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Faheem Abdullah^[1] is an Indian singer-songwriter and composer from Kashmir.^[1] He co-composed and sang the title track of the 2025 Bollywood film "Saiyaara"^[2]^[3] and released his debut album "Lost; Found" in 2024.^[4]

Early life

Abdullah is from Kashmir.^[2] According to "India Today", he has been active in music since approximately 2019.^[4]

Career

Abdullah began releasing songs in 2020. His early song "Jhelum" became a hit in Kashmir, according to "The Hollywood Reporter India".^[3]

In 2023, he signed with a label and released "Ishq" with Rauhan Malik.^[3]^[5]

On 25 May 2024, Abdullah released his debut album "Lost; Found", a 14 track album featuring collaborations with artists including Parvaaz's Khalid Ahmed, Alif's Mohammed Muneem, Zeeshaan Nabi and Pho.^[5] "India Today" described him as "one of the Kashmiri music scene's most exciting torchbearers.^[4]

Bollywood career

In 2025, Abdullah and his longtime collaborator Arsalan Nizami co-composed and performed the title track for the Bollywood film "Saiyaara", directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Yash Raj Films.^[1]^[3]^[6]

Artistry

Abdullah cites RY X and the band Parvaaz as influences, his music often explores themes of love, longing, and his Kashmiri roots.^[2] He has described his album title "Lost; Found" as representing "the tiny pause" between giving up and continuing forward.^[5]

Discography

Studio albums

"Lost; Found" (2024)^[5]^[4]

Notable singles

Jhelum^[3]
Ishq^[3]^[5]
Sajde^[3]
Ehsaas^[3]
Kashmir^[5]
Khawab^[5]

Bollywood playback singing discography

Saiyaara (2025) title track^[2]^[3]^[1]

Awards and recognition

Best Playback Singer (male) for Saiyaara title track in Chetak Awards in 2026.^[7]
Best male singer (popular choice) award for Saiyaara title track and Awara Angaara in News18 Showsha Reel Awards 2026.^[8]

References

1 2 3 4 "Meet men behind Saiyaara title song: Kashmiri engineer who quit his job, musician who came to Mumbai for just 2 weeks". Hindustan Times. 2025-07-21. Retrieved 2026-04-14.
1 2 3 4 Rao, Bindu Gopal (2026-02-11). "Singer-songwriter Faheem Abdullah's journey from Kashmir to Bollywood". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2026-04-14.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 India, Team THR (2025-12-25). "Faheem Abdullah on Becoming a Celebrity After 'Saiyaara': 'It Was Like a Rocket; It Changed My Life'". The Hollywood Reporter India. Retrieved 2026-04-14.
1 2 3 4 Kappal, Bhanuj (2024-05-03). "Faheem Abdullah's debut album | Searching for the sound". India Today. Retrieved 2026-04-14.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Tagat, Anurag (2024-05-24). "Hear Two New Songs from Faheem Abdullah's 'Lost;Found' Album". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 2026-04-14.
↑ "From the 'soundproof' hills of Kashmir to Bollywood: Meet Faheem Abdullah and Arslan Nizami, musicians behind Saiyaara's title track". The Indian Express. 2025-06-19. Retrieved 2026-04-14.
↑ "Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Faheem Abdullah wins Best Playback Singer (Male) award for Saiyaara Title Track". The Indian Express. 2026-04-05. Retrieved 2026-04-14.
↑ "News18 Showsha Reel Awards 2026: Faheem Abdullah, Sachet Tandon, Shilpa Rao Win Big In Popular Choice Music Category". News18. 2026-03-07. Retrieved 2026-04-14.

Category: Year of birth missing (living people) Category:Living people Category:Indian male singers Category:Indian singer-songwriters Category:Indian film composers Category:Singers from Kashmir Category:21st-century Indian singers Category:21st-century Indian composers

[ht2025-1] 1 2 3 4 "Meet men behind Saiyaara title song: Kashmiri engineer who quit his job, musician who came to Mumbai for just 2 weeks". Hindustan Times. 2025-07-21. Retrieved 2026-04-14.

[hindu2026-2] 1 2 3 4 Rao, Bindu Gopal (2026-02-11). "Singer-songwriter Faheem Abdullah's journey from Kashmir to Bollywood". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2026-04-14.

[thr2025-3] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 India, Team THR (2025-12-25). "Faheem Abdullah on Becoming a Celebrity After 'Saiyaara': 'It Was Like a Rocket; It Changed My Life'". The Hollywood Reporter India. Retrieved 2026-04-14.

[it2024-4] 1 2 3 4 Kappal, Bhanuj (2024-05-03). "Faheem Abdullah's debut album | Searching for the sound". India Today. Retrieved 2026-04-14.

[rs2024-5] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Tagat, Anurag (2024-05-24). "Hear Two New Songs from Faheem Abdullah's 'Lost;Found' Album". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 2026-04-14.

[ie2025-6] "From the 'soundproof' hills of Kashmir to Bollywood: Meet Faheem Abdullah and Arslan Nizami, musicians behind Saiyaara's title track". The Indian Express. 2025-06-19. Retrieved 2026-04-14.

[7] "Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Faheem Abdullah wins Best Playback Singer (Male) award for Saiyaara Title Track". The Indian Express. 2026-04-05. Retrieved 2026-04-14.

[news18awards2026-8] "News18 Showsha Reel Awards 2026: Faheem Abdullah, Sachet Tandon, Shilpa Rao Win Big In Popular Choice Music Category". News18. 2026-03-07. Retrieved 2026-04-14.

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