Danish Rahi
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Danish Rahi is a designer thinker, philosopher, visionary, creative strategist, director, music producer, and humanitarian from Pakistan
. Danish Rahi is also the author of the book "The Pakish Identity." A book on the brand and identity of Pakistan. Danish utilizes intelligent design to address the emerging challenges of the 21st century, he has served as a designer and creative strategist for various major companies and entities in the U.S., Asia and Europe and played a key role in variety of global marketing campaigns for eminent brands.
Danish Rahi coined several key terms and theories including the term “PAKISH” as part of his vision, highlighting a "Nation Branding" strategy for Pakistan and also developed the theory of "Neo-Consciousism" discussed in his book. Rahi have received various awards and nominations, and his work has been acclaimed in major newspapers, magazines and TV channels around the world.
Rahi remained hungry for more knowledge. After exploring the technical edge of 'design' he wanted to go further and explore the thinking processes, psychology, and philosophical attributes of design. He started out his master's program in Design Management in 2005 and earned his master's degree in 2007 with distinction from Pratt Institute New York.
This unique and robust program gave him some tailored insights on the scope and power of 'Intelligent Design.' Inspired by his teachers and mentors in New York he explored the human thinking processes even further by testing design intelligence in shaping foreign policies and address emerging challenges of the 21st century. Rahi still considers himself a strong believer and a humble student of design intelligence.
Rahi first gained international popularity as a pop singer
in 2003 when his debut album FIZA-The Evolution was released in the U.S. by the record label 'Corporate Greed' and produced by The Churchills (American band). The album was recorded at the Frankensound Studios in New Jersey. Rahi's musical inspirations came from Pink Floyd, Yanni
and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. The artsy music videos produced in New York
, aired on most major music networks in South Asia including MTV Pakistan and Channel V. His single "Chalo Mere Saath" became one of the most aired songs on local music channels and radio stations in Pakistan for months between 2004 and 2005. His work featured several Pakistani and American actors, actresses, and models like Suzi Lorraine and Sherron Blynn. Rahi also became the first artist from Pakistan to be aired on satellite radio stations in the U.S.
Danish Rahi also designed and engineered various business ventures in the U.S. and formed various LLC's (Limited Liability Companies) mainly in Pennsylvania and New Jersey including Greemagine LLC dedicated to green-cleaning and healthy lifestyle and Soularis LLC dedicated to video production and graphic design. He has also been involved in advising for several start-up ventures in the U.S., Turkey and Pakistan related to strategic and green technology, and intelligent design.
His father Sir Mansoor Rahi, is not only a renowned painter but he is considered a national treasure in Pakistan. His revolutionary advancements in Cubism
and figurative oil paintings are considered a major leap in visual arts. His work was also recognized by former president general Pervaiz Musharraf who presented him with the presidential award. Danish Rahi's mother Madam Hajra Mansoor is known as "Safeer-e-Mashriq" (Ambassador of the East) for her unique and distinctive style of paintings, representing the technical modernization traditional Mughal painting
styles. Her work was also recognized by the current president of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari
, who awarded the presidential award for her contributions in the field.
The Rahi family has contributed extensively in the fields of journalism, literature, philosophy, visual and performing art for over 50 years. With respect for all cultures and support for world peace they hold no political agendas or affiliations.
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
. Danish Rahi is also the author of the book "The Pakish Identity." A book on the brand and identity of Pakistan. Danish utilizes intelligent design to address the emerging challenges of the 21st century, he has served as a designer and creative strategist for various major companies and entities in the U.S., Asia and Europe and played a key role in variety of global marketing campaigns for eminent brands.
Danish Rahi coined several key terms and theories including the term “PAKISH” as part of his vision, highlighting a "Nation Branding" strategy for Pakistan and also developed the theory of "Neo-Consciousism" discussed in his book. Rahi have received various awards and nominations, and his work has been acclaimed in major newspapers, magazines and TV channels around the world.
Early life
Danish Rahi was born in Karachi Pakistan on 07/07/1977 at 7PM and weighed 7 pounds at the time of birth. He comes from a family of influential artists and celebrities. His father is Sir Mansoor Rahi and his mother is Madam Hajra Mansoor. Soon after his birth his family moved to Islamabad, where Danish started his schooling and grew up. Islamabad (Isloo) is also considered to be his hometown.Education
Danish Rahi started schooling in Pakistan and studied at The City School, Islamabad. He moved to the U.S. in 1997 for higher education and earned his Bachelor's degree in Computer Graphics from Troy University, Alabama in 2000. He remained an honors student throughout his college life at Troy. Rahi moved to New Jersey right after his graduation in 2000 and secured his first Fortune Five Hundred client, a major pharmaceutical company. While working full time Rahi completed various technical courses and earned certifications in various technical programs related to his field.Rahi remained hungry for more knowledge. After exploring the technical edge of 'design' he wanted to go further and explore the thinking processes, psychology, and philosophical attributes of design. He started out his master's program in Design Management in 2005 and earned his master's degree in 2007 with distinction from Pratt Institute New York.
