Three of the four judges this season were replaced with the judges that were previously on The Voice of Afghanistan, Qais Ulfat, Aryana Sayeed, and Obaid Juenda. The British-produced film (directed by Havana Marking) won two awards at that year's Sundance Film Festival: World Cinema Audience Award: Documentary and World Cinema Directing Award: Documentary. The host from season 8 to season 11, Mustafa Azizyar, was replaced by Omid Nezami, who hosted the show last time in Season 7. The season was hosted by Arash Barez, and there was a total of 12 contestants from 10 previous seasons. 'It is Thyself!' [16] A transcript by Mustafa from his poem "From the Perspective of Black Love" read "In your eyes I can see an eternity" as part of the collection.

[22] The dress with his poem went on to be worn by Emilia Clarke. [39] It was known for including lyrics about resilience, community, and the bleak realities of living on the fringes pair perfectly. The prize for winner was a new Chevrolet car and one audio album recording with Barbud Music, as well as two music videos in the same studio. Third place went to Arash Barez. Mubariz became the second rapper to make it into the show's top 12, with performances that were praised by the judges each week. Also for the first time in the show's history, a rapper (Sayid Jamal Mubariz) made the show's final. While thro' the night the moaning plane-tree rocked.

There were many disputes between the judges, which attracted many viewers. The single was dedicated to those he's lost to gun violence and was known for capturing Regent's Park resiliency. //
This article is about the Afghan Star television series. Third place went to Elyas Isaar. [6] The runner-up was Mehran Gulzar and the contestant who was second runner-up was Navid Saberpoor. But his passion and love for his job drove him forward.

Biography 1996–2013: Early life and career beginnings. At this stage, each week every singer performs and the viewers use their cell phones to vote for which singer they prefer. [40][41] The single prompted Complex to list Mustafa on the list of Best New Artists of the March, 2020. Afghan Star is a reality television show competition that searches for the most talented singers across Afghanistan. [36][37] The single was produced by Frank Dukes and James Blake. As it was customary with the previous seasons, the Grand Finale was hosted on Nowroz day, on 21 March 2017. The program broadcasts on the TOLO channel. The eventual winner of the contest was crowned the "Superstar" of all Afghan Stars.

Qasem Rameshgar returned as one of the judges and the other two, Wali Fateh Ali Khan and Shahlah Zaland, were the same as the previous season. For the first time since the show's inception, a female contestant to make the show's Top 2, specifically Zulala Hashemi. On that day, Mustafa Hoonarjoo finished first, winning the grand finale. Aryana Sayeed, Qais Ulfat, Saidagul Maina, This page was last edited on 21 October 2020, at 16:50. Mustafa Zahir is the grandson of Afghanistan’s last king, Mohammad Zahir. The high profile of the show meant heightened security was introduced around the studios and contestants of the show. The sixth season debuted on 2 November 2010. Then shyly listened, nor the door unlocked. [14], Mustafa performed at the Fast in the 6 festival at Nathan Phillips Square held on 1 June 2018.

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[24] The film was released on 17 March 2019. Aryana Sayeed, Qais Ulfat, Saidagul Maina, This page was last edited on 21 October 2020, at 16:50. A diverse group of twelve talented artists from across Afghanistan made their way to the show after being juried by Miri Maftun, Qais Ulfat and Saida Gul Maina. The winner was awarded a motorcycle from Pamir Motorcycle. The show returned to its 13th season, three of the judges from season 12 returned to the show except Aryana Sayeed.

Afghan Star's fifth season started airing in October 2009, concluding in December of the same year. The series only featured contestants from previous seasons of Afghan Star.

When he was in grade 7, he performed an original piece, "A Single Rose", at Nelson Mandela Park Public School.The piece got a lot of attention, earning him high praises at Toronto's Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival in 2009. Mustafa Azizyar Sunday, October 25, 2009. [9] Sediqa Madadgar from Kabul and Zahra Elham from Ghazni province were two of the female contestants participating in the show. Auditions were conducted from all the cities visited in previous seasons. The music director was Farid Rastagar. Each coach had 6 contestants in their teams. A panel of judges choose the best auditionees and puts them through to the public voting round of the contest. Afghan Star is a reality television show competition that searches for the most talented singers across Afghanistan. The format of show was like a battle show with two coaches Obaid Juenda and Qais Ulfat.