Shafaullah Khan Rokhri شفاء اللہ خان روکھڑی | |
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Background information | |
Born | 1966 Rokhri, Mianwali, Pakistan |
Died | Islamabad, Pakistan | 29 August 2020
Genres | Folk, ghazal |
Occupation(s) | Folk singer, songwriter, music composer |
Years active | 1980s–2020 |
Labels | Rokhri Productions Thar Production Pakistan |
Shafaullah Khan Rokhri (1966 - 29 August 2020) was a Punjabi and Saraiki folk singer, songwriter and music producer.
He mainly sang Saraiki and Punjabi songs which are popular all over Pakistan. He and his son Zeeshan Khan Rokhri produced music under their own label, Rokhri Productions. Zeeshan Khan Rokhri is also a well-known Saraiki singer.[1][2]
Shafaullah Rokhri was one of the most popular singers from South Punjab, second only to Attaullah Khan Esakhelvi.[3]