Last updated: 10 November 2026
Biography
Murtaza Qizilbash is a Lahore-born singer-songwriter. His work is noted for its poetic depth and versatility, grounded in his love for the Urdu language and the stories of Lahore. He was named Spotify's RADAR Pakistan artist for Q2 2026. His connection to the city, including his ancestral home Mubarak Haveli, is the subject of a Spotify mini-docuseries. A Spotify Pakistan Instagram reel posted on 20 April 2026 in collaboration with his account drew 97.7K likes and 799 comments as of November 2026.
Life Events
- 2026 – Named Spotify's RADAR Pakistan artist for Q2 2026.
- 2026 – "Har Baar", his collaboration with Samar Jafri, reached No. 3 on Spotify's Top 50 – Pakistan.
Work Experience
Following his selection as Spotify's RADAR Pakistan artist for Q2 2026, his listenership grew by more than 130% and his streams by more than 160% since the beginning of April 2026. Streams of "Hum" rose by 130% and "Bhool" by 80% over the same period. His collaboration "Har Baar" with Samar Jafri reached No. 3 on Spotify's Top 50 – Pakistan. More than half of his listeners are aged 18–24, and his top streaming markets are Bangladesh, the United States and the United Kingdom. His tracks have been added to more than 200,000 user-generated playlists, and he has been featured on Spotify playlists including "Hot Hits Pakistan" and "Pakka Hit Hai".
Achievements
- Named Spotify's RADAR Pakistan artist for Q2 2026. "Har Baar" with Samar Jafri reached No. 3 on Spotify's Top 50 – Pakistan. Listenership up more than 130% and streams up more than 160% since the beginning of April 2026
References
- https://themarkhortimes.com/entertainment/murtaza-qizilbash-brings-lahores-stories-to-the-forefront-as-spotify-radar-pakistan-artist-for-q2-2026/
- https://magtheweekly.com/detail/26717-murtaza-qizilbash-is-redefining-contemporary-pakistani-music-through-lahores-heritage-and-a-rapid-global-rise
- https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXWRcmLjPx1/
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