Attaullah Khan Esakhelvi | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Attaullah Khan Niazi |
| Born | 19 August 1951 Isakhel, Mianwali, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Origin | Punjab, Pakistan |
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| Years active | 1971 – present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Laraib Atta Sanwal Esakhelvi Bilawal Atta |
Attaullah Khan Niazi[a] SI PP (Punjabi pronunciation: [əˈt̪aːʊˈlaː xaːn nɪaːzi]; born 19 August 1951), known professionally as Attaullah Khan Esakhelvi (pronounced [əˈt̪aːʊˈlaː xaːn iːsaːxeːl]), also known as Lala ([laːlaː]),[b] is a Pakistani musician, singer, and poet from Isakhel in Mianwali District, Punjab.[1][2] He is mainly associated with Punjabi folk music and has written various songs and poems in the language.
In 2011, he appeared at Coke Studio (season 4) and sang three songs: Ni Oothaan Waale, and Pyaar Naal.[1]
In September 2017, he appeared again in Coke Studio (season 10) and sang Sab Maya Hai with his traditional band.
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