Mohit Suri’s film Saiyaara is making waves, earning over ₹100 crore globally in its opening weekend. But what’s truly stayed with the audience is the soul-stirring title track, Saiyaara. And behind that voice is a rising star from Kashmir—Faheem Abdullah Kashmir singer.
So, who is Faheem Abdullah?
Faheem is a singer, composer, songwriter, and poet from Kashmir. Earlier known as The Imaginary Poet, he started using his real name this year. He has nearly 2 crore monthly listeners on Spotify and over 117,000 followers on Instagram. His song Ishq has gone viral with over 32 crore streams, while Saiyaara has quickly become a fan favourite too.
Today, Faheem Abdullah Kashmir singer is known for soulful lyrics and viral success.
His journey to the film industry wasn’t easy. Faheem and his longtime collaborator Arslan Nizami came to Mumbai with savings for just 14 days. On the 13th day, they met composer Tanishk Bagchi, who gave them the opportunity to compose the title song for Saiyaara—and their lives changed forever.
Faheem made his music debut in 2020 with Jhelum. Since then, he has released several heartfelt tracks including Gallan, Ae Yaad, Judayi, Tera Hona, Aankhein, and Hum Dekhenge. His music blends genres like sufi, ghazals, dream pop, and blues, and is deeply influenced by Kashmiri culture and poetry.
The story of Faheem Abdullah Kashmir singer is a beacon of hope for emerging talent from the valley. Faheem also plans to launch an independent album later this year, blending Kashmiri folk with electronic music. He continues to work with producers across Mumbai and Srinagar, aiming to give more artists from Kashmir a national stage.
Just like Shagufta Rafique’s rise from hardship to Bollywood, Faheem’s journey proves how struggle fuels powerful stories. Read her inspiring story here.
