Goher Mumtaz (Urdu: گوہر ممتاز) is a Pakistani musician, singer-songwriter, music composer, guitarist and actor.[2] He is famous for being the founding member of the rock band, Jal.[3]
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| Born | 27 July 1981[1] Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
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| Years active | 2002–present |
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Early life
editGoher was born in Lahore. As a child, Goher practiced music on a keyboard which he got as a gift. At 16, he sold his bike to buy his first guitar which he hid under his bed due to parent's restrictions.[3]
After his high school exams, Goher suffered an accident and was confined to bed for six months. This gave him time and space to grasp[clarification needed] every note in the music that he listened to. With no formal training, Goher taught himself composition, song writing and singing. Later, he won in many college-level music competitions and gained momentum by performing at local restaurants in Lahore.[3] He was inspired by Pakistani Bands Junoon and Vital Signs, and wanted to form a band of his own like them.
Personal life
editSince 2016, he's married to Anum Ahmed, who made her acting debut with him in the 2016 Hum TV drama Kathputli, and who's interested in filmmaking as well.[4]
Formation of Jal
editGoher and Atif Aslam were college fellows and they used to sing in college concerts. They thought to form a band and released their first song "Aadat" on the Internet. The song was written and composed by Goher and sung by Atif. By the time the song was released it became a major hit in the subcontinent and all radio and TV stations started playing that song.
After the major hit, "Aadat", Goher and Atif started getting concert queries, they then decided to give a proper name to their band, so they named it Jal (water in Sanskrit) and performed in various concerts with this name and line-up of Goher on guitars and Atif on vocals.
Later on Atif, left the band because of some differences and he pursued his solo career, while Goher formed the new line-up and brought Farhan Saeed on vocals and Amir Sheraz (Shazi) on bass. With this new line-up, Jal released their first studio album Aadat in 2003. The album was a major hit in both Pakistan and India and won various awards. With the same line-up, Jal released Boondh in 2007, and again it was a major hit and the band won many awards. They performed in numerous concerts with the same line-up. Jal also performed two songs in Coke Studio (Pakistan) in season 4.
In 2011, Farhan Saeed left the band because of some personal differences. Therefore, Goher took the position of lead vocalist and brought Saad Sultan on lead guitar.
Jal released album, Pyass worldwide in 2013 and performed in many concerts with this line-up. The album was nominated as best album of the year in Hum Awards and Lux Style Awards.
Brand ambassador of Gibson Guitar
editGoher Mumtaz became the first brand ambassador of Gibson Guitar Corporation in the subcontinent. It was a unique achievement and he gained it because of his exceptional guitar skills and composition of melodies which changed the course of pop music in the subcontinent.
Goher Mumtaz as lead vocalist of Jal
editAfter the departure of Farhan Saeed, Goher took the charge of vocalist of his band. In the beginning he faced criticism regarding his vocal abilities but after performing in various concerts with more than 20 songs in each concert, Mumtaz proved himself fully capable of taking charge of his band as the lead singer. Jal's third studio album was released and all the songs were sung by Goher himself except one song, "Dil Ki Baat", which was sung by Shazi.
Later on he released many singles in his own voice and mesmerized his fans with his voice. "Tery Baajon", "Laiyan Laiyan" and "Ooncha" were super hit songs in Goher`s own voice. His fans used to like him as lyricist, composer and guitarist but after these songs they started liking him as singer as well.
Acting career
editDue to his looks and performances in music videos Goher was approached by many directors and was offered many roles of TV Dramas. Initially, he rejected all the offers as he wanted to give his full attention to music only but after so many requests he signed his first drama Kountry Love starring Mawra Hocane, Urwa Hocane and other various artists of Pakistani drama industry.
After receiving overwhelming response Goher took his acting career seriously and signed another serial Tanhai for Hum TV.
After that he has been acting in dramas which are being aired on Geo TV, Hum TV, and ARY Digital. The roles played by him got much fame in social media specially the character Sameer who was a music teacher in drama serial Uff Yeh Mohabbat and his negative character of Adil in Ghayal.
In 2017, Goher signed another TV serial called Faisala along with Sonia Mishal, which aired on ARY Digital. He is playing the lead role of a very nice guy Asad in this drama. Goher has alson written, composed and sung OST of the song which is named with serial title that is "Faisla".
Patriotic songs
editGoher has immense love for his country Pakistan and that love can easily be seen from the number of songs he has dedicated to his country and Pakistan Armed Forces. He dedicated his song "Tu Qadam Berhaye Ja" to the victims of the Army Public School massacre and armed forces of Pakistan. He also released a song "Ooncha", which was dedicated to Pakistan Air Force. Earlier, Jal had released a song "Ye Mera Pakistan", which was another patriotic song.
