Junaid Jamshed

In 1994, he released his debut solo album Junaid of Vital Signs which also quickly became a national hit, followed by "Us Rah Par" in 1999 and "Dil Ki Baat" in 2002. Since then he has focused on religion and concentrated on singing hymns. His debut album Jalwa-e-Janan in 2005 was followed by Mehboob-e-Yazdaan in 2006, Badr-ud-Duja in 2008, and Badee-uz-zaman in 2009. All three of his albums have been available for download. All 3 Nasheed Albums]. He also runs a boutique with the name "J.", read as "Jay Dot", which has several outlets all over Pakistan.
Early life and Family
Junaid is the son of Jamshed & Nafeesa Akber Khan. His father was a Pakistan Air Force officer. Junaid Jamshed studied in boarding school before joining UET, Lahore. Though he applied for the Pakistan Air Force but could not qualify due to eye sight weakness. His siblings include: Humayun Jamshed, Omer Jamshed and sister Muneeza.[1]

Devotion to Islam
Junaid Jamshed has currently given up singing songs with musical instruments. The use of musical instruments other than the voice and the drum is an area of strong debate in Muslim jurisprudence, considered harām and this is the primary reason Junaid has given for retreating from the pop music spotlight. The Secondary reason is the concert incident with the sister of Junaid Jamshed which made him feel guilty and responsible for other women. He now limits his singing to songs that praise God, and focuses on the practice of Islam and its pious personalities - somewhat along the lines of former Cat Stevens now famously known as Yusuf Islam.

Junaid is now an active member of the Tablighi Jamaat[2] (The phrase "Tablighi Jamaat" translates to "Preachers Group"). He frequently travels the world and inspires Muslims to improve their practice of Islam.

 Vital Signs
Though the Vital Signs were launched in early 1986 in Rawalpindi by Rohail Hyatt and Shahzad Hasan (Shahi), it was a while later when Junaid, then a young engineering student from Lahore, joined them as their lead singer. Though their hit debut single "Dil Dil Pakistan" skyrocketed them into fame, the song's success was not seen by him as something that would turn him into a professional musician. Junaid who wanted to become a professional engineer, initially didn't want to have anything to do with music other than just treating it as a hobby. However, Rohail and Shahzad soon managed to convince him otherwise.[3]. In 2003, BBC World Service conducted an international poll to choose ten most famous songs of all time. Around 7000 songs were selected from all over the world. According to BBC, people from 155 countries/islands voted Dil Dil Pakistan was third in top 10 songs.[4]

 Haamd-o-Naat Albums
2009 - [Badee-uz-zaman]translated as (the wonder of the age)
2008 - [Yaad-e-haram] (trans: remembrance of Haram)
2007 - [BADRUD-DUJA SHAMSUDDUHA] (trans: the 14th night moon (full moon) in complete darkness.)
2006 - [Mehboob-e-Yazdaan] (trans: The Beloved of God)
2005 - [Jalwa-e-Janan] (trans:the sight of the beloved)(Junaid's debut album of Hamds and Na'ats)

 Discography
2001 - Dil Ki Baat
2000 - The Best of Junaid Jamshed
1999 - Us Rah Par
1994 - Junaid of Vital Signs
1995 - Hum Tum
1992 - Aitebar
1990 - Sanwali Saloni
1986 - Dil Dil Pakistan

Music videos
Guitar 93(directed by Shoaib Mansoor)

 Play Acts
Dhundle Raste (Television mini-series)

 Vital Signs
Us Rah Par
Woh Kon Thi
Hum Rahay Raahi
Chhupa Lena
Dil Maangay
Sanwali Saloni
Hum Tum
Yaad Karna
Aankhhon Ko Aankhhon Ne
Hum Hain Pakistani
Mere Dil Tu Hai
Na Tu Aaegi
Tu Hai Kahan
Tum Door Thay
Tumhara Aur Mera Naam
Qasam Us Waqt Ki
Chehra
Ye Shaam
Aaj Phir Chalein Dosto
Ab Jiya Na Jaaye
Aik Sapna Kho Gaya Tha
Aitebar Bhi Aa Hee Jaayega
Baatein Purani Baatein
Do Pal Ka Yeh Jeevan Hai
Gore Rang Ka Zamana
Guzre Zamane Wali
Jal Na Jaana
Mera Dil Nahin Available
Oh Meri Raaton Ke Pehle Sapne*
Tere Liye Hai Mera Dil

 Solo
Dil Ki Baat
Us Rah Par (directed by Shoaib Mansoor)
Qasam Us Waqt Ki original name Junaid of Vital Signs

Hit Singles
Dil Dil Pakistan
Tum Milgaey
Goray Rang Ka zamana
Sanwali Saloni
Aitebaar
Tumhara Aur Mera Naam
Pehli Dharkan
Jo Kehna Hai
Mehndi Ki Raat
Aankhon Ko Aankhon Ne
Us Rah Par
Na Tu Aaegi
Dil Ki Baat
Yaar
Tum Kehti Ho