Shuja Haider

{{Short description|Pakistani singer, songwriter, composer}}

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Shuja Haider or Shuja Hyder ({{Langx|ur|شجاع حیدر}}; {{IPA|hns|ʃʊˈdʒaː ˈɦɛːdər|pron}}; born 20 November 1982) is a Pakistani singer, songwriter, composer, and record producer. Haider is best known as a playback singer for films Khuda Kay Liye (2007) and Bol (2011) and more recently for his work on Coke Studio, Pakistan. Haider served as music director for Lux Style Awards for two years. He has produced over 50 albums in his career{{Cite web|date=2017-08-12|title=Coke Studio: Shuja Haider's 'Allahu Akbar' creates waves|url=https://nation.com.pk/12-Aug-2017/coke-studio-shuja-haider-s-allahu-akbar-creates-waves|access-date=2021-11-02|website=The Nation|language=en}} and is considered one of the most established music producers in Pakistan today.{{Cite web|date=2016-06-15|title=Shuja Haider: the unsung star of Pakistani music|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1123506/shuja-haider-unsung-star-pakistani-music|access-date=2021-11-04|website=The Express Tribune|language=en}}

Early life and background

Shuja Haider was born in Lahore, Pakistan to Sajid Ali (1950 – 24 May 2022),{{Cite web |last=Haider |first=Shuja |date=25 May 2022 |title=Facebook |url=https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=554475239369863&set=a.248635763287147 |access-date=2022-05-26 |website=facebook.com}} a singer-musician, and is one of four siblings.{{Citation|title=Shuja Haider's Journey from Tera Wo Pyar to Baaghi on Rewind with Samina Peerzada {{!}} Coke Studio|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqhHsHO6jx0|language=en|access-date=2021-08-28}} His grandfather was renowned Pakistani pianist, Master Sadiq Ali (1935-1984),{{Cite web |last=Fatima |first=Noor |date=2022-10-24 |title=Shuja Haider plans Idol Online to hunt new singing talent |url=https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/24-Oct-2022/shuja-haider-encourages-unbranded-singing-talent-hunt |access-date=2023-03-09 |website=Daily Pakistan |language=en}} often referred to as the master pianist of the subcontinent.{{Citation|title=Shuja haider exclusive interview 2021 Talks about secrets of his whole life journey....Must watch|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqItJD4tvqY|language=en|access-date=2021-08-29}}{{Cite web|last=Studio|first=Coke|title=Shuja Haider - Season 12 Blogs|url=https://www.cokestudio.com.pk/season12/blog-shuja-haider.html|access-date=2021-08-29|website=Coke Studio}}{{Cite web|title=Ah! Those old radio days|url=https://apnaorg.com/columns/ahameed/column-18.html|access-date=2021-08-29|website=apnaorg.com}} Exposed to numerous genres of music from across the world as a child, Haider started dabbling in music at the age of seven, although his primary interest was in athletics. He recalls that he always wanted to be a cricketer, inspired at a young age by cricketers Wasim Akram, Javed Miandad, and Imran Khan.

Haider's family moved to Karachi, Pakistan in the early 1990s, just as the city was becoming a cultural and creative hub for young musicians from all over Pakistan due to the influx of pop music and TV music channels. Haider eventually decided to pursue a career in music, and his main interest was in songwriting, composing, and producing music. He notes that he spent significant time during this period learning the ropes of digital music production which was still a relatively new technology at the time.{{fact|date=December 2023}}

