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| Name: Amit Birthday: 20th October **** Nicknames: Ams, Charlie |
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Loves:
Flying planes, music, my family and loved ones
Hates:
Have not met anyone that I hate so bad (yet!!)
What are your strengths?
I can make anyone laugh, the others are X rated !!!!
What are your weaknesses:
Women
Ideal Partner :
Some who can keep me interested!!
Ambition:
To become an Airline Pilot
In just three words describe you?
Funny, Cuddly, and Friendly
Use three words others use to describe you?
Funny, Friendly, and Cuddly
Greatest Fear:
Sharks, and ditching a plane in the Ocean at night! (Just think
about it)
Biggest Regret:
Not winning the lottery!
You have three wishes what would you ask for:
1. To have a harem
2. To be millionaire
3. To become a British Airways Pilot
What does your past profession include?
Can't say here!!
How long have you been in the music industry?
About 12 years
What made you turn to music?
A little English band at school
Who influences you?
Dire Straits, DCS, Rishi Rich, Delher Mendhi, Jasbinder Narula.
If you were given the chance to work with another singer who would
it be?
Jasbinder Narula and Hans Raj Hans
Tell us about your new album:
It's a good varied album that is very different to typical PdM style
of music.
I cannot explain it listen to it.
Which is your favourite track:
Ankhiya, and Pyar
Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years
Still in the Music Industry and trying to arrange music and a life
as an Airline pilot
Where do you see yourself in the next 50 years?
I should be still flying, I hope
Are there any words of wisdom that you remember that you would like
to
Pass on to us?
Not really
| Name: Bob Birthday 11.09.73 Star Sign Virgo Nicknames Bob |
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Loves
Beer
Hates
Liars
What are your strengths
Trustworthy, Honest and Easy Going
What are your weaknesses
Beer
Ideal Partner
Miss K
Ambition
Same as everyone else, to make a lot of money and give up work
In just three words describe yourself
Trustworthy, Funny and Weird
Use three words others use to describe you
Funny, Shy and Weird
Greatest Fear
Beer was banned.
Biggest Regret
Playing the drums. There's too much equipment to carry around. I
should have chosen the
Triangle
You have three wishes what would you ask for
1. Get rid of poverty
2. Make everyone get along
3. Bring back Elvis
What does your past profession include
Student
How long have you been in the music industry
15 years
What made you turn to music? I LOVE MUSIC
Who influences you
Can't say that there is one individual that sticks out more than
the others.
If you were given the chance to work with another singer who would
it be
Surinder Shinda
Tell us about your new album
It's a good album that you can listen to over and over again without
getting bored. All the tracks are well put together.
Which is your favourite track
I like THE PUMP
Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years
Playing Gigs and still pushing out pumping tracks
Where do you see yourself in the next 50 years
Old and Grey and still carrying my drums around
Are there any words of wisdom that you remember that you would like
to pass
on to us?
Be good and treat others like you would like to be treated.
| Name: Daljeet. Birthday: 11th July 1974 Star Sign: Cancer |
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Nicknames:
Dal, Jeeta, You the Man
Loves:
My Kids, My Wife, My Family, My Band (not)
Hates:
Liars, marmite and people who don't remember my birthday, hint,
hint PDM Boyz!!
What are your strengths?
Put a smile on any ones face!
What are your weaknesses?
Good old traditional Punjabi Tucker.
Ideal Partner :
My Lovely Wife.
Ambition:
To own my own studio, to teach kids music, and to be very rich and
successful of course !!
In just three words describe yourself:
I - Da - Man !!!
Use three words others use to describe you?
He - Da - Man !!!
Greatest Fear:
Drowning.
Biggest Regret:
Not winning the lottery
You have three wishes what would you ask for:
1. To be a multi Millionaire.
2. To make everyone I know a multi Millionaire
3. To have another 3 wishes.
What does your past profession include?
Whips, Chains, dungeons and Gimp masks, must I go on?
