Popular Band Strings Disbands After 33 Years, Leave Fans Heart Broken

After 33 years, the popular pop band Strings announced that is disbanding. Band members Bilal Maqsood and Faisal Kapadia shared the news on social media on Thursday, March 25. This sad news left their fans heartbroken. However, Bilal and Faisal insisted that the members still share a great bond, but it’s time to conclude the band.

Issuing a statement on Instagram, which came as a surprise to many fans, Strings wrote, “Hey guys. This post is a bit different from the usual. We have decided that today, 25/03/2021, is the day we graciously get to conclude STRINGS. The past 33 years have been incredible for both of us. It’s so rare to have the chance to be able to do things like this and we are infinitely grateful to all of our fans for making it possible. We hope you found it worthwhile as well.”

“While the band technically may not be together anymore, both of us share an inseparable bond that will connect us no matter where life takes us. Thank you so much for everything,” they added in the statement.

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Distraught fans thanked the band Strings for beautiful memories. Comedian Bhuvan Bam wrote, “Thank you for the great music and an amazing childhood. Your melodies will stay with the world forever! Best wishes for the future (sic).” While some fans called it “End of an era (sic),” Many fans wrote about how heartbroken they were. In a demand for a proper farewell, many people also demanded one last concert.

Strings was first formed in 1988 with four members, as a college band. They ruled the music scene in the 90s and gained popularity in Pakistan as well as India. Their musical hits like Dhani, Na Jaane Kyu, Duur, Yeh Hai Meri Kahani, Mera Bicchra Yaar, among many others. The band’s last album Thirty released in 2019. They also composed songs for Bollywood films ‘Zinda’ and ‘Shootout at Lokhandwala’ and ‘John Day’.

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