Roxen (band)
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| Roxen | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Genres | Alternative rock Pop rock |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | The Musik Records, Fire Records |
| Website | www.roxentheband.com |
| Members | Mustafa Zahid Haider Halim Shahan Khan |
| Past members | Jawad (Jodi) Omar Halim |
Roxen (Urdu: روظن, literal English translation: "hope") is a Pakistani rock band from Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
The band had a debut studio album Rozen-e-Deewar, released in 2006. Following this, the band had singles Toh Phir Ao and Tera Mera Rishta which featured as soundtracks for the Bollywood movie Awarapan in 2007.
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Music
Roxen was formed back in September 2002 with initial line up of Mustafa Zahid a.k.a. musti, Jawad a.k.a. Jodi and Omar & came out with their debut song Yaadein which labeled them as "another Jal-wannabe band".
After a couple of months they came out with web release of another song called Tau Phir Aoo with its demo version. The song registered over 65000 downloads in one month.[1]
With tints of pop and dark shades of rock too, Roxen hit the market with their debut album on August 31, 2006, titled Rozen-E-Deewar, released under Fire Records in Pakistan, Hom Records in India & Sangeet Records in USA, Canada, the Middle east & the rest of the world.
Roxen's second album 'Bhoola Samundar' release is yet to be announced. Finally, Universal Music has signed Mustafa Zahid and Roxen (band) for a worldwide release of their Upcoming Album.[2]
Discography
Albums
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Rozen-e-Deewar | Fire Records |
| TBA | Bhoola Samundar | Universal Music |
Bollywood
| Year | Song | Film |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Toh Phir Aao | Awarapan |
| Tera Mera Rishta | ||
| 2009 | Khuda Kay Liye | Runway |
| 2012 | Gunaah | Blood Money |
| Teri Yaadon Se | ||
| Jo Tere Sang | ||
| 2013 | Hum Jee Lenge | Murder 3 |
| Yeh Junoon Mera | Shootout at Wadala | |
| Bhula Dena | Aashiqui 2 | |
| 2014 | Mainay Khudko | Ragini MMS 2 |
| Teray Bina | Heropanti | |
| Zaroorat | Ek Villain | |
| Maula Mere | Dr. Cabbie | |
| Teri Adaaon Mein | 3 A.M. |
Pakistani Drama Soundtrack
| Year | Song | Drama Serial | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Tere Liye | Tere Liye | ARY Digital |
| 2015 | Anjaane Raaston Mein | Mere Khwaab Lauta Do | ARY Zindagi |
Singles
- "Bujh Hay Gaya"
- "Meray Saathiya"
- "Kaisay Jiyein" (also used in Bollywood film Murder 3 as Hum Jee Lenge)
- "Dil Main Tum" (Revised with Bunny)
- "Na Kar Deewana" (also used in Bollywood film Awarapan as Tera Mera Rishta)
Band Members
Current members
The band currently has 3 members:
- Mustafa Zahid (Vocals, Lyrics & Compositions)
- Haider Halim (Lead Guitars, Backing Vocals & Compositions)
- Shahan Khan (Guitars)
Past members
- Jawad (Jodi) (Lead Guitars)
- Omar Halim (Bass Guitars)
References
- ↑ Gulf Daily News: Tau phir aao-65,000 downloads in one month
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External links
- Rox3n – Roxen's Official Website
- RoXeN The Band – ROXEN Official Facebook Page