How long have you been in the music industry?
15 years or so.
What made you turn to music?
My Father.
Who influences you?
Well in music, DCS, B21, Delher Mendhi, Gurdaas Maan, Kuldip Manak,
and Surinder Shinda.
If you were given the chance to work with another singer who would
it be?
Sukhwinder, the punjabi dude who sings in bollywood.
Tell us about your new album:
The 'Pump' - It's a must for all the Bhangra lovers out there, this
is one for your collection, this album comes with a 'Satisfaction
Guarantee'
Which is your favourite track:
Akhiaan.
Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years
In my own studio, Very rich driving a DB7! (Dream on)
Where do you see yourself in the next 50 years?
Well if I am still here, Hopefully I will retire in my dream house
and look after my grandchildren.
Are there any words of wisdom that you remember that you would like
to pass
on to us?
As our Dhol player says 'without the Dhol there is no Bhangra'
Name: Jazz Birthday: 31st July Star Sign: Leo |
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Nicknames:
Jazz
Loves:
My Family and my wife...and not forgetting the band.....loves anyone
who loves me.
Hates:
People who cant keep their promises
What are your strengths?
Keeping to my word and being trustworthy
What are your weaknesses?
Haven't got one yet
Ideal Partner :
My Darling Wife
Ambition:
To have my own Graphic Studio Business....to be a success in what
ever I do.
In just three words describe yourself:
Trustworthy, caring, loving
Use three words others use to describe you?
Wait let me ask my friends on this one.....
Greatest Fear:
Playing the dhol naked
Biggest Regret:
Having not played the dhol naked yet
You have three wishes what would you ask for:
1. To be happy
2. End these war amongst countries
3. Make pdm the hottest band in the world
What does your past profession include?
Being a stripper for a local night club
How long have you been in the music industry?
About 17 years
What made you turn to music?
My dear friends and GOD.
Who influences you?
In the bhangra industy it has to be my family first than Gurdas
Maan and finally DCS
If you were given the chance to work with another singer who would
it be?
Gurdas Mann
Tell us about your new album:
This album has everything for everyone....I personally Guarantee
this or your money back.....
Which is your favourite track:
Akhiaan.
Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years
Having my own Graphic Business and making pdm a Successful Bhangra
Band EVER!!!!!!
Where do you see yourself in the next 50 years?
Stilling owning by Graphic business but my children running it and
maybe still playing my dhol for pdm on a wheel chair...
Are there any words of wisdom that you remember that you would like
to pass on to us?
Yes.......everyone should learn how to play the Dhol
| Name: Manjinder
Basra Birthday: 19th April 1972 Star Sign: Aries |
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Nicknames:
Jin
Loves:
Myself
Hates:
Everyone who don't love me
What are your strengths?
My body and good looks
What are your weaknesses?
I have none
Ideal Partner
None..I love myself
Ambition:
None, I have achieved every thing I wanted to do
In just three words describe yourself:
Im a god
Use three words others use to describe you?
He's a god
Greatest Fear:
Running out of food and drink
Biggest Regret:
Not eating or drinking enough
If you were a fly on the wall whose wall would it be on?
My own so I can see how good looking I am
You have three wishes what would you ask for:
1. Barcadi
2. Barcadi
3. And more Barcadi
What does your past profession include?
Water proofer
How long have you been in the music industry?
12 years
What made you turn to music and acting?
I was Bored
Who influences you?
No one
If you were given the chance to work with another singer who would
it be?
Elvis
Tell us about your new album:
It's good
Which is your favourite track:
Ek jinderi
Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years
Dead
Where do you see yourself in the next 50 years?
Very dead
Are there any words of wisdom that you remember that you would like
to pass on to us?
Don't do anything I would
| Name: Pal
Singh Dhesi Birthday: 29th March Star Sign: Figure it out!!!! |
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Nicknames:
Pal, uncle
Loves:
Food
Hates:
Big headed people
What are your strengths?
