As the Pakistani Idol competition heats up, the two top 16 contestants, Nabil Abbas and Tarab Nafees, shared their captivating stories of how they got to the show. In a special episode of Geo Poddcast, hosted by Mubashar Hashmi, both contestants opened up about their musical journey and how they made it to the Pakistan Idol stage.
Tarab Nafees, the son of renowned musician Ustad Nafees Khan and a private school music teacher, revealed that his passion for music was instilled in him from a young age. He shared that he used to listen to music at home and learned everything he knows from his parents. When asked about his decision to audition for Pakistan Idol, Tarab explained that his sister informed their mother about the opportunity, and she encouraged him to participate. However, Tarab decided to pursue his dream, putting off his university education for a while.
Nabil Abbas, a real estate businessman, shared a fascinating story of how he got to the show. He revealed that he had been running his family business for only two to three years and was looking for something to do at home. Nabil said that he has always been passionate about music and used to listen to classical music, particularly the works of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Ghulam Ali. When asked about his decision to audition for Pakistan Idol, Nabil shared that his bus driver informed him about the auditions, and he decided to participate.
The two contestants’ stories are a testament to their determination and passion for music. Their journey to the Pakistan Idol stage is a reminder that with hard work and dedication, anything is possible.
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