Pak band Strings parts ways after 33 years, fans say ‘thank you for all the music’

Strings was one of the most popular band of the sub-continent from the 1990s and 2000s and continues to enjoy a massive fan following. The band has concluded its journey after 33 years.

By: Entertainment Desk | New Delhi |
Updated: March 27, 2021 8:30:04 am

Pakistani band Strings has disbanded after 33 years. (Photo: Strings/Facebook)

Popular Pakistani band Strings, who were known for big musical hits like “Duur,” “Yeh Hai Meri Kahani,” and “Mera Bicchra Yaar” among many others, have called it a day as the band posted a note on Facebook announcing the end of their journey as a collective.

The band shared on Facebook, “Hey guys. This post is a bit different from the usual. We have decided that today, 25/03/2021, is the day we graciously get to conclude STRINGS. The past 33 years have been incredible for both of us. It’s so rare to have the chance to be able to do things like this and we are infinitely grateful to all of our fans for making it possible. We hope you found it worthwhile as well 🙂 While the band technically may not be together anymore, both of us share an inseparable bond that will connect us no matter where life takes us. Thank you so much for everything.”

First formed in 1988, the original band members included Bilal Maqsood, Faisal Kapadia, Rafiq Wazir Ali and Kareem Bashir Bhoy, who formed Strings at their college farewell party. The band saw various ups and downs in their journey but were largely loved in Pakistan and India. They disbanded in 1992 but returned in 1999 with two of the original members – Bilal Maqsood and Faisal Kapadia and were going strong since then. They had more members over the years.

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