Ali Azmat self-isolating after testing positive for Covid-19

KARACHI: Renowned Pakistani singer Ali Azmat has tested positive for coronavirus, he revealed on Monday.

Sharing a video clip on Instagram, the Sayonee singer said “Lo jee result positive aa gaya. Dafa duur corona.”

“I have isolated myself after the result came back positive,” he added, seeking prayers for his recovery. The singer also urged his fans to stay home and stay safe amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Sources said Azmat underwent a test for Covid-19 after experiencing symptoms of fever and a sore throat, which came back positive.

Fans and fellow showbiz stars flooded the comment section with prayers and best wishes for the speedy recovery of Ali Azmat after he posted on Instagram.

Ali Azmat Butt was born on April 20, 1970, in Havelin, Abbottabad District. He grew up in Garhi Shahu, Lahore, into a family of ethnic Kashmiri descent. His life is filled with a lot of struggles, dares, sacrifices, and rewards to those struggles.

Ali Azmat released his first solo album Social Circus in 2005, whose single ‘Na Re Na’ received a positive response and became a major hit in the country.

The debut album gained a titanic triumph and won 13 awards in Pakistan including Best Album, Best producer, Best single for “Na re Na,” and best new video.

Ali released his second solo album in August 2008 named ‘Klashinfolk’. He further released three solo albums, namely Josh-e-Junoon (2010) whose title track Josh-e-Junoon became the anthem for Pakistan in the 2011 Cricket World Cup, Bum Phatta (2011) and Chalta Main Jaun (2011).

Ali Azmat has toured extensively around the globe. He had performed in Europe, Middle East, and China and at the renowned European rock festival, Roskilde in June 2000, where Pearl Jam, Iron Maiden and Travis performed, among others.

In 2003, he appeared live at the Royal Albert Hall. It can be seen that Ali Azmat is one of the truest international icons of Pakistan who not only made his mark on national but also on the international stage.

Ali Azmat has also been part of the famous Coke Studio Pakistan since the beginning. He was the first singer alongside Rahat Fateh Ali Khan in season 1 episode 1 to appear and sing the inaugural song ‘Garaj Baras’.