Faheem Abdullah
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| Born | 29 September 1997[citation needed] |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
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Faheem Abdullah (born 29 September 1997) is an Indian multidisciplinary artist from Srinagar, Kashmir, known for his creative work across music, cinema and literature. He is a writer-director, filmmaker, singer-songwriter, poet, orator and event manager. Faheem writes and performs in multiple languages including English, Urdu and Kashmiri.[1]
Career
[edit]In 2019, Faheem co-founded Mad in Kashmir, a Srinagar-based film production house aimed at fostering creative storytelling and promoting Kashmiri talent.[2]
He made his directorial debut with the music video Baalyaaro (2020), followed by Jhelum (2020), which also marked his debut as a singer-songwriter. Both projects were produced under the Mad in Kashmir banner.
Faheem gained widespread recognition in 2025 after performing the soulful title track "Saiyaara" for the film Saiyaara (2025), directed by Mohit Suri and starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda.[3] His performance received praise for its emotional depth and vocal texture, establishing him as one of the emerging voices from Kashmir in the Indian music industry.[4]
Following the success of Saiyaara, Faheem signed a long-term collaboration with Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series for upcoming music projects, beginning with the single Bichadna (2025).[5][6]
In interviews, Faheem has cited Aashiqui 2 and the works of composer Mohit Suri as major influences that shaped his musical journey.[7] In a statement to Mid-Day, he said, “There’s a lot more to Kashmir than romance and conflict,” highlighting his intent to represent diverse narratives through art.[8]
Filmography
[edit]As director
[edit]- Baalyaaro (2020)
- Jhelum (2020)
As playback singer
[edit]- Saiyaara (2025) – "Saiyaara" (title track)
References
[edit]- ^ "Meet men behind 'Saiyaara' title song — Arslan Nizami, Faheem Abdullah, Kashmiri engineer". Hindustan Times. 21 July 2025. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
- ^ "Saiyaara singer Faheem Abdullah ties up with T-Series for future projects". Cinema Express. 29 July 2025. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
- ^ "Instagram made 'Saiyaara' singer Faheem Abdullah viral long before the film did". NDTV. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
- ^ "Faheem Abdullah and Arslan Nizami: Musicians behind Saiyaara's title track from the soundproof hills of Kashmir to Bollywood". Indian Express. 19 June 2025. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
- ^ "'Saiyaara' singer Faheem Abdullah bags major deal with T-Series". Hindustan Times. 28 July 2025. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
- ^ "'Saiyaara' singer Faheem Abdullah partners with Bhushan Kumar's T-Series for new projects". India Today. 28 July 2025. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
- ^ "'Saiyaara' musician Faheem Abdullah reveals 'Aashiqui 2' influenced him to pursue music". Times Now News. 5 July 2025. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
- ^ "'Saiyaara' musician Faheem Abdullah: There's a lot more to Kashmir than romance and conflict". Mid-Day. 30 June 2025. Retrieved 10 November 2025.