Asad Badie
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| أسد بديع Asad Badie |
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| Birth name | Asad Badie (أسد بديع) | |
| Born |  Afghanistan |
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| Genre(s) | Pop | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Physician | |
| Years active | 1988–present | |
| Label(s) | Various | |
Asad Badie (Persian: أسد بديع) is a popular Afghan singer. He is one of the 80s era singers that emerged as Afghan music was reaching the zenith of its pop music. As a member of Goroh-e-Baran (Rain Band) that included Farhad Darya and others, he became immensely popular not only for his voice but also for his looks. He currently lives between Switzerland and Australia wherefrom he continues his music, often performing in charity concerts.
Asad is also a physician, having completed his M.D. in Switzerland. His official website is: www.asad-badie.com
[edit] The Look
In Afghanistan, Asad Badie's look is considered what could be termed as a "Eastern Model Type." In the late 80s, when he and others started the Rain Band, he was under the constant spotlight of public attention, although Farhad Darya went on to become the more popular singer when the group members emigrated from Afghanistan. A complete contrast to the Western perception of beauty in chiseled face with prominent cheeckbones along a defined jawbone which is confined to an overall square face, his rounded face, olive skin, wavy black hair and round-folded pouty lips were the definition of male beauty for Afghans. When photographed for various magazines of Afghanistan, his photo alone was enough to sell the publication.
[edit] Recent Involvements
Asad peforms in concerts in various cities of Europe. In the last two decades since he separated from his Rain Band colleagues, he has been the least active in singing. Due to the demands of medical school and subsequent demands of the medical profession, he has limited his involvements in entertainment, prompting his fans to become inquisitive of his status.
[edit] References
- Javanan. The Sensational Asad Badie. Kabul, Afghanistan. June 1989.
- (This is the Afghan Javanan, separate from the Iranian magazine of same name.)