Haider lists Sting, Coldplay, Henry Mancini, John Williams, and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan among his musical influences{{Cite web|last=raza|first=Nida|title=Shuja Haider|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine|access-date=2021-11-05|website=www.thenews.com.pk|language=en}} and has stated that listening to the Bee Gees, The Carpenters, Queen, Abba and The Beatles as a teenager was particularly impactful for him.{{Cite web|last=Studio|first=Coke|title=Shuja Haider - Season 12 Blogs|url=https://www.cokestudio.com.pk/season12/blog-shuja-haider.html|access-date=2021-08-29|website=Coke Studio}}{{Cite web|last=Nasreen|first=Gul|title=SHUJA HAIDER|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/you/739906-shuja-haider|access-date=2021-09-21|website=www.thenews.com.pk|language=en}} He recalls that seeing composers such as Bakhshi-Wazir at close quarters helped him understand the nuances of making music: "I’m very lucky that I saw them making songs. It’s by watching them that I learnt a little about how a song is made, how its weight should be distributed, and what tempo it should be in." Haider lists Gustavo Santaolalla as his favourite composer.

Career

= Career beginnings =

Haider established his own recording studio, Speed of Sound, in 1996{{Cite web|title=Artists - Season 11 - Coke Studio Pakistan|url=https://www.cokestudio.com.pk/season11/shuja-haider.html|access-date=2021-11-05|website=www.cokestudio.com.pk}} and produced Haroon's first solo album Haroon Ki Awaz in 2000 and Ahmed Jahanzeb's second studio album Parastish in 2003. Soon after, he rose to prominence as a singer with his very first single, "Tera Woh Pyar," composed by two of his brothers and released in 2004-05 by the Indus Media Group. In 2008, Haider wrote and performed a song for the Indian film Ru Ba Ru. He has since done work as songwriter, composer, and vocalist for Pakistani drama soundtracks (known as OSTs) including Tum Mere Hi Rehna (2014), Muqaddas (2015), Sehra Main Safar (2015), Mann Mayal (2016),{{cite web|date=23 January 2016|title=Hum TV's Drama 'Mann Mayal' OST, Timings & Pictures|url=http://www.brandsynario.com/hum-tvs-drama-mann-mayal-ost-timings-pictures/|publisher=brandsynario|accessdate=25 January 2016}} Baaghi (2017), and Alif (2019). Haider is known for his collaborations with Shoaib Mansoor in his films Khuda Kay Liye (2007) and Bol (2011), where he recorded solos and duets with Ahmed Jahanzeb.{{cite news|last=Ansari|first=Hasan|date=15 June 2016|title=Shuja Haider: the unsung star of Pakistani music|newspaper=The Express Tribune|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1123506/shuja-haider-unsung-star-pakistani-music/|accessdate=26 June 2016}}

= Work in Coke Studio =

Haider made his Coke Studio debut in 2016 as music director and songwriter in Season 9 with the songs "Aaqa" (performed by Ali Sethi and Abida Parveen) and "Khaki Banda" (performed by Ahmed Jahanzeb and Umair Jaswal).{{Cite web|date=2016-08-27|title=Coke Studio 9: Episode 3 belongs to Abida Parveen, Ahmed Jehanzeb|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1170957/coke-studio-9-episode-3-belongs-abida-parveen-ahmed-jehanzeb|access-date=2021-11-05|website=The Express Tribune|language=en}} Aaqa received praise for its "beautiful melody"{{Cite web|title=In conversation with the maestro {{!}} Instep {{!}} thenews.com.pk|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/561692-conversation-maestro|access-date=2021-11-03|website=www.thenews.com.pk|language=en}} and "thoughtful flourishes."{{Cite web|date=2020-11-01|title=20 Greatest Songs From Coke Studio Pakistan And India, Ranked|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.in/entry/20-greatest-songs-from-coke-studio-pakistan-and-india-ranked_in_5f9e22e9c5b65662bcc7c58b|access-date=2021-11-03|website=HuffPost|language=en}} Haider was lauded for his composition and arrangement in "Khaki Banda," as well as for his innovation in incorporating Bulleh Shah's Sufi verses into the song.{{Cite web|date=2019-12-19|title=One song made Umair Jaswal quit 'partying' and hit the prayer mat|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/2120959/one-song-made-umair-jaswal-quit-intoxication-hit-prayer-mat|access-date=2021-11-03|website=The Express Tribune|language=en}} Haider's songwriting in both "Aaqa" and "Khaki Banda" was noted for its Sufi-rock fusion, evocative imagery, and devotional expression.{{Cite web|date=2019-10-23|title='Coke Studio' to release Episode 2 of Season 12 on Friday|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/488450/coke-studio-to-release-episode-2-of-season-12-on-friday/|access-date=2021-11-04|website=Daily Times|language=en-US}} In the same season of Coke Studio, Haider also directed a medley of two of his original singles — "Tera Woh Pyar" (originally released in 2004) and "Nawazishein Karam" — performed by Asim Azhar and Momina Mustehsan and produced by Strings. In the season finale, Haider made his debut as a vocalist on Coke Studio with "Sab Jag Soye," performing with Quratulain Balouch.

