Rabi Pirzada is a well-known Pakistani pop singer and television personality. She’s gained notoriety for her outspoken nature and controversial social media posts.
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Rabi Pirzada was born on Monday, February 3, 1992 (age 31 as of 2023), in Quetta, Pakistan. She excelled academically, topping her class in school. Following her secondary education, she pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, even completing a software engineering internship. She later enrolled in an MBA program but left after two semesters to pursue her passion for entertainment.
Family, Caste & Husband
Rabi comes from a Pakistani Muslim family. Her father, Major Humayun Pirzada, is a former Pakistani army officer, and her mother is an accomplished educator and architect. She has two brothers. In 2010, she married Tahir Shah, the son of a family friend; he’s a former army man and current businessman. They have two sons.
Career
Rabi’s passion for music began in her school years, where she learned to play various instruments. She launched her singing career in 2004, releasing her debut album, “Jadoo,” in 2005. The song “Daadi Kure” from this album became a significant hit. Other popular songs include “Mujhe Ishq Hai,” “Jadoo,” and “Kisi Ke Ho Ke Raho.”
Her television career includes hosting several popular Pakistani talk shows. These shows spanned several years and included notable programs like “Friendly Opposition” (2015), “Weekend with Rabi” (2016), and “Noor Bibi” (2018). She even ventured into acting, making her film debut in “Shor Sharaba” (2018) alongside actress Meera.
Controversies
Rabi has been involved in several controversies throughout her career. Some notable instances include:
- Criticism of Bollywood films and Salman Khan in 2017 for allegedly promoting criminal activities.
- Negative tweets and a threatening video featuring her pet reptiles aimed at Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019.
- The leak of private photos and videos on Twitter in November 2019, leading to speculation and her subsequent retirement from the entertainment industry.
Favourite Things
Here are some of Rabi’s preferences:
- Food: Pizza, Burger, Biryani
- Singers: Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Sajad Ali, Nadia Ali
- Actress: Mahira Khan
- Comedian: Aman Ullah
Facts
Beyond her career, Rabi has diverse interests and accomplishments:
Here’s a summary of interesting facts about Rabi Pirzada:
Category | Details |
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Hobbies | Painting, horse riding, swimming |
Martial Arts | Karate, Taekwondo |
Political Stance | Supports PTI (Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf) and often protests for Kashmiri freedom. |
Musical Training | Trained by Ustad Imtiaz Ali Khan |
Business Ventures | Owns a salon in Lahore |
Collaborations | Performed with Neha Kakkar and Sonu Kakkar |
Pet Ownership | Owns various reptiles, cats, and dogs (faced penalties for reptile ownership). |
Other Interests | Owns a licensed pistol and enjoys motorcycle riding. |