Chimtatan waj da AtuLlaH

Attaullah Khan Esakhelvi (Urdu عطااللہ خان عیسی خیلوی) ;(19 August 1951; surname also translated as Esa Khailvi) also known as 'Lala' (which means "elder brother" in Pashto) is a Pakistani award-winning musician from Isakhel, Mianwali, Punjab.[1] He was thrown out of his house for wanting to become a singer, against his father's wishes. The only opportunity seemed to him was to follow his passion during his father's Hajj. He is traditionally considered a Saraiki artist, but his music albums are in both Saraiki and Urdu.He was taught a lot of Punjabi Qalaam by the late Aadha Khan Gunjial who introduced him to a few of his greatest hits.

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Background information
Birth name
Attaullah Khan Niazi
Born
19 August 1951 (age 68)
Mianwali, Punjab, Pakistan
Origin
Punjab, Pakistan
Genres
Folk Music Ghazal Playback singing Film
Occupation(s)
Playback Singer
Actor
Composer
Years active
1971 – 2019


Attaullah's hits include Qameez Teri Kaali, Idhar Zindagi ka Janaza,Raatan, We Bol Sanwal, Ishq Main Hum Tumain Kya Batayain, Theva Mundri tha Theva, Woh Bahar Ka Zamana, Mahi Wasey Mera and Aaaj Kala Jora Pa. Listen to Attaullah's greatest hits

The Government of Pakistan awarded him the Sitara-e-Imtiaz on 23 March 2019 and he also got the Pride of Performance Award in 1991.

In 2011 he appeared in Coke Studio (season 4) and sang 2 songs Ni Oothaan Waale and Pyaar Naal. In September 2017 he appeared in Coke Studio (season 10) second time and sang Sab Maya Hai with his traditional loving sound.

A dedicated Fans Club is made for him by the name of Attaullah Fans Club. It contains his personal as well as albums information.