Shah Idrees (artist)
Shah Idrees was born into a Muslim family in Lolab Kupwara, Kashmir, to Ali Muhammad, a police officer, and Mumtaza Beagum. Idrees began his career in the entertainment industry as a television actor before moving on to the music industry. His album "Malanga" has over 1.5 million views on YouTube, and his song "Wadas Wafa" has over 6.3 lakh views and was the first Kashmiri song to be captured in Dubai. In 2022, Idrees made his Bollywood debut with "Malanga," which won the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke Award. He has also worked with brands such as Amazon and Flipkart and is considered the most successful Kashmiri star in the world today.