Spot Light: Nauman Khan Lasharie

For Ad Gall

By

[Interview by Sadaf Fayyaz]

[Photography by Sadaf Fayyaz & Teejay]

He is one of the best voices that I have ever heard. He has also been an active part of Safar ul Ishq, a musical series of PTV based on Sufi poetry of legendary poets like Sachal Sarmast, plus he has been working on his own songs too. Being a main face of K2 TV, I happen to hold a lot of respect for him. Apart from being a host and model, he defines music as his biggest addiction and supreme obsession. “Nauman is my all time favorite singer. He is competent of singing almost all genres of music. He can astoundingly sing anything like folk, semi-classical, ghazal, pop, soft romantic and fast item numbers. What I can say about him is that he is a true pride of Islamabad.” Khurram Latifi

Complexes: None as such

What turns me on: A Good Smell

What turns me off: A nasty Smell

Philosophy of life: Live and Let Live

Secret Ambitions: It won’t be a secret any more if I tell you. J

Biggest Crush: Demi Moore and Madhubala

Favorite Musicians: Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Mehdi Hassan, Mohammad Rafi, Kishore Kumar and Abida Parveen

I would love to perform with: Abida Parveen

I would love to see my country: A super power

Favorite Car: A 94- model car that my late father gifted me

Three things that I hate about music industry: Singers’ Exploitation, Dirty Politics & Nepotism

Three things that I dislike about media: Exploitation, Misuse of artists & gender discrimination

What do I enjoy the most out of modeling, singing and hosting? Singing, off course

If I could change one thing about myself, what it could be? I am happy the way I am.

Favorite Dress: A casual jeans with a shirt

Favorite place to hang out: It could be any place with my friends and any restaurant that serves Baluchi food

Favorite Movie: Prestige & Scent of a Woman

Favorite Actors: Al Pacino, Aamir Khan and some of our politicians. J

Characteristics that attract me as person: Honesty, affection and impartiality

Three Things I hate to do: Waking up early, ironing my clothes & showing diplomatic behavior in media

Three Things I love to do: Singing, Music direction & sleeping

As a kid I was: Very gentle and sports maniac

What I always put off until tomorrow: Replying to emails and text messages

My Craziest Fan: I have one: She keeps sending me texts and keeps sending me my pictures.

Experience with Safar ul Ishq: Truly overwhelming: can’t define with the help of words

Success to me is: Gratification and self-satisfaction

Question I hate: Are you married?

Question I love: What’s the reason behind your success?

Food that makes me crazy: Biryani made by my Mom and Rosh (Baluchi food)

Biggest Asset: My mom and my voice

Music for me is like: An Addiction

I define Music as: The best medium to express my inner self

A moment in life that was truly romantic: When a fan came from Lahore to present a bouquet to me.

What is the real me like: Honest, aggressive, but at the same time sensitive and loving too

My idea of perfect happiness: When you develop a kind of a close mental understanding with someone.

My idea of a Perfect date: Nathia gali and Los Angeles

Three things that I like about myself: A good taste of music, helpful nature & forgiveness

Three things that I dislike about myself: Sensitivity and Emotional nature

Biggest Regret: My father passed away without seeing my success

Inspiration: I get inspired from my surroundings

Motivation: It comes from a good appraisal and good friends

First instrument I learnt playing: Guitar

Favorite Quote: “If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude.” ~~~Maya Angelou

Biggest Passion: Music & Fine arts

Biggest Desire: To be successful worldwide

Biggest Expectation: To be respected by everyone

Favorite Pastime: Hanging out with friends, listening to music & surfing internet

Favorite Song: So many. The list is too long.

Most Memorable Moment: When I performed with Mary Wilson, Yair Dalal, Ignacio Hernandez, Jersy Ulerio & April Centrone

Source of Learning: Internet

I hate people who: Ditch and deceive others

I admire people who: Are Self-made

Favorite Season: (When it is raining)

Favorite Travel Resorts: Nathia gali, Las Vegas & New York

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Biggest Strength: My admiration in people

The biggest hurdle in my way: None as such

I see the future of Pakistani music as: Very dazzling

My message to readers: Work hard & be honest to yourself and others