Full Name | Attaullah Khan Esakhelvi Niazi |
Date of Birth | August 19, 1951 |
Age | 72 |
Place of Birth | Mianwali, Punjab, Pakistan |
Occupations | Playback singer, actor, composer, poet |
Years Active | 1971 – present |
Spouse | Bazgha (m. 1985) |
Children | Laraib Atta, Sanwal Esakhelvi, Bilawal Atta |
Genres | Folk music, Ghazal, Playback singing, Film |
Popular Songs | – “Ni Oothaan Waale” – “Pyaar Naal” – “Sab Maya Hai” |
Early Life | – Born into the Niazi tribe, a Saraiki-speaking Pashtun tribe – Developed an interest in music despite it being forbidden in his home – Left home at 18 to pursue music – Received encouragement from his school teacher to pursue music |
Musical Career | – Invited to perform on Radio Pakistan, Bahawalpur, in 1972 – Recorded four albums in one recording session in 1977, which became national bestsellers – First concert abroad in the UK in 1980 |
Personal Life | – Received early education from Esakhel – Married five times, with his fourth wife Bazgha being a former actress – Has four children, including Laraib Atta, a professional VFX artist, and Sanwal Esakhelvi, pursuing a career in music |