Haniya Aslam (28 April 1978 – 11 August 2024) was a Pakistani musician. She first came to the public's attention as member of the duo Zeb and Haniya along with her cousin Zebunnisa Bangash in 2007. In 2014 she left the group and moved to Canada for studies. Later she pursued her solo career in Canada.[1][2]
Haniya Aslam | |
|---|---|
ہانیہ اسلم | |
| Born | Haniya Aslam April 28, 1978 Karachi, Pakistan |
| Died | August 11, 2024 (aged 46) |
| Education | |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Relatives | Zebunnisa Bangash |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Pop, Sufi |
| Years active | 2007–2024 |
| Labels | Fire Records (former) |
Later, she returned to Pakistan, becoming a successful and beloved musician, producer, engineer and composer, including for some of the country's most important shows, such as Coke Studio.[3]
Having begun her career as a studio intern for famed Pakistani guitarist, producer and bandleader Mekaal Hasan, she distinguished herself for the joy she showed in working with and mentoring younger artists, especially women. She also served as a co-author on one of the few in-depth histories of contemporary youth music in Pakistan.
Haniya died from cardiac arrest on 11 August 2024, at the age of 46.[4][5]
Filmography
edit| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Films | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2013 | Madras Cafe | Collab with Shantanu Moitra | [6] |
| 2014 | Highway | Ukulele and guitar for "Maahi Ve" | [7] |
| 2014 | In Difference | composer | short film |
| 2015 | Loev | Soundtrack (Chal Diye) | |
| 2016 | Lala Begum | sound designer | short film |
| 2016 | Maypole Rose | sound recordist | short film |
| 2016 | Dobara Phir Se | Background score | debut |
Television
edit| Television | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Television Series | Role | Notes |
| 2013 | Behadd | performed the song Chal Diye | as Zeb and Haniya |
| 2013 | Coke Studio (season 6) | singer | as Zeb and Haniya |
| 2009 | Coke Studio (season 6) | singer | as Zeb and Haniya |
| 2009 | Nestlé Nesvita Women of Strength '09 | guest | talk show |
Discography
editAlbums
edit| Albums | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Album | Label | Notes |
| 2008 | Chup! | Fire Records | debut album as Zeb and Haniya |
| 2011 | Kya Khayal Hai | MTV India | single [8][9] |
References
edit- ^ Chugh, Ayesha. "Interview with Haniya Aslam of Pakistani Band Zeb and Haniya". Archived from the original on 1 September 2012.
- ^ Rehman, Maliha (28 August 2016). "FirstPerson: "Music is not a competitive sport" – Zeb Bangash". Dawn. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
- ^ PTI (12 August 2024). "Pakistani musician Haniya Aslam dies, cousin Zeb Bangash confirms the news". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
- ^ "Musician, producer Haniya Aslam of Zeb and Haniya passes away". Images. 12 August 2024.
- ^ Report, Dawn (13 August 2024). "Musician Haniya Aslam is no more". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
- ^ "Pak musician Haniya Aslam, who worked with AR Rahman in Highway, dies after suffering a cardiac arrest; music partner Zeb Bangash confirms". The Indian Express. 12 August 2024. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
- ^ MINT, LIVE (12 August 2024). "Pakistan singer Haniya Aslam, who sang for Alia Bhatt movie 'Highway', dies of cardiac arrest". LIVE MINT. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
- ^ sher.khan (25 October 2011). "Zeb and Haniya appear in 'The Dewarists'". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
- ^ "The enchanting cousins: Zebunnia Bangash and Haniya Aslam". DNA India. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
External links
edit- Haniya Aslam at IMDb
- Haniya Aslam discography at Discogs