Sher Mian Dad Khan, also known as Sher Miandad Khan, is a Pakistani qawwal and folk singer associated with the traditional Qawwali and Sufi music of Punjab. He comes from a musical family and has built a long career performing devotional, folk and Sufi music. He is particularly associated with the spiritual musical heritage of Pakpattan and Baba Farid.
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Sher Mian Dad Khan, also known as Sher Miandad Khan, is a Pakistani qawwal and folk singer associated with the traditional Qawwali and Sufi music of Punjab. He comes from a musical family and has built a long career performing devotional, folk and Sufi music. He is particularly associated with the spiritual musical heritage of Pakpattan and Baba Farid.
Sher Mian Dad Khan was born in 1968 in Pakpattan, Punjab, Pakistan. He belongs to a traditional Qawwal family and is part of the wider Miandad Khan musical lineage. Sources describe his family as having a long association with Qawwali and Sufi music.
His father, Ustad Mian Dad Khan, was his early musical teacher. Sher Mian Dad Khan began learning music from his family and started performing at a young age. Some biographical accounts state that he began his musical career when he was around 10 years old.
Sher Mian Dad Khan entered music through his family's Qawwali tradition. From an early age, he learned the fundamentals of classical and devotional singing and gradually developed his own identity as a Qawwal and solo singer.
His connection with Pakpattan also became an important part of his artistic identity. He has performed Sufiana Kalam at events and gatherings connected with the shrine of Baba Farid Masood Ganjshakar, one of the major Sufi traditions associated with the region.
Qawwali remains the central part of Sher Mian Dad Khan's musical career. His repertoire includes traditional devotional compositions, Sufi poetry and Punjabi folk songs.
Over the years, he has released a large number of recordings. An earlier artist profile described him as having released approximately 100 albums in Pakistan, with recordings also issued through UK and Indian labels.
His music has continued to appear on modern digital platforms, showing the ongoing availability of his extensive catalogue to new audiences.
Alongside Qawwali, Sher Mian Dad Khan is known for Punjabi folk and Sufi music. His repertoire includes devotional songs dedicated to Sufi saints and spiritual figures.
His music frequently combines traditional Punjabi poetry with the vocal style of Qawwali, creating performances that reflect the cultural and spiritual traditions of Punjab.
Sher Mian Dad Khan's musical style is rooted in:
His singing reflects the traditional Qawwali heritage passed down through his family while also allowing him to work with contemporary and international musicians.
Some songs and recordings associated with Sher Mian Dad Khan include:
His catalogue includes both older recordings and newer digital releases.
A major part of Sher Mian Dad Khan's artistic identity is his connection with the Sufi heritage of Pakpattan. He has performed Sufiana Kalam associated with the spiritual tradition of Baba Farid.
This connection has helped keep traditional Sufi poetry and devotional music at the centre of his performances.
Sher Mian Dad Khan has performed Qawwali and Sufi music for audiences in Pakistan and internationally. His recordings have been released through Pakistani, UK and Indian labels, while his collaborations have also connected him with international musicians.
In July 2025, SBS Punjabi featured Sher Mian Dad Khan at its Melbourne studio, where he performed well-known Qawwalis and discussed the traditions and structure of Qawwali. During the programme, he also spoke about visiting Jalandhar in 2005 to see the ancestral place connected with his musical family.
Sher Mian Dad Khan's music continues to be available through digital streaming platforms. His recent catalogue includes the 2024 album Shahllah Wasse Aastana as well as earlier singles such as Ghazi Main Tery Naal Laiyan, Main Baba Diyan Shakran Vandan, Karam Aj Kar De, Chali Aan Ni Main and Rang Jindree.
His song “Rang Jindri” was listed as a 2025 release, while his older recordings continue to circulate on Spotify and other platforms.
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