We never wanted to hog space as senior artists: Bilal Maqsood on why Strings parted ways
Singer Bilal Maqsood has opened up on why he and his former Strings bandmate Faisal Kapadia decided to part ways after 33 glorious years. His explanation came exactly two years after the band announced its split, and according to the singer, Strings always wanted to call it quits while they were at “peak” and not as a slow, dead band.
Recently, Maqsood uploaded a video on Instagram detailing that all Kapadia and him wanted to achieve and retain was respect for their band. “Exactly two years after the popular band Strings said goodbye to their 33-year-long journey, I wanted to share with you all the reason behind this decision. Can’t thank you enough for being a part of our journey and for making it truly unforgettable!” he captioned the post.
The three-minute clip began with Maqsood revealing that, although him and Kapadia were initially a little upset, they were glad about their decision. “Today, March 25, marks exactly two years since Strings parted ways. A lot happened in these two years. Faisal has his own journey and I have my own but you all should know that after ending Strings, we were a little upset but a lot happier about our decision,” he said.
Talking about the respect they received throughout, Maqsood said it was important for them to leave while at their peak. “For us, respect for Strings was our top priority and we had always discussed that whenever we’d end Strings, we’d do it at its peak and never at a slow point where people have to ask us to leave. Every time we brought a new album, thanks to God, we stayed relevant. Even from our last album Strings 30, Sajni and Urr Jaun were super-duper hits.”