Being down to earth person
What are your weaknesses?
Beer
Ideal Partner :
My Wife
Ambition:
To sing forever
In just three words describe yourself:
Big Bad Punjabi
Use three words others use to describe you?
Happy, Chilled Out, Relaxed
Greatest Fear:
Snakes
Biggest Regret:
None as of yet
You have three wishes what would you ask for:
1. End of poverty
2. A big Island
3. Make everyone listen to Bhangra Music
What does your past profession include?
Building Houses
How long have you been in the music industry?
Around 15 years
What made you turn to music?
Had always had a love and passion for singing
Who influences you?
My Family
If you were given the chance to work with another singer who would
it be?
Gurdas Mann
Tell us about your new album:
Its called the PUMP its our third album and is out on Kiss records.
I think it is our best album to date
Which is your favourite track:
Pyaar
Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years
Hopefully still producing albums and gigging
Where do you see yourself in the next 50 years?
Retired
Are there any words of wisdom that you remember that you would like
to pass on to us?
Respect your elders (Yeah Boys.....)
| Name: Rajinder
Dhesi Birthday: 2nd February Star Sign: Aquarius |
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Nicknames:
Raj, Jin, Jinder, Shaggy after the cartoon character...
Loves:
Having fun and enjoying life
Hates:
Having to work 5 days a week in an office for living & Big headed
people.
What are your strengths?
I Can get on with anyone , unless you're our Bass player Jin.
What are your weaknesses:
Women and Alcohol
Ideal Partner :
Funny, Caring, Loving, and very Energetic....?
Ambition:
To rule the world and be successful in life.
In just three words describe yourself:.
Happy, Easy going and determined
Use three words others use to describe you?.
Loveable, Kind and Crazy
Greatest Fear:
Heights
Biggest Regret:
Turning Down Aishwariya Rai for a date
You have three wishes what would you ask for:
1. Four cans of Stella Artois
2. A Kebab
3. A copy of Upfront
What does your past profession include?
A horse and Cart
How long have you been in the music industry?
Around ten years
What made you turn to music and acting?
Music was always in my blood and I just had to do something in the
music industry. Also I can't play football to save my life so I
had no choice
Who influences you?
Family and friends
If you were given the chance to work with another singer who would
it be?
I would love to produce a track with Asha Bosle singing a duet with
Madonna
Tell us about your new album:
Its called "The Pump" and its 100% Pure PDM Pump
Which is your favourite track:
The Pump
Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years
Hopefully 5 years younger
Where do you see yourself in the next 50 years?
A lot older and wrinklier
Are there any words of wisdom that you remember that you would like
to pass
on to us?
1. Remember Real beauty comes from within......
2. Life is for living so make the most of it.
3. And never eat with your mouth full.
| Name: Satmaan Birthday: 11th Dec 1975 Star Sign: Yes I have one |
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Nicknames:
Sata, Sati, sat
Loves:
A good time
Hates:
Having a Bath
What are your strengths?
x-ray vision
What are your weaknesses?
Temptation and Kriptonite
Ideal Partner :
A woman with intelligence, ambitions, humour and big b••bs
Ambition:
To be superman
In just three words describe yourself:
A Big Dreamer
Use three words others use to describe you?
Very Big Dreamer
Greatest Fear:
Little Hairy Dwarfs
Biggest Regret:
Sleeping with a Hairy Dwarf
You have three wishes what would you ask for:
1. Peace
2. Happiness
3. And a can of stella artois
What does your past profession include?
Superhero
How long have you been in the music industry?
7hrs and 2 minutes and 44 seconds
What made you turn to music?
God
Who influences you?
Everyone
If you were given the chance to work with another singer who would
it be?
Gurdas Mann
Tell us about your new album:
Its better than everyone elses
Which is your favourite track:
The Pump
Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years
Hopefully on the moon
Where do you see yourself in the next 50 years?
mars
Are there any words of wisdom that you remember that you would like
to pass on to us?
