Although I am a medicine man, yet most of my hobbies revolve around music. Since early childhood, I have been involved in music in one way or another. From private family occasions to performing in school, this passion for music kept growing.

My first real boost in singing came in 1979, when I was in grade two. The late president of Pakistan, General Muhammad Zia ul Haq was the chief guest at our annual Parents' Day at school, where I had to sing a song. When I was through with it, I headed back to the students' enclosure when I heard someone call out my name. When I turned around, I saw Mr. President almost running towards me. He approached me and gave me a hug, Kissed me on the cheek and said,"Where did you learn to sing like that, son?" Then, he carried me in his arms to his seat and I watched the rest of the show sitting in his lap. This was the biggest moment of my life. I was a celebrity at school and the talk of the town. And I never looked back after that great moment. From school performances, I graduated to public performances and concerts.