The following year, in Coke Studio Season 10, Haider continued to work as a producer but also wrote, composed, and sang "Baanware" with Aima Baig. He also wrote, composed, and directed "Allahu Akbar," a traditional hamd performed by Shafqat Amanat Ali Khan and Ahmed Jahanzeb. The song received critical acclaim for its "complex structure" and "larger-than-life atmosphere," and Haider was praised for his ability to blend "Middle-Eastern and South Asian musical motifs." In the same season, Haider directed "Dam Mast Qalandar" — sung by Umair Jaswal and Jabar Abbas — as a musical tribute to Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan as well as "Jaan-e-Bahaaraan" (sung by Ali Zafar) as a tribute to the composer Master Inayat Hussain.{{Cite web|title=Episode 2 of Coke Studio Season 10 features mega stars and memorable songs|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/224118-Episode-2-of-Coke-Studio-Season-10-features-mega-stars-and-memorable-songs|access-date=2021-11-04|website=www.thenews.com.pk|language=en}}

In Coke Studio Season 12, Haider performed the song "Saiyyan" with Rachel Viccaji, produced by Rohail Hyatt, the co-creator of Coke Studio. The composition was praised for its striking visual metaphors and its fusion of traditional Punjabi folk music with a playful musical arrangement. Haider continues to be closely associated with Coke Studio Pakistan and has been credited with bringing greater variety to the show in recent years.{{Cite web|last=Sarym|first=Ahmed|date=2017-08-17|title=I always felt Coke Studio needed more variety, says Shuja Haider|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1178224|access-date=2021-09-15|website=Images|language=en}}

= Other work =

In 2008, Haider composed and produced the song "Yeh Hum Naheen" ({{Translation|This is Not Us}}), written by Ali Moeen.{{Cite web|date=2008-08-30|title=SPOT LIGHT: The Idea Of Artistes Coming Together For A Cause Catches On|url=https://www.dawn.com/2008/08/30/spot-light-the-idea-of-artistes-coming-together-for-a-cause-catches-on/|access-date=2022-01-25|website=DAWN.COM|language=en}} The song was part of an anti-terrorism campaign aimed at reaffirming Islam as anti-terrorism and promoting a more positive image of Pakistan to other nations.{{Cite web|last=Philippidou|first=Photini|date=2008-09-11|title=How a Pakistani protest song is redefining Islam as anti-terrorist|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/how-a-pakistani-protest-song-is-redefining-islam-as-antiterrorist-926665.html|access-date=2022-01-20|website=The Independent|language=en}} Haider sang the song along with artistes such as Strings, Shafqat Amanat Ali Khan, Ali Zafar, and Hadiqa Kiyani among others.{{Cite web|date=2008-08-30|title=SPOT LIGHT: The Idea Of Artistes Coming Together For A Cause Catches On|url=https://www.dawn.com/2008/08/30/spot-light-the-idea-of-artistes-coming-together-for-a-cause-catches-on/|access-date=2022-01-25|website=DAWN.COM|language=en}} The song led to a record-breaking 62.8 million Pakistanis signing a petition to uphold the message of the campaign,{{Cite web|last=Philippidou|first=Photini|date=2008-09-11|title=How a Pakistani protest song is redefining Islam as anti-terrorist|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/how-a-pakistani-protest-song-is-redefining-islam-as-antiterrorist-926665.html|access-date=2022-01-20|website=The Independent|language=en}} and was entered into Guinness World Records as the most signed petition ever at the time.{{Cite web|last=Singh|first=Amar|date=11 September 2008|title=Record anti-terror petition will be brought to London|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/hp/front/record-antiterror-petition-will-be-brought-to-london-6818555.html|access-date=2022-01-25|website=standard.co.uk|language=en}}

