Taking potshots at politicians
Akshay Kumar recently shot for Khatta Meetha's most controversial
song, 'Bull Shit', poking fun at corrupt politicians. This song
is written and sung by Shehzad Roy.
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs has awarded
the 2009 Patricia Blunt Koldyke Fellowship on Social Entrepreneurship
to Shehzad Roy. The fellowship recognizes Roy’s commitment to providing
better learning opportunities in government-run schools, and being
an inspiration for Pakistan's youth.
Shehzad Roy won the award for Best song lyrics and
Best pop song for 'Laga Reh'.
25 July 2008
Shehzad's album "Qismat
Apne Haath Mein" is launched at the Juvenile Jail, Karachi. His
first video of the album "Laga Reh", was shown at the event.
April 16 2008
Shehzad Roy is selected to be the 2008 Beijing Olympics
torch bearer as the pride of Pakistan.
2006
Roy was awarded the Sitara-i-Eisaar (Star of Sacrifice)
by the President of Pakistan, in recognition of his relief efforts
following the 2005 Kashmir earthquake.
29 January 2006
Rock for a Cause
Bryan Adams and Shehzad Roy rocked the city of
Karachi. The event was a Zindagi Trust fundraiser for the earthquake
victims of October 2005.
Roy was honored as one of the youngest ever recipient
of the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz- one of the highest Civil Honors awarded in
Pakistan for excellence in serving humanity.
July 2002
Roy releases album "Rab Janey"
Roy collaborates with bhangra king Sukhbir for
the track "Jinna karlo gai piyar". The song promotes peace
and love between India and Pakistan.