Big screen debut
editGoher Mumtaz amazed his fans in his guest appearance in Pakistani film Lahore Se Aagey along with Ali Zafar. Though it was only a guest appearance but also it was first ever film appearance. The main cast of film includes Saba Qamar and Yasir Hussain.[5]
Discography
editAlbums
edit| Year | Title | Label |
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| 2004 | Aadat | Sadaf Stereo |
| 2007 | Boondh | Fire Records |
| 2013 | Pyaas | M Records, Universal Music |
| TBA | Baarish | Jal's Youtube Music & Spotify |
Singles
edit| Year | Title | Detail(s) |
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| 2008 | Sajni (Reprise) | Lux Style Awards |
| 2010 | Uraan | Worldcup Song |
| 2011 | Dam Hai Toh Samnay | International Boxing Championship |
| 2012 | Ik Aarzu – Unplugged | Single (not included in Album Pyaas) |
| 2015 | Tu Qadam Berhaye Ja | Pakistan Armed Forces |
| Teray Baajon | Single | |
| Ooncha | Pakistan Defence Day Song | |
| 3 Albums Medley | JAL's 1st Official Medley (Songs: Chup Chup, Kash Yeh Pal, Woh Lamhay, Mahia) | |
| 2017 | Parinda | Single |
| 2018 | Pakistan Hai Wo | Pakistan Independence Day Song |
| 2020 | Bhanwaray | Single |
| Bhanwaray (Rendition) | Bhanwaray (Rendition) ft. DJ Santronix | |
| 2022 | Rooh-e-Jal | Soul Mix Mashup |
| 2023 | Parinda - Live Version | From Upcoming Album Baarish |
| Beh Gaya | From Upcoming Album Baarish |
Coke Studio Pakistan
edit| Year | Title | Co-Singer |
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| 2011 | "Ik Aarzu" | |
| "Panchi (Reprise)" | QuratulAin Balouch |
Pakistani drama soundtracks
edit| Year | Song | Drama Serial | TV Channel |
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| 2013 | "Tanhai" | Tanhai | Hum TV |
| 2014 | "Laiyan Laiyan (Cover)" | Uff Yeh Muhabbat | Geo TV |
| "Dil Jhoomay" | |||
| "Pyar Hai" | |||
| "Rona Nahi" | |||
| 2015 | "Khel Sajna" | Neelum Kinaray | Hum Sitaray |
| 2017 | "Sun Saiyaan Tere Ishq Diyan Khairan Mangiyaan" | Qurban | ARY Digital |
| "Faisla" | Faisla | ||
| 2023 | "Aasman Pe Likhi Hai Dua" | Dagh e Dil | Hum TV |
Filmography
edit| † | Denotes film / drama that has not released yet |
| † | Denotes films / drama that are currently on cinema / on air |
Film
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2016 | Lahore Se Aagey | Judge | Guest appearance | [5] |
| 2024 | Abhi | Debut as lead role; Releasing on Eid al-Adha 2024 | [6] |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes | Ref, |
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| 2011 | Kountry Luv | A-Plus TV | Acting debut | [7] | |
| 2013 | Tanhai | Faiz | Hum TV | [8] | |
| 2013 | Kahin Chand Na Sharma Jaye | Hum TV | Teleflim | ||
| 2014 | Uff Yeh Mohabbat | Sameer | Geo TV | ||
| 2014 | Bhanwar | Hum Sitaray | |||
| 2016 | Kathputli | Sheraz | Hum TV | [9] | |
| 2016 | Ghayal | Adil | ARY Digital | [10] | |
| 2017 | Neelam Kinaray | Ijaz | Hum TV | [11] | |
| 2017 | Faisla | Asad | ARY Digital | Lead role | [12] |
| 2017 | Baaghi | Pakistan Idol Judge | Urdu 1 | Cameo | |
| 2018 | Ishq Mein Kaafir | Fahad | A-Plus TV | Lead role | [13] |
| 2019 | Mere Humdam | Haris | Hum TV | [14] | |
| 2023 | Dagh e Dil | Ibad | Hum TV |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Hottie of the week: Goher Mumtaz". The Express Tribune. 17 September 2013. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
- ^ Amer, Sameen. "Touching base with Goher Mumtaz". The News International. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
- ^ a b c "Official Website". Archived from the original on 8 March 2012.
- ^ "I will be choosy with my roles: Anum Ahmed". The Express Tribune. 17 April 2016. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
- ^ a b Haq, Irfan Ul (17 September 2016). "Gohar Mumtaz to make film debut with Lahore Se Aagey". Dawn Images. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
- ^ Javeria (15 May 2024). "Pakistani Movie "Abhi" will Release on Eid ul Adha 2024". Fusion Pakistan. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
- ^ "Spotlight: Jal's Goher makes his TV debut". Dawn. 24 July 2011. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
- ^ Moiz, Sidrah (7 July 2013). "Did you know?: Goher Mumtaz gears up for Cookie | The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
- ^ "Gohar Mumtaz With Wife Anum on HUM TV Drama 'Kathputli'". Ahmed Hussain. Magprime. 3 February 2016. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
- ^ "Ghayal – ARY Exclusive Digital Drama". arydigital.tv. 30 November 2016. Retrieved 25 June 2016.
- ^ Haq, Irfan Ul (10 October 2015). "Drama Neelum Kinarey highlights the hidden beauty of Kashmir: Gohar Mumtaz". Dawn Images. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
- ^ "Goher Mumtaz And Sonia Mishaal Team Up For Faisla". reviewit.pk. 23 July 2017. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
- ^ "Ishq Mein Kafir: Saboor Aly & Gohar Mumtaz To Share Screen – VeryFilmi". VeryFilmi. 18 July 2018. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
- ^ Khan, Saira (30 November 2018). "HIP Exclusive: Goher Mumtaz signs his next project, "Meray Humdum"". HIP. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