In 2017, Haider announced his work on Soundscape, meant to be an interactive, multi-city live music series that would feature a number of artistes from around the country, representing different musical genres.{{Cite web|last=NewsBytes|title=Shuja Haider announces Soundscape|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine|access-date=2021-08-29|website=www.thenews.com.pk|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=2017-10-31|title=Shuja Haider releases the official logo for 'SOUNDSCAPE'|url=https://nation.com.pk/31-Oct-2017/shuja-haider-releases-the-official-logo-for-soundscape|access-date=2021-11-04|website=The Nation|language=en}} Although largely completed, this project is currently on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Also in 2017, Haider featured in and produced music for Season 5 of National Ka Pakistan, a reality adventure show on YouTube that explored and highlighted the unique culinary diversity across the four provinces of Pakistan.{{Cite web|last=Sponsor|date=2017-12-23|title=Fall in love with Pakistan all over again with chef Saadat Siddiqui and singer Shuja Haider|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1178994|access-date=2021-08-29|website=Images|language=en}}

In the aftermath of the murder of Zainab Ansari in 2018, Haider wrote, composed and sang the song "Jeevan Daan" (featuring Saba Qamar) which addressed the issues of gender inequality and child abuse.{{Cite web|date=2018-06-30|title=Saba Qamar, Shuja Haider fight for children's rights in latest song|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1746487/saba-qamar-shuja-haider-fight-childrens-rights-latest-song|access-date=2021-08-29|website=The Express Tribune|language=en}} In 2020, Haider produced and composed music for Season 3 of Strepsils Stereo,{{Cite web|date=2020-10-11|title=Music maestro set to launch 'Strepsils Stereo' Season 3|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/676417/music-maestro-set-to-launch-strepsils-stereo-season-3/|access-date=2021-09-27|website=Daily Times|language=en-US}} the first musical platform in Pakistan geared at producing a cappella music and presenting new musical talent.{{Cite web|date=2021-10-20|title=Strepsils Stereo's new song is a celebration of true moments of love|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/831521/strepsils-stereos-new-song-is-a-celebration-of-true-moments-of-love/|access-date=2021-11-18|website=Daily Times|language=en-US}}

In 2022, Haider launched The Idol Online, an online talent hunt to scout, train, and develop up-and-coming musical talent from across Pakistan.{{Cite web |last=Ramzan |first=Absara |date=2022-10-25 |title=Shuja Haider wants to find new singing potential using Idol Online |url=https://www.bolnews.com/latest/2022/10/shuja-haider-wants-to-find-new-singing-potential-using-idol-online/ |access-date=2022-11-13 |website=BOL News |language=en-US}} Haider asserted that Pakistan lacks the "institutions and platforms that make artists. There is no orthodox teaching of music anymore. With Idol Online, I want to provide a platform and an institution which would find and train artists as a means to give back to the community. I want to contribute to the betterment of the youth through music."{{Cite web |date=2022-10-22 |title=With no brands involved, Shuja gears up for 'Icon Online' |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2382964/with-no-brands-involved-shuja-haider-is-gearing-up-for-a-one-of-a-kind-singing-talent-hunt |access-date=2022-11-13 |website=The Express Tribune |language=en}}

Artistry

Haider has stated in various interviews that for traditional Eastern classical music to survive, it is necessary to blend it with Western music to make it more accessible and attractive to listeners today. Haider's music aims to highlight traditional compositions and instruments while thematically reinterpreting them in a modern context.{{Cite web|date=2017-08-22|title=Shuja Haider announces his passion project, 'Soundscape'|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1488069/shuja-haider-announces-passion-project-soundscape|access-date=2021-11-04|website=The Express Tribune|language=en}} Fusing musical styles, cutting across genres, and experimenting with arrangements is therefore a prominent feature in Haider's music.

