about his condition.
- The singer was facing financial difficulties and had reportedly reached out for financial assistance for a kidney transplant, as reported by media in Pakistan. According to sources, he was battling kidney disease and had been undergoing dialysis four days a week. He mentioned that he required 50 million Pakistani rupees for his treatment but was facing difficulties in arranging the funds. In an interview with a Pakistani news agency, he requested financial aid and said,
I am undergoing dialysis, ‘mujhe doctors ne jawab dediya hai’ (Doctors aren’t hopeful). They say I need to be shifted to America for treatment, just like Alamgir. I am in need of financial assistance and I would urge the government to provide me with that. I have no car, and a family to support. I have been suffering from this ailment for seven years and now, both my kidneys have failed. They tried to do a kidney transplant earlier but it was unsuccessful. I have also been a singer for Mekaal Hasan Band, won a Lux Style Award, a Tamgha-e-Imtiaz and I have served my country as an artist for many years.”
- He was often spotted smoking hookah in public.
Asad Abbas smoking hookah at a resort
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