After winning an inaugural idol search competition
in 2005, Shabir came into the scene with a "Big
Bang". His debut album, “Alaipayuthey” (Rockin’
Waves) which was appreciated by industry professionals
remains one of the best selling local Tamil pop
albums ever. It has hit the airwaves of Malaysian
radio and was released in early 2007 and has since
remained a favourite among Shabir’s supporters in
Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
Shabir is seen as the most enterprising artiste
of this generation's Tamil Pop scene and he has
been contributing to the local arts scene ever since.
Shabir debuted as actor when he took the lead role
in the drama “Asaigal” which was well received by
supporters. He has also hosted and video jockeyed
the “MTV styled” song request program “Hello Vasantham”.
A versatile artiste who, apart from singing, also
writes and composes his tracks. Shabir writes in
both English and Tamil. Though he's known for experimentation,
the singer's main genres will remain urban-influenced
Pop, Hip-Hop and R & B.
For more info about Shabir, please click here.
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Full name?
Mohamed Shabir Bin Tabare Alam a.k.a
Shabir |
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Favourite film:
Syriana
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D.O.B.?
28th February 1985 |
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Favourite quote:
“As a child
of God, I am greater than anything that can
happen to me.” – A.P.J Abdul Kalam
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Horoscope?
Pisces |
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Favourite musicians/ bands?
Wyclef
Jean, A.R Rahman, Outkast, Immortal Technique
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The craziest thing you have ever done?
When I when to Bangkok at the age of
17 with my big brother, I went lost in the streets.
Still, I decided to go out to the streets to
roam by myself. I walked alleys and small roads
and only return to the hotel at 11pm. My brother
freaked out and thought I was crazy. I thought
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Your plans for the year 2008:
I have worked real hard on
my upcoming album. I plan to release my sophomore
album mid year and hope to receive an award
for it. If I don’t, I will still go on releasing
more albums till I get 1! I’m also planning
to stage an urban musical which I plan to write,
produce, compose and act! |
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MUSIC PERFORMANCES
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| 2007 |
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National Day
Parade |
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Vivo City’s Family Day event |
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| 2006 |
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New Year Show – Mediacorp Vasantham
Central |
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SKML fund raising gala @ Singapore
expo |
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Jalilo Jymkana Neram |
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Gemilang (Guest singer) |
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Deepavali Night |
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Deeparaya Event |
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Deepamela |
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President’s Star Charity |
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Miss Vasantham 2006 |
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Miss Vasantham 2006 Grand Finals |
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Home Team Academy Concert |
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Bandhana 06 |
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May Day concert @ Padang |
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Mediacorp TV 12’s annual trade show
@ Ritz-Carlton |
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Oli’s Cook Book Launch @ Shangri-La
(Guest Performer) |
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TAA IKHLAS – Mediacorp Suria |
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DeepaMela |
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Oli’s DJ Hunt 05 (Guest) |
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Mediacorp TV 12’s annual trade show
@ intercontinental Hotel |
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ACTING
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Tamil Drama “Asaigal” (Lead
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HOSTING |
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National Day Parade |
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| 2005 |
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Oli’s “Attagaasam” Program, Hari Raya
Special (Guest Celebrity) |
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“Hello Vasantham” song request program
(18 episodes) |
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“Soo Lazat” – Suria (Guest Celebrity) |
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JUDGING |
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Yellow Ribbon Project’s
Songwriting Competition |
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AWARDS |
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Nominated for Pradhana Vizha
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