Kaifi Khalil Age, Girlfriend, Family, Biography & More

Some Lesser Known Facts About Kaifi Khalil

• The hit song ‘Kana Yaari’ brought Kaifi Khalil, a Pakistani singer and music composer, into the spotlight. His collaboration as a vocalist with the Pakistani rapper Eva B and Tambura player Abdul Wahab Bugti on the popular TV show Coke Studio Season 14 gained him immense popularity.

• Khalil was raised in a modest home situated in the urban-slum district of Lyari, a neighborhood infamous for its rampant violence, criminal elements, and drug-related activities. It was during this upbringing that Khalil developed a passion for music, inspired by observing his father, a talented musician. Presently, Kaifi Khalil resides in his home in Lyari.

• In order to survive financially following the death of his father, Khalil took on a variety of unconventional jobs. Eventually, the music enthusiast managed to purchase a used guitar with the money he had saved, and he taught himself to play it by watching instructional videos on YouTube.

• His formal music training began when he was introduced to MAD School, a performing arts academy in Karachi, by a friend.

• During an interview, Khalil opened up about the challenges he faced when first learning music, recounting instances of being bullied by his neighbors. He shared how individuals would taunt him by tugging at his guitar and using derogatory names as he made his way to his music classes.

• Khalil, under the mentorship of artistic directors Nida Butt and Hamza Jafri at MAD School, was fortunate enough to form partnerships with several renowned Pakistani musicians.

• Kaifi Khalil began his own YouTube channel in July 2015. It was in November 2016 when he shared his first video, an acoustic rendition of the Balochi song “Mani Tawe Dost”. Before long, he developed a distinctive musical style by blending traditional Balochi melodies with contemporary music. On his YouTube channel, you can find a collection of his covers, encompassing various Balochi and Urdu songs.

• He had the opportunity to perform on several platforms thanks to his involvement with the Karachi-based Non-profit organization ‘I AM KARACHI,’ dedicated to promoting socio-cultural activities in Pakistan.

• Kaifi Khalil presented him with the I AM KARACHI HOPE AWARD (2016).

• In 2016, Kaifi Khalil participated in the I AM KARACHI Music Festival, showcasing his talent on stage.

• In 2017, under his own independent label, he dropped a track called “Chammani Ars.”

• In 2019, he made an appearance on the Pakistani talk show ‘The Chiragh Baloch Show’.

• His 2020 song “Bya K Bacheke Abdaale” brought him into the limelight, accumulating over 1 million views on YouTube.

• He took to his YouTube channel in 2020 to lend his voice to the track “Tauba Tauba.” In the description of the song, he disclosed its significance and emotional value as it was penned and composed by his father for his mother, as a heartfelt tribute to her. Additionally, the year 2020 witnessed the publication of the book “Tauba Tauba” authored by Kaifi Khalil.

• He also lent his voice to other singles like Baali Guraab (2021), Kadi Kaye (2021), and Mast (2022).

• His life took a significant turn when he was offered a role by Zulfiqar Jabbar Khan, the renowned producer of Coke Studio (2022), a popular Pakistani music TV show.

• Kaifi Khalil, Eva B, and Wahab Ali Bugti joined forces to produce the captivating Balochi pop track “Kana Yaari” for Coke Studio (2022). Kaifi Khalil took charge of the song’s lyrics and composition, while Eva B added her remarkable rap skills. Within just three days of its release, the song garnered a staggering 3.2 million views, catapulting Kaifi Khalil into the realm of YouTube stardom.

• In the “about” section of his Facebook account, he has stated: “I have an unattractive appearance.”

• During the interview, Kaifi Khalil shared his aspiration to establish a band. He explained that whenever he was invited to perform at colleges or universities, they consistently requested a complete band rather than a solo singer.

• Khalil has a strong liking for English pop songs, and one of his favorite tracks happens to be “Somebody Else” (2016) by the renowned English pop-rock band ‘1975’.