Haider is also a vocal advocate for creating original music as opposed to the current culture of churning out cover songs, stating in an interview that "cover songs...(are)…the formula for overnight fame. But let’s not overdo it as at the end of the day you only become a respectable star in your own right when you bring about original numbers that create ripples."{{Cite web|date=2018-01-18|title=How the Mega-talented Shuja Haider happened to us|url=https://runwaypakistan.com/how-the-mega-talented-shuja-haider-happened-to-us/|access-date=2021-08-29|website=Runway Pakistan|language=en-US}} In another interview, he similarly contended, "I personally don't agree with the practice. You can't own someone else's work. You cannot put your own name on someone else's art."{{Cite web|date=2020-04-23|title=Cover songs shouldn't be a musician's claim to fame: Shuja Haider|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/2204940/cover-songs-shouldnt-muscians-claim-fame-shuja-haider|access-date=2021-08-29|website=The Express Tribune|language=en}} Despite his significant success as a singer, Haider has stated in various interviews that he primarily considers himself a composer, songwriter and record producer: "Personally, I have always enjoyed creating music far more than singing. This is what I’ve acquired over time – songwriting, that is...Going on stage and making people raise their hands to applaud frantically for me was never my thing."

Discography

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= Singles =

  • "Tera Woh Pyar" (2005)
  • "Yeh Hum Naheen"{{Cite web|date=2008-08-30|title=SPOT LIGHT: The Idea Of Artistes Coming Together For A Cause Catches On|url=https://www.dawn.com/2008/08/30/spot-light-the-idea-of-artistes-coming-together-for-a-cause-catches-on/|access-date=2022-01-25|website=DAWN.COM|language=en}}{{Cite web|last=Philippidou|first=Photini|date=2008-09-11|title=How a Pakistani protest song is redefining Islam as anti-terrorist|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/how-a-pakistani-protest-song-is-redefining-islam-as-antiterrorist-926665.html|access-date=2022-01-20|website=The Independent|language=en}}{{Cite web|last=Rehman|first=Sonya|date=11 March 2007|title=Giving peace a chance|url=https://jang.com.pk/thenews/mar2007-weekly/nos-11-03-2007/instep/article1.htm|access-date=2022-01-20|website=jang.com.pk}} (2008)
  • "Josh-e-Junoon" (2011), Pakistan Cricket Team Sports Anthem (Composer){{Cite web|last=Mahmood|first=Rafay|date=2011-03-01|title=World cup songs: hits and misses|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/125891/world-cup-songs-hits-and-misses|access-date=2022-02-21|website=The Express Tribune|language=en}}{{Cite web|last=Lodhi|first=Rida|date=2019-01-07|title=Fawad Khan and Shuja Haider to collaborate on this year's PSL anthem|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1883140/fawad-khan-shuja-haider-collaborate-years-psl-anthem|access-date=2022-02-21|website=The Express Tribune|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=2016-08-12|title=Top 8 Independence Day Songs - That Will Wake The Patriot Inside You|url=https://veryfilmi.com/top-8-independence-day-songs-will-wake-patriot-inside/|access-date=2022-02-21|website=VeryFilmi|language=en-US}}
  • "Funn Mitti Se" (2018)
  • "Jeevan Daan" (2018)
  • "Kya Ho Gaya Hai" (2020)
