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Mughal-e-Funk

Instrumental Band from Pakistan

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Record originEnglish Wikipedia
Text licenseCC BY-SA 4.0
Source revisionMar 5, 2026
Entity authorityQ117188309 ↗
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Mughal-e-Funk is an instrumental funk band from Pakistan. The band comprises Kami Paul (drummer), Farhan Ali (bass), Rakae Jamil (sitar), and Rufus Shahzad (keyboards & synths). The band has featured in popular shows including Coke Studio, Levi's Live, and Bisconni Music.

Bisconni Music

Mughal-e-Funk appeared in the music show Bisconni Music and performed Sakal Ban (originally written by Amir Khusrau) with Meesha Shafi. The song was also featured by Rolling Stone India. They also performed Meda Ishq with Mohammad Aizaz Sohail and Mahnoor Altaf.

Sultanat

Mughal-e-Funk released its debut EP Sultanat in 2018. The EP comprises six songs, each named after a Mughal Emperor.

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