Full Name | Shafaullah Khan Rokhri |
Native Name | شفاء اللہ خان روکھڑی |
Born | 1966 |
Birthplace | Rokhri, Mianwali, Pakistan |
Died | 29 August 2020 |
Place of Death | Islamabad, Pakistan |
Genres | Folk, ghazal |
Occupations | Folk singer, songwriter, music composer |
Years Active | 1980s-2020 |
Labels | Rokhri Productions, Thar Production, Pak |
Website | rokhriproduction.com |
Main Languages of Songs | Saraiki, Punjabi |
Famous Collaborations | Produced music with his son Zeeshan Khan Rokhri |
Early Career | Initially joined Punjab Police as a constable, left to pursue music |
Rise to Fame | Started music career in the 1980s, became popular among Saraiki folks |
Notable Achievements | Second most popular singer from the Saraiki belt after Ataullah Khan Esakhelvi |
Notable Works | Produced music show “Folk Studio” featuring Saraiki artists |
Online Presence | Revamped songs and released on YouTube, garnering millions of views |
Family | Married, had a daughter and four sons |
Son | Zeeshan Khan Rokhri, a famous Saraiki singer |
Cause of Death | Cardiac arrest |
Tributes | Condolences from Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar, recognition of contributions to Saraiki music |