In conversation with Yasir Akhtar

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English - January 07, 2021 17:00 - 14 minutes - 9.99 MB
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Touqeer Butt of Unity 101 in conversation with Yasir Akhtar (born 23 November 1972) is a Pakistani-British filmmaker, singer, songwriter, actor, director and producer. Akhtar is also the owner of film production company called Pegasus Productions.
Yasir Akhtar started his singing career as a vocalist in the band The Arid Zone in 1989. 'The Arid Zone' launched their first album in 1993 through EMI Pakistan. Later he also produced and performed in various songs as a musician and singer like Kabhi Tu Hoga Mera Milan, Chandni, Teray Naal Dil, Jogi, Zara Man Ko Dekhna, Aey Sanam, My love, Chan Mai, Laut Aao Na, Choom Loo Aasman, Sansani, Araam Naal Kar, Assalamualaika Ya Nabi(SAW) etc. Yasir also performed in various countries like UK, USA, Pakistan, Greece, Spain, UAE etc.

Yasir Akhtar launched the musical band ‘The Arid Zone’ with his friends Kamran Jelani (Keyboards) and Shareb Jaffer (Guitarist). The trio started touring nationwide after the release of the first album 'The Arid Zone-Vol1.

Besides performing in Pakistan and United Kingdom Yasir Akhtar has performed internationally in New York, Chicago, California, Washington DC, Greece, Spain and more. Yasir Akhtar's musical performances and interviews have been aired on B4U Music, Zee TV, MTV Pakistan, PTV Network, Sony Entertainment, BBC Asian Network and many other prominent television channels