Noor Muhammad Shah A resident of Wadipora sits cross-legged and carefully puts his Rabab on his knee. At an early age he started singing devotional songs to make a living, he mesmerizes his listeners with his unique melody. His songs and videos of singing at functions and at homes have gone viral on social media.
Initially, he started singing in his native place. Afterwards he came to Srinagar with groups, singing in weddings and gatherings where his unique style of singing was noticed, earning him some popularity.
Shah has also sung for Radio Kashmir. He was part of the group that performed in several events in Oberai Palace Hotel, Santoor Hotel and Kashmir University. “I also sing for some reputed people who invite me in their wedding functions and also on other happy occasions,” he says. “Everybody admires my singing and some people later upload my videos on internet and more people come to know about me.”
He became famous for singing the song Katyu Chukh Nund Bane Valo Mashok Myane which was uploaded on YouTube and widely shared on social media. The song has more than one thousand views on YouTube. Another song Walo Myani Poshay madno has more than ten thousand views. “Katyu chukh nund bane was liked more by people.