Farhad Humayun, Founder of Overload Passes Away
Famed Pakistani musician, who founded the band Overload, Farhad Humayun passed away on Tuesday, the confirmed the news on Facebook. The singer’s death was announced on the official social media page of Overload, as the band requested fans to pray for the departed soul. “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 read. “He would want us to celebrate his life, so we request his family, friends, and fans honor him and say a prayer for him today,” it continued.
David Bowie Statement:
“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! ”His elder cousin and musician, Taimur Rahman also took to Twitter to announce the news: “My cousin, Farhad Humayun, has passed away. He was an incredible musician and artist. An emptiness has taken the place of his larger-than-life personality.”
Showbiz fraternity pays Tribute to the Late Musician Farhad Humayun:
Following the news, fans and stars from the music and showbiz fraternity took to their social media to pay tribute to the late musician and to pray for his eternal peace. Overload’s former lead vocalist Meesha Shafi took to Twitter and paid tribute to the late singer. “RIP Fadi,’ the Coke Studio singer wrote, 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.”
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
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
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
Our celebrities share fond memories and condolences on Farhad Humayun’s demise 💔 #FarhadHumayun pic.twitter.com/3bvFMl47mk
— Galaxy Lollywood (@galaxylollywood) June 8, 2021
Moreover, Veteran actor Adnan Siddiqui, famed vlogger Moore, Abbas Ali Khan, Salman Ahmed and many others wrote heartfelt tributes for the late musician. His cause of death was not revealed by the band. However, the singer had revealed in 2018 that he was getting surgery done for a brain tumor. Furthermore, Humayun had founded Overload in 2003 after starting his career as an underground musician. Lastly, He was previously the drummer for two other bands that he created, Co-Ven and Mindriot.
