Ace musician Farhad Humayun passes away

Overload's frontman has been involved with the music industry for the past two decades

Overload's frontman Farhad Humayun passed away on Tuesday, the band announced on social media. Taking to the Facebook page, a post read, "The magnificent Farhad Humayun left us for the stars this morning. Stoic in the face of challenges, uncompromising in his values, generous to a fault, witty as hell! Fadi was far too ahead of his time, both in spirit and art."

The post further read, "He would want us to celebrate his life, so we request his family, friends and fans to honour him and say a prayer for him today."

"We can almost hear him say these words by David Bowie: “I don’t know where I’m going from here, but I promise it won’t be boring”. Godspeed our gentle giant and thank you for creating a riot!" the post concluded.

Soon after the news broke out, Overload's former lead vocalist Meesha Shafi took to social media and paid tribute to the late musician. 

"RIP Fadi,' the Coke Studio singer tweeted, adding, "Thinking only of the good times we shared. My career in music began with Overload. We were at loggerheads at times but made some undeniably good music on the way. This is just one of those brilliant songs. Sharing this in your memory."

https://t.co/uPePR8Vbsv

RIP Fadi
Thinking only of the good times we shared.

My career in music began with Overload.
We were at loggerheads at times but made some undeniably good music on the way. This is just one of those brilliant songs. Sharing this in your memory.

— MEESHA SHAFI (@itsmeeshashafi) June 8, 2021

Adnan Siddiqui, too, expressed his condolences. "Shook to know about the passing away of Farhad Humayun," he said, adding, "A young, talented life snatched by the cruel hands of fate way too soon. Life is so fragile. May Allah grants him a higher place in Jannah. Ameen."

Shook to know about the passing away of #FarhadHumayun. A young, talented life snatched by the cruel hands of fate way too soon. Life is so fragile…May Allah grant him higher place in Jannah . Ameen 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/evWrlgC4ys

— Adnan Siddiqui (@adnanactor) June 8, 2021

Popular vlogger Mooroo shared his memories of the famed musician. "I grew up listening to overload, being inspired, electrified and entranced by it. Farhad Humayun was my Pakistani musical hero through my teenage years. Sad to hear he passed away and suffered from cancer so. He will always be the king of the drums," he wrote. 

I grew up listening to overload, being inspired, electrified and entranced by it. Farhad humayun was my pakistani musical hero through my teenage years. Sad to hear he passed away and suffered with cancer so. He will always be the king of the drums. Allah maghfirat farmayein. pic.twitter.com/yUSPzxoqE5

— Mooroo (@Mooroo4) June 8, 2021

Abbas Ali Khan shared, "RIP peace dear Fadi. Tu kamal tha yaar (you were brilliant). See you on the other side."

RIP peace dear FADI. Tu kamal tha yaar. See you on the other side. #farhadhumayun #overload #riotstudios pic.twitter.com/w7084nLbjs

— Abbas Ali Khan (@abbasalikhan) June 8, 2021

Junoon's Salman Ahmad shared, "Very sad news tonight. Dear Friend & Innovative percussionist, a talented composer of Overload Farhad Humayun."

Very sad news tonight. Dear Friend & Innovative percussionist , talented composer of #OVERLOAD Farhad Humayun. https://t.co/U6ibVRhLxS beloved son of Naveed & Shahzad Humayun. Inna lilla hai wainna alaihay rajeoon

— salman ahmad (@sufisal) June 8, 2021

"Woke up to tragic news. A part of my 20s is gone. Farhad Humayun of Overload is no more. RIP. Was listening to an Overload song and reminiscing only a few days ago," a fan penned. 

Woke up to tragic news. A part of my 20s is gone. Farhad Humayun of Overload is no more. RIP.
Was listening to an Overload song and reminiscing only a few days ago 💔 pic.twitter.com/2fQRStHA9O

— Nadia (@novocainerush) June 8, 2021

 

This is a developing story and is being updated accordingly.