Muhammad Omer Nadeem, widely known as Omer Nadeem, is a Pakistani British singer, songwriter, composer, music producer, and entrepreneur. He is known for singing in Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi, and English. Nadeem opened Pakistan's first Console Gaming Lounge, 'Eclectic Vibrations,' in DHA, Lahore, in 2010.[1][2][3]

Omer Nadeem
عمر ندیم
Omer Nadeem in his studio, Lahore, Pakistan, April 2013
Omer Nadeem in his studio, Lahore, Pakistan, April 2013
Background information
Birth nameMuhammad Omer Nadeem
Also known asOmer Nadeem
Born (1988-10-23) October 23, 1988 (age 36)
Lahore, Pakistan
GenresPop, rock, acoustic, EDM, bedroom pop, Bollywood, Filmi, R&B, Trap
Occupation(s)singer, songwriter, composer, music producer, accountant (ACCA), entrepreneur
InstrumentsVocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, drums, piano
Years active2001–present
LabelsT-Series, Moviebox, Fire Records (Pakistan), The Orchard Enterprises, Hi-Tech Music, Omer Nadeem Music, Revolve Records, Pristine Records, Allied Records
Formerly ofJal (band), Sifaar (band), Roxen (band)
Spouse(s)Farah Omer (m. 2015)
Websitehttp://omernadeem.com

Early Life

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Omer Nadeem was born and raised in Lahore, Pakistan, in a Muslim family. His father served in the Pakistan Armed Forces, retiring as Lieutenant Colonel, and his mother was a retired Physics Professor.[4] His musical inclination began in childhood, influenced by artists like Michael Jackson, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Mohammed Rafi, and bands like Junoon and Vital Signs.[5]

Nadeem attended Garrison Academy for Boys and later studied at Government College University, Lahore, earning his BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University. He moved to the United Kingdom, where he completed an MBA in International Business from Coventry University and became a qualified Chartered Certified Accountant.

Career

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2001–2004: Nadeem started his musical journey with Jal (Band) in 2001, later forming his band, Sifaar, in 2004. Despite Sifaar's brief tenure, Nadeem continued to contribute to the music scene.[6][7]

2008: After a hiatus, Nadeem returned as a solo artist with the release of 'Dil Ka Diya' and collaborated with Khiza on the album 'Turning Point.'[8][9]

2011–2018: Nadeem continued to release songs, including 'Teri Yaad' and 'Girti Deewar.' He also performed at prestigious venues like Wembley Arena.[10][11]

2021–2022: Notable releases include the album 'Tera Ho Jaun,' featuring the songs 'Tum Na Aoge' and 'Tera Ho Jaun.' He collaborated with Zack Knight on 'Kamlee' and released 'Monotonic' with Mo-Hajir.[12][13]

December 2023: Nadeem became involved in a controversy surrounding Sonu Nigam's song 'Sun Zara,' accusing plagiarism.[14] Nigam publicly apologized,[15] acknowledging the unintentional dispute, sparking discussions on intellectual property in cross-border collaborations.[16][17][18][19]

Bollywood

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Nadeem contributed to Bollywood with songs like 'Sau Baar' from 'Yamla Pagla Deewana' and 'Baat Jo Thi (Yeh Dooriyan)' from 'Yeh Dooriyan.' He also sang for the Lollywood film 'Hijrat.'[20][21]

Drama OSTs

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Nadeem lent his voice to several drama OSTs, including 'Kis Tarah' (Samjhauta Express), 'Teri Meri Dosti,' 'Tu Mila Hai' (Mera Naam Yousuf Hai), and 'Rung.'[22][23]

Year Song Drama Notes
2012 Kis Tarah Samjhauta Express
2012 Teri Meri Dosti Teri Meri Dosti Composed and written by Tausif Ali
2014 Rung Rung Collaboration with Kiran Chaudhry
2015 Tu Mila Hai Mera Naam Yousuf Hai

Personal Life

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Muhammad Omer Nadeem married Farah Omer in Lahore on August 28, 2015, and they have a daughter named Mishal Jehan Omer.

Discography

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Year Song Film / Serial / Album / EP Notes
2004 Hadd Se The Classics Single - Sifaar Band / Omer Nadeem
2005 Bisaat Single - Sifaar Band / Omer Nadeem
2008 Dil Ka Diya - Forgetting The Classics Single
2009 Aey Khuda Turning Point Collaboration with Khiza
2009 Dil Ka Diya Turning Point Collaboration with Khiza
2009 Laut Aana - Bonus Track Turning Point Collaboration with Khiza
2010 Dil Ka Diya - Dance Mix Turning Point Collaboration with Khiza
2010 Tham Zara Spanish Beauty / My Brother's Wife Single
2011 Sau Baar Yamla Pagla Deewana Co-singer Shreya Ghoshal
2011 Baat Jo Thi (Yeh Dooriyan) Yeh Dooriyan Single
2011 Yeh Dooriyan Remix Yeh Dooriyan Single
2011 Baat Jo Thi Yeh Dooriyan (Unplugged Studio Rehearsal) Yeh Dooriyan Single
2011 Teri Yaad Collaboration with Khiza
2012 Teri Meri Dosti Teri Meri Dosti OST
2012 Teri Yaad - No One's Like You The Classics Co-singer Myra Nadeem
2012 Kin Raaston Pay The Classics Single
2012 Kis Tarah Samjhauta Express OST
2014 Rung Rung OST co-singer Kiran Chaudhry
2014 Girti Deewar - You are the Change The Classics Single
2015 Tu Aas Hai Meri Single
2015 Pyaray Baba / Pyari Beti Gao Suno Badlo OST co-singer Zenab Fatimah
2015 Tu Mila Hai Mera Naam Yousuf Hai OST co-singer Zenab Fatimah
2015 Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin - A Tear Drop New Renditions Single
2015 Naide Naide - Come Closer New Renditions Single
2015 Raabta - Heart Connects New Renditions Single
2015 Mere Bina - A Heart Prayer New Renditions Single
2015 Ek Baari Collaboration with Khiza
2016 Dildariyan Collaboration with Khiza
2016 Hai Sun Raha Khuda Hijrat Co-singer Sara Raza Khan
2016 Jab Koi Baat / Love Me Like You Do Single
2017 Jadon Yaad Collaboration with Khiza
2017 Jadon Yaad - Unplugged Live Collaboration with Khiza
2017 Mere Rashke Qamar Collaboration with Khiza
2018 Hadh Unplugged Single
2020 Sun Zara Single - Kamaal R. Khan (KRK) and Sapna Gill
2021 Tum Na Aoge Tera Ho Jaun Single
2021 Tera Ho Jaun Tera Ho Jaun Single
2021 Kabhi Raastay Ka Pata Diya Naat
2021 Labon Ko Single
2022 Kin Raaston Pay (Electric Version) Tera Ho Jaun Single
2022 Jaaneman Sun Zara Deshdrohi 2 Single - Kamaal R. Khan (KRK) and Sapna Gill
2022 Tujhe Dekha Tera Ho Jaun Single
2022 Laut Ana Tera Ho Jaun Single
2022 Marhaba Naat
2022 Dil Single
2022 Kamlee I Am Zack Knight Collaboration with Zack Knight
2022 Tu Apna Nahi Tera Ho Jaun Single
2022 Monotonic Collaboration with Mo-Hajir
2023 Sanu Ek Pal Mashup Single

References

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