Abdul Hannan marks 30th birthday with Umrah

Prayed for everyone.”View this post on Instagram. Hannan’s path to becoming one of Pakistan’s most streamed artists began far from the recording studio. A computer science graduate of the Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences, Hannanhad a corporate engineering offer waiting for him in Berlin after completing university during the COVID-19 pandemic.

But the corporate route did not feel like his own, and he ultimately chose to pursue music full-time. That decision produced breakout singles. Iraadayand.

Bikhra, both of which remained at the top of the charts for more than 100 weeks. His 2024 Coke Studio appearance onO Yaara, alongside Kaavish, further cemented his crossover into the mainstream. Hannan has also spoken about his ambitions beyond recorded music, particularly his desire to reshape Pakistan’s live concert circuit.

Frustrated by what he sees as limitations in the country’s usual sound production and staging, he has expressed plans to introduce immersive visuals and interactive elements inspired by acts such as Coldplay through what he calls “The Abdul Hannan Experience.”His rise has also been reflected in Spotify’s regional listening data.

A previous breakdown of listening habits by city found Hannan among thefive most-streamed local artistsin Sindh, alongside Atif Aslam, Young Stunners, Hasan Raheem and Asim Azhar. In Karachi, both. Iraadayand.

Bikhraranked among the city’s most-played tracks, trailing only King’s. Tu Aake Dekh Le.