1 Never pick up the soap in prision
2 Never walk into walls
3 Never play with matches
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Interview from Rahim Shah Name: Rahim Shah. We know that's not your real name so what is? No comment! Birthday: 3rd April not telling you the year. Star Sign: Aries. Nicknames: Babloo. Loves: Mum. Hates: Liars. Most Embarrassing Moment: none yet. Most irritating person on earth: Altaf Raja. Why? Because he has taken my song Ghum and made a mess of it. Is there a woman behind your success? Yes. Who? My mum. Ambition: To be an even better singer and human being. What are your strengths? My singing. What are your weaknesses: I feel sorry for people very easily. Who would you like to most have a one to one with: The love of my life. Favourite food: Bindiya (Okra/lady fingers) Favourite drink: Orange juice. Favourite colour: Black and Blue. Favourite song: Bewafa and Saba Ru. Favourite Place: Sawad (my village) Favourite Artist: Salman Alvi, Suresh Wadekar, Sajjad Ali, Adnan Sami and Asha Bhosle. Favourite hangout: My village with my family . In just three words describe yourself: Trusting, confident and honest. Use three words others use to describe you? A humble singer. What were you like as a child? Silly. How silly? Very. I was the one that would tease everyone. What music do you find yourself dancing to? Definitely Eastern music. Ideal Partner: Saba Ru. Biggest achievement: The respect of my fellow musicians. Hobbies: Playing the piano. What is your favourite pastime? Spending time with the family. Greatest Fear: Don't want to lose the person I love again. Biggest Regret: I don't have anyone I can call my own. If you were a fly on the wall whose wall would it be on? I wouldn't want to be on anyone's wall. If you ruled the world what is the first thing you would do: I would clean my own head, heart and intentions so that I could rule the world fairly. You have three wishes what would you ask for: 1. To die reading the Kalimah. 2. Die just as popular as I am now. 3. To be with my love for the rest of my life. You have a million pounds to spend and you have only 24 hours to spend it what do you buy first? I wouldn't buy anything I would build a mosque. What does your past profession include? Studying, studying and more studying. How long have you been in the music industry? 6 years. If you weren't a singer what would you be? A Qari. What made you turn to music? I was pushed into it. Who influences you? Ustad Salman Alvi. If you were given the chance to work with another singer who would it be? Chitra (India playback). Why? Because she sings better than me. Tell us about your new album: I have produced it from my heart and I want people to listen to it with their hearts. Tell us more? It's a 12 track album which has taken year to produce. A lot of hard work has gone into the album. Which is your favourite track: Tap Tap, Bewafa, Saba Ru and Awaargi. Why: Meray dil ki baat - they all form pieces of my life. Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years: I don't even know what I am doing tomorrow. Where do you see yourself in the next 50 years? Only Allah knows. What are your plans for the future: To do something completely different in the music world. Motto: Hisaab baki rakeh na dosti hoti hai na dushmani!! Are there any words of wisdom that you remember that you would like to pass on to us? You can learn anything in 6 months but it takes a lifetime to master it. Message to fans: Reach for the sky and don't look down. |
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Interview
From Tanveer Afridi :
Tanveer Afridi is riding high on the success of his latest release
Jatti. His previous release Guddi was a super hit in Pakistan and
Jatti has already gone through the 200,000 sales barrier in the
first two months of its release. The all singing all dancing star
is tipped to be the next Abrar Ul Haq
and our man in Pakistan Zaheer 'the don' Changazi caught up with
Tanveer for an exclusive.
Interview by Zaheer Changazi
Name:
Tanveer Afridi
Birthday: 3rd January
Star Sign: Capricorn
Nicknames: I don't really
have any
Loves: Sweetoo
Who is Sweetoo? Sweetoo is
the love of my life
What are your strengths?
I am a melody maker and my listeners can judge the rest.
What are your weaknesses?
I can't hurt anyone
In just three words describe yourself ?
