Zain Zohaib is a globally renowned Pakistani Sufi and Qawwali music duo formed by brothers Zain Ali and Zohaib Ali. Originating from Lahore, they have emerged as one of the most compelling contemporary live Sufi acts, celebrated for seamlessly blending traditional South Asian Qawwali with modern instrumentation and shorter track structures.
Musical Lineage & Origins
- Heritage: They are the grandsons of Ustad Haji Rehmat Ali Khan, who played the second harmonium alongside the legendary Shahenshah-e-Qawwali, Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, for 40 years. [1, 2]
- Training: The brothers grew up learning the strict nuances of classical ragas from their grandfather and their uncle, Ustad Faiz Ali Faiz.
- Early Start: They have been performing publicly with their family since 2009
Rise to International Fame
Velo Sound Station (2025): They showcased their versatility by fusing Sufi vocals with hip-hop in the track “Shayar”, featuring rapper Faris Shafi.
Nescafe Basement (2019): The duo broke into mainstream global awareness during Season 5 with their explosive breakout performance of “Haiderium”.
Coke Studio (2022): They further solidified their international reach on Coke Studio Pakistan Season 14, collaborating with Quratulain Balouch on the hit track “Thagyan”.
Signature Songs
- “Ranjheya Ve”: A highly popular indie-Sufi track released in 2022 that has amassed over 100 million views.
- “Oh Sahib”: The massive, soul-stirring original soundtrack for the television drama Abdullahpur Ka Devdas.
- “Cheerah” & “Lost In Love”: Recent 2026 releases that continue to explore themes of deep spiritual devotion and longing. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
Global Touring
Following a string of sold-out theater shows, the duo spends much of their time touring internationally. They are currently embarking on major international runs, including a multi-city UK Tour, a highly anticipated debut tour in Canada across major cities like Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal, and persistent large-scale live “Chapters” in their home country.
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