This unique and robust program gave him some tailored insights on the scope and power of 'Intelligent Design.' Inspired by his teachers and mentors in New York he explored the human thinking processes even further by testing design intelligence in shaping foreign policies and address emerging challenges of the 21st century. Rahi still considers himself a strong believer and a humble student of design intelligence.
Music career
Danish Rahi has been envolved in the music industry since childhood. He performed his first concert at the age of seven and started out his music career by composing music jingles for PTV (Pakistan Television). As a teenager in 1990's he performed various concerts and shows, and formulated several bands including Amadeus, The Symphony Slaves, and Shorr (meaning noise). Several of his singles aired on local channels. His first song to gain popularity was 'Jan-e-man' that aired on the famous TV show MCC (Music Channel Charts) directed by Ghazanfer Ali.Rahi first gained international popularity as a pop singer
Pop Singer
"Pop Singer" is the début single from London-based glam rockers Rachel Stamp. It was released in February, 1996 through WEA. The single was released as a 2 track CD Single and limited edition pink 7" vinyl of 1000 copies...
in 2003 when his debut album FIZA-The Evolution was released in the U.S. by the record label 'Corporate Greed' and produced by The Churchills (American band). The album was recorded at the Frankensound Studios in New Jersey. Rahi's musical inspirations came from Pink Floyd, Yanni
Yanni
Yanni , born Yiannis Hrysomallis is a Greek self-taught pianist, keyboardist, and composer who has spent most of his life in the United States.He earned Grammy nominations for his 1992 album, Dare to Dream, and the 1993 follow-up, In My Time...
and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. The artsy music videos produced in New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, aired on most major music networks in South Asia including MTV Pakistan and Channel V. His single "Chalo Mere Saath" became one of the most aired songs on local music channels and radio stations in Pakistan for months between 2004 and 2005. His work featured several Pakistani and American actors, actresses, and models like Suzi Lorraine and Sherron Blynn. Rahi also became the first artist from Pakistan to be aired on satellite radio stations in the U.S.
Entrepreneurial work
Danish Rahi serves as the CEO of a Pakistani conglomerate known as 'The Rahi Group.' The company which started out over 50 years ago by his father Sir Mansoor Rahi is today a network of entities that include art and design institutes, art galleries, authentic-art dealerships, a think-tank dedicated to intelligent design, physical health ventures, NGO dedicated to intelligent design and philanthropic work, and more.Danish Rahi also designed and engineered various business ventures in the U.S. and formed various LLC's (Limited Liability Companies) mainly in Pennsylvania and New Jersey including Greemagine LLC dedicated to green-cleaning and healthy lifestyle and Soularis LLC dedicated to video production and graphic design. He has also been involved in advising for several start-up ventures in the U.S., Turkey and Pakistan related to strategic and green technology, and intelligent design.
Rahi Legacy
Danish Rahi's father is from Bangladesh and his mother is from India. Danish was born in Pakistan and mostly grew up there, but he acquired higher education and worked in the U.S. with people from many different backgrounds and nationalities. He has traveled and done projects in various regions of the world and considers himself a 'Global Citizen'.His father Sir Mansoor Rahi, is not only a renowned painter but he is considered a national treasure in Pakistan. His revolutionary advancements in Cubism
Cubism
Cubism was a 20th century avant-garde art movement, pioneered by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque, that revolutionized European painting and sculpture, and inspired related movements in music, literature and architecture...
and figurative oil paintings are considered a major leap in visual arts. His work was also recognized by former president general Pervaiz Musharraf who presented him with the presidential award. Danish Rahi's mother Madam Hajra Mansoor is known as "Safeer-e-Mashriq" (Ambassador of the East) for her unique and distinctive style of paintings, representing the technical modernization traditional Mughal painting
Mughal painting
Mughal painting is a particular style of South Asian painting, generally confined to miniatures either as book illustrations or as single works to be kept in albums, which emerged from Persian miniature painting, with Indian Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist influences, and developed largely in the court...
styles. Her work was also recognized by the current president of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari
Asif Ali Zardari
Asif Ali Zardari is the 11th and current President of Pakistan and the Co-Chairman of the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party . He is also the widower of Benazir Bhutto, who served two nonconsecutive terms as Prime Minister....
, who awarded the presidential award for her contributions in the field.
The Rahi family has contributed extensively in the fields of journalism, literature, philosophy, visual and performing art for over 50 years. With respect for all cultures and support for world peace they hold no political agendas or affiliations.
External links
- http://www.thesaturdaypost.com/rendezvous_57_danishrahi.htm
- http://www.danishrahi.com
- http://www.thepakishidentity.com
- http://outskirtspress.com/webpage.php?ISBN=9781432780364
- http://www.therahigroup.com