Music
Attaullah Khan Esakhelvi Biography
Attaullah Khan Esakhelvi (born 19 August 1951) is a legendary Pakistani singer, musician, and poet from Isakhel, Mianwali. Renowned for Punjabi folk music, he gained fame with hits recorded in the late 1970s that became national bestsellers. His work includes Na`at, Sufi poetry, and songs in Punjabi, Urdu, and Hindi. Esakhelvi first performed on Radio Pakistan in 1972 and later gained international recognition with concerts abroad, starting with the UK in 1980. He appeared on Coke Studio seasons 4 and 10, performing songs like Sab Maya Hai and Ni Oothaan Waale. In 2014, he performed in India at a Sufi concert, leaving a lasting impression on audiences worldwide.