  • "Teri Qasam" (2021)
  • "Rabba" (2021)
  • "Main Na Janoo" (2021)
  • "Dil Machis Hai" (2021)
  • "Dukh" (2021)
  • "Baaghi - Unplugged" (2021)
  • "Allah o Akbar"(2021)
  • "Faslon Ko Takaluf"{{Cite web|date=2021-04-23|title=Shuja Haider releases soulful rendition of naat 'Faslon Ko Takaluf'|url=https://jang.com.pk/en/news/2583-shuja-haider-releases-soulful-rendition-of-naat-faslon-ko-takaluf|access-date=2022-01-20|website=Daily Jang|language=en}} (2021)
  • "Mere Maula" (2021)
  • "Alif - Unplugged" (2021)
  • "Jeena" (2021)
  • "Safina" (2021)
  • "Baanware - Original Version" (2021)
  • "Main Urra - Special Version" (2021)
  • "Mumkin" (composer, producer) for Strepsils Stereo Season 3 (2020)
  • "Udikan Laiyan Mein," for Strepsils Stereo Season 3 (2021)
  • "Dil Bhara Nahi" (2021){{Citation |title=Shuja Haider {{!}} Dil Bhara Nahi {{!}} Bisconni Music Episode 3 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUkJPlXNFHA |language=en |access-date=2022-07-27}}
  • "Want You Back" (2022){{Citation |title=want you back |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnVDguUhp5w |language=en |access-date=2022-01-16}}
  • "Pyar Nai Fir Kerna"{{Citation |title=Kashmir Beats {{!}} Season 2 {{!}} Pyar Nai Fir Kerna {{!}} Kinza Hashmi & Shuja Haider |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFKm60_Wlpo |language=en |access-date=2022-03-07}} for Kashmir Beats Season 2, with Kinza Hashmi (2022)
  • "Tu Hi Zindagi" (2022){{Citation |title=Tu Hi Zindagi |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8F9NvfHQAKA |language=en |access-date=2022-03-07}}
  • "Shad Rahe Pakistan" (2022){{Cite web |title=ISPR releases 'Shad Rahe Pakistan' national song |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/942465-pakistan-day-celebrations-ispr-releases-shad-rahe-pakistan-national-song |access-date=2022-04-13 |website=www.thenews.com.pk |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2022-03-17 |title=ISPR releases Shad Rahe Pakistan national song amid 23rd March celebrations |url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/902751/ispr-releases-shad-rahe-pakistan-national-song-amid-23rd-march-celebrations/ |access-date=2022-04-13 |website=Daily Times |language=en-US}}
  • "Nawazishein Karam - Original Version" (2022){{Cite web |last=Haider |first=Shuja |date=13 July 2022 |title=This version has never been heard before |url=https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshujahaiderofficial%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0rUhS6xjpzUH8DHSu4ibxU7xWB8muxD6oygFRbPqtERr6VQyVv1PypQsAnnGWjHYhl |access-date=2022-07-21 |website=facebook.com |language=en}}

= Film =

  • Khuda Kay Liye (2007)
  • Ru Ba Ru (2008)
  • Bol (2011)
  • Verna (2017)
  • Parwaaz Hai Junoon (2018){{Cite web|url=http://tns.thenews.com.pk/%C2%ADverna-ost-triumph/|title=Verna OST is a triumph |work=TNS – The News on Sunday |language=en-US|access-date=25 November 2017}}
  • Aya Lariye from Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 (2018)
  • The Donkey King (2018)
  • Laal (2019)
  • Nayi Soch from Khel Khel Mein (2021)
  • Ghabrana Nahi Hai (2022){{Cite web |last=Amer |first=Sameen |date=1 May 2022 |title=Eid flicks |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/954296-eid-flicks |access-date=2022-05-01 |website=thenews.com.pk |language=en}} (composer and songwriter)

