A self-taught musician, Fahmil Khan, started off his career in UAE by organizing jam sessions in cafes before slowly moving on to private shows all over the world. Music for UAE-based musician Fahmil Khan is a personal journey that has helped him get in touch with his soul and find his purpose. It is not a "career path" but a feeling that makes him the person he is.
"I can express myself without any barriers," he tells. "It is a true reflection of my inner soul."
Fahmil Khan completed his degree in electronic engineering and wanted to be a techie but his passion for music and ambition to become a playback singer saw him leaving his engineering career. He learned the art of music and is a self-trained vocalist and guitarist. To chase his dream, Fahmil started organizing jamming sessions called ‘Unplugged Wednesday’ in the reputed cafes of UAE. His sessions were loved by many which made the way for Fahmil to start private shows in many countries of the world. His shows got jam-packed and got sold out within no time. This was his moment and he never looked back after it.
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With performing live at popular venues like Headlines Cafe, Bar Baar, and C House Milano Cafe in the UAE, he has also performed in many clubs in Mumbai like R-Adda, Bombay Adda, and Tanatan. Besides this, Fahmil has also performed in association with legends like Ghulam Ali, Gopi Sundar, and Keba Jeremiah. “Life is all about taking risks and getting out of your comfort zone. I am glad that I chose music over-engineering and also succeeded in it,” he stated. The singer has the credential of being the first Bollywood musician to give a solo performance at the Sikka Art Fair in Dubai. His band named ‘On The Rocks’ mostly performs Bollywood retro music, Sufi, and pop music.
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Fahmil’s melodious voice has created magic and he has recreated many hit songs from the 90s leaving his fans in awe of him. The young and versatile singer is truly setting standards for people to follow their dreams and chase them.
