From Reluctant Voice to National Icon: Abrar-ul-Haq Accidental Journey into Music
Few musicians in Pakistan’s musical landscape can claim as divergent and as human a tale as that of Abrar-ul-Haq. The renowned singer, who has gifted the music industry with eternal songs and is famous for his electrifying stage presence, recently shared an astonishing revelation on the highly popular television program “Mazaq Raat.” Abrar reveals that his professional journey in the music industry was not a result of his passion it happened by accident.
A Chance That Changed Everything
On the show, Abrar-ul-Haq shared the early years of his life with the audience, telling that he never liked music in his childhood. It was never in his aspirations or wish to become a singer. But life had something else planned.
It was while studying at university that fate stepped in. A friend, Shahid Masood, who worked as a producer with Pakistan Television (PTV), was faced with a dilemma when a booked singer did not turn up for a show. On an impulsive thought, he approached Abrar and invited him to sing. That single impromptu performance would become the cornerstone of Abrar-ul-Haq’s future.
No Formal Training—Just Raw Talent
What added more interest to his musical experience was the total lack of formal training. Abrar never used to sing before, never learned singing, and didn’t even regard himself as a singer. But with his surprising PTV performance, something clicked. His passion for music started to develop and along with it, his raw talent started to shine through.
Later, during his university days, Abrar wrote what would eventually become a cultural anthem: “Asaan Te Jana Hai Balo De Ghar.” With the music penned by a local artist, he had the song recorded and the feedback was phenomenal in every sense. The song was an overnight hit, sending him to stardom in a single day.
Cultural Commentary: The Punjabi Identity Crisis
Aside from announcing his musical background, Abrar-ul-Haq also seized the moment to talk about a cultural matter that was dear to his heart: the alienation of the Punjabi language.
He was concerned about how many Punjabi-speaking people are reluctant or shy to use their mother tongue, instead preferring English or Urdu in most public situations. He pointed out that although Urdu is the national language of Pakistan and it should be accorded respect, one’s mother tongue Punjabi in his case should also be one’s point of pride.
He told a funny story about a female fan who would call him constantly and chat Punjabi in huge excitement. He had kept her number marked as “Punjabi Ashiq,” something that had made his family members jealous but that testified to his love for linguistic genuineness.
A Star Born Out of Serendipity
Abrar-ul-Haq’s tale isn’t simply one of music it’s about how life takes us on a path of our destiny when we’re least aware of it. His path smashes traditional tales of passionate vocations, demonstrating that at times, ability has its own method of reaching the top.
Now with decades of success in music, social work, and promoting a strong voice for cultural identity, Abrar is an icon of Pakistani pop and folk music. His unplanned journey into music has become one of the most inspiring tales in Pakistan’s entertainment background.
The Abrar-ul-Haq journey reminds us that greatness often begins where comfort zones end. What started as an unintended performance became the foundation of a legendary career. In a world of carefully curated ambitions, Abrar’s story is a refreshing reminder of how embracing the unexpected can lead to extraordinary paths.
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