=Television (OSTs)=

  • Tum Mere Hi Rehna (2014)
  • Muqaddas (2015)
  • Sehra Main Safar (2015)
  • Kisay Chahoon (2016)
  • Mann Mayal (2016)
  • Sanam (2016)
  • Tau Dil Ka Kia Hua (2017)
  • Woh Aik Pal (2017)
  • Dil Banjaara (2017)
  • Baaghi (2017)
  • Zard Zamano Ka Sawera (2017)
  • Khafa Khafa Zindagi (2018)
  • Pukaar{{Cite web|title=Pukaar (Ost) By Shuja Haider Mp3 Song Download – Mr-Jatt|url=https://sites.google.com/site/mrjattmp3download/pukaar-ost-by-shuja-haider-mp3-song-download|access-date=24 February 2018|website=sites.google.com}} (2018)
  • Kam Zarf (2019)
  • Sunehri Titliyan (2019)
  • Mein Na Janoo{{Cite AV media |title=Mein Na Janoo {{!}} OST {{!}} HUM TV {{!}} Drama |via=YouTube |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65LwPN1Tw9o|language=en|access-date=16 February 2020}} (2019)
  • Alif (2019)
  • Dil-e-Bereham (2019)
  • Dobara (2021) (composer and co-writer)
  • Naye Hain Rastay from Khwaab Toot Jaatay Hain{{Cite web|date=15 Jan 2022|title=OST: Khaab Toot Jaatay Hain {{!}} Singer: Shuja Haider|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59bWDygkVbE|access-date=20 Jan 2022|website=youtube.com|publisher=HUM TV}} (2021)
  • Meem Se Mohabbat (2024) (Composer)
  • Ishq Di Chashni (2025) (Composer, lyricist)

=Coke Studio Pakistan=

== [[Coke Studio Pakistan (season 9)|Season 9]] (2016) ==

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!Song

!Episode

!Notes

Aaqa

|01

|Composer

Khaaki Banda

|03

|Composer and songwriter

Aaya Laariye

|04

|Composer

Tera Woh Pyar/Nawazishen Karam

|06

|Composer

Sab Jag Soye

|07

|Composer and singer

== [[Coke Studio (Pakistani season 10)|Season 10 (2017)]] ==

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!Song

!Episode

!Notes

Allahu Akbar

|01

|Composer and songwriter

Jaan e baharan

|02

|Composer and songwriter

Sab Maaya Hai

|05

|Composer

Dam Mast Qalandar

|06

|Composer

Baanware

|07

|songwriter, composer, singer

== [[Coke Studio Pakistan (season 11)|Season 11 (2018)]] ==

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!Song

!Episode

!Notes

Aatish

|04

|Singer, Composer and songwriter

Jind Mahiya

|07

|Singer, Composer and songwriter

== [[Coke Studio (Pakistani season 12)|Season 12 (2019)]] ==

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!Song

!Episode

!Notes

Saiyaan

|02

|Singer, Composer and songwriter

== [[Coke Studio Pakistan 2020|Coke Studio 2020]] ==

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!Song

!Episode

!Notes

Na Tutteya Ve

|01

|Composer and songwriter{{Cite web|last=Studio|first=Coke|title=Na Tutteya Ve – Season 2020 Blogs|url=https://www.cokestudio.com.pk/season2020/blog-billo.html.html|access-date=22 February 2021|website=Coke Studio}}{{Cite web|title=Shape of the Songs {{!}} Instep {{!}} thenews.com.pk|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/927120-shape-of-the-songs|access-date=2022-01-25|website=www.thenews.com.pk|language=en}}

Har Funn Mola

|03

|Composer and songwriter{{Cite web|last=Studio|first=Coke|title=Har Funn Maula – Season 2020 Blogs|url=https://www.cokestudio.com.pk/season2020/blog-har-funn-maula.html|access-date=22 February 2021|website=Coke Studio}}

Filmography

=Television=

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YearTitleRole

!Notes

2020

| Alif

|Shuja Haider (As himself)

|Episode 20 & 21

References

{{reflist}}