Faisal Kapadia


Faisal Kapadia is a Pakistani musician, composer, singer-songwriter, and guitarist. He is best known as the lead vocalist and primary lyricist of rock music band Strings. After dissolution of Strings band, he started singing as solo artist. Faisal Kapadia has directed a number of music videos for his band. Strings made its entry into the Bollywood music in 2006.
He along with fellow Strings member Bilal Maqsood has been a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for Pakistan since September 2005.

Career

Strings

In 1988, the band Strings was formed along with three other members Bilal Maqsood, Rafiq Wazir Ali and Kareem Bashir Bhoy, who were all classmates.

Solo career

After Strings was disbanded, Kapadia continued as a solo singer. He started as solo singer from Coke [Studio (Pakistani TV program)|Coke Studio Pakistan].

Personal life

Kapadia is of Gujarati descent, his family hailing from Rajkot. Indian actress Dimple Kapadia's father was his cousin. He has cited Kishore Kumar and R. D. Burman as influences in addition to U2, Bryan Adams, Sting and Bon Jovi.

Strings discography

;Albums with StringsStrings 2 Duur Dhaani Koi Aanay Wala Hai 30
;Compilation albumHai Koi Hum Jaisa
  • ''Tu Hai Kahaan''

Solo discography

;Albums
  • ''Zindagi Jahaan Le Jaaye''

Coke Studio Pakistan