Bilal Maqsood

Bilal Maqsood (Urdu: بلال مقصود) is a Pakistani singer-songwriter, composer, music video director and painter better known for being a founding member of the pop-rock band Strings (1988–2021).

Bilal Maqsood
Maqsood (left) with his father, Anwar Maqsood
Background information
Born (1971-03-23) 23 March 1971
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • composer
  • Music video director
  • Painter
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • Bass
  • Vocals
Years active1988–present

With his Strings partner Faisal Kapadia he was the director and co-producer of Coke Studio Pakistan from 2014 to 2017 and has also directed a number of music videos for his band as well for other artists.

In 2020 he became the director and executive producer of another musical show, Velo Sound Station, for its first season.

After the end of Strings in 2021 he has chosen a solo career that he launched in 2022.

He along with fellow Strings band member Bilal Maqsood has been a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for Pakistan since September 2005.

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