Loyal, Friendly and loving.
Use three words others use to describe
you?
A loyal friend
Is there a woman behind your success?
Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Who? My mother
What were you like as a child?
I was a very very naughty child.
What do you mean a naughty child?
Naughty child means an energetic full of fun and entertaining kid
O.K. maybe a little mischievous too.
Hates:
No hates for any one or anything
Most Embarrassing Moment ?
Thank GOD none yet .
Most irritating person on earth ?
All liars Ambition:
Favorite food: Chatni, rooti
and lassi.
Favorite drink: Strawberry
Shake
Favorite color: Black and white
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Favorite
song:
Jeb teri yaad aye (From New album of Raheem Shah)
Favorite Place:
Sawaat valley
Favorite Artist:
Mohammad Rafi
Tell us a joke?
I don't know any kiddish jokes, but let me give it a shot... Well
for my upcoming video I've decided to assign Prince as a female
model and Madonna as a male model.
Tell us a not so kiddish joke?
Then You'd get into big trouble for printing any of my jokes so
lets not go down that road
Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?
As
one of the most favourite and most famous singer and composer in
South Asia.
Where do you see yourself in the next 50 years?
As a well-known International singer and composer. And obviously
with lots of grand children.....
How long have you been in the music industry?
About
4 years .
What made you turn to music?
It's something I always wanted to do ever since I was a kid
and I have worked really hard to achieve my ambitions.
If you weren't a singer what would you be?
Music director.
When are you in the UK ?
Soon Insha Allah
Ideal
Partner would like to work with?
Loyal,
intelligent, hard worker and sincere
Biggest achievement?
Gold disk award and national song contest winner from NTM/PTV
Hobbies:
Music, Music and Music
Greatest Fear:
Nuclear War between India and Pakistan .
Biggest Regret:
Death of my elder sister (Mehnaz Afridi)
If
You have a million pounds to spend and you have only 24 hours to
spend it what do you buy first ?
I'll buy medicine and distribute it to the needy. I can't see people
dying because they are not getting medicine.
If you ruled the world what is the first thing you would do ?
Remove all the poverty from the world
You
have three wishes what would you ask for?
(1) Help the needy people
(2) Free medicine campaign
(3) Want to see the Pakistan as the greatest nation .
Who influences you when it comes to producing your albums?
The hidden artist inside me.
If you were given the chance to work with
another singer who would it be?
Asha Bhosle and Elton John.
Why? As u know I'm a music composer as well and I know
Asha Ji can sing any composition (I've got a few compositions for
her and in the near future you will get to hear them). Elton John
is my favorite because I can fell an Eastern touch in his music.
What does your past profession include?
Advertising and marketing etc..
Tell us about your new album:
My new album is Jatti Laygai mera dil doing super hit business in
Pakistan and soon it will available in UK.
Tell us more about Jatti?
Jatti is an album with more mature combination of melodies,
beats, and catchy lyrics. I sincerely tried to produce an album
with more dedication and devotion to my listeners
Which is your favorite track?
Goli Maar nokri noon, Guddi it kharekka
Why? Because of nice a combination
of lyrics, beat and melody
What music do you find yourself dancing
to?
I can't dance.
What are your plans for the future?
I am putting together an album that is very upbeat and it should
be out in the UK soon after this album under the sound master International
label.
Motto:
To become a legendary star and music geek
Message to fans:
Don't think about yourself only because there are many around you
who need your attention.
Are there any words of wisdom that you remember that you would like
to pass on to us?
My advice to is to never give up. Success comes to those who work
for it.
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Tell
us a little about "Classified"? Where
has "Classified" been recorded? Really?
So you're all featured in the video? Do
you ever fall out with each other? What
about the future? Well
there you have it people. Classified is an album produced
arranged and mixed in Blackburn by a production team all based
in Blackburn. We're sure its gonna be a Name:
Amjad Khan Name:
Nas T Name:
Tariq Khan |
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