Early life
Arshad Pervaiz Khokhar famously known as Arshad Khokhar , born in Lahore on 15th Oct, 1966 in a family, having a musical background.
His father Chanan Masih Khokhar was established Lahore Music College, 1958 in Lahore, which was the first ever institution for music in private and Government sector in the history of Pakistan. He was the founder principal of that institution.
Education
Arshad Khokhar got his early education from “Rang mahal Christian High School” Rang mahal (Shah Alam market) Lahore, till complete his high school in 1983.
After completing his high school Arshad admitted in Government College Lahore, (now G.C. University) on music seat. He completed his Graduation from there. He has been serving as Secretary of Dr. Nazir Ahmad Music Society and performed on many concerts in and outside the college, and won many prizes during his stay in college. Because of his father’s death, he did not continue his education more.
After completing his high school Arshad admitted in Government College Lahore, (now G.C. University) on music seat. He completed his Graduation from there. He has been serving as Secretary of Dr. Nazir Ahmad Music Society and performed on many concerts in and outside the college, and won many prizes during his stay in college. Because of his father’s death, he did not continue his education more.Inspiration :
He is very much inspired by his father Chanan Masih Khokhar, who was well known musician.
He established Lahore Music College, first ever music institute in the history of Pakistan in 1958. He was the founder Principal of the college. After school he was stay with his father at his Music college and spend most of the time with him. His father was an excellent musician and teacher as well.
Working
Currently teaching as lecturer at University College of Art & Design, University of the Punjab, Lahore (M.A Music). Pioneer faculty member of Music department since Oct, 2006.
Teaching at Beaconhouse School System since Sep, 1998.
Member of Church Parish Council ( Executive body ) Holy Trinity Church, Lahore.
Actively contributing in Church Choir as Choir director.