Mohammed Paika

Mohammed K. Paika
Born
Bombay, India
Occupations
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • musician
Years active2000–present
AwardsHIMA
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Keyboards
Websitemohammedpaika.com

Mohammed Khisar Paika (born 27 August 1979) is a singer, songwriter, and musician. His single, Just Human, won a Hollywood Independent Music Award, had received over 11 million views on YouTube in August, 2025, and charted at #1 on the YouTube Shorts' charts.[1][2][3][4]

Early life and education

Mohammed Khisar Paika[5] was born in Bombay, India. His family immigrated to the US when he was 6 years old [6] and he began singing when he was 13 years old. In college he was a member of the band, "Silent Thunder", who released an acapella album, Sounds of Reverence in 2002.[7][8] He attended Ross University School of Medicine and Albany Medical Center and is a licensed physician.[9]

Career

Paika is a singer, songwriter, and musician (keyboards), and physician (internist). He released his first solo acapella spiritual chant album in 2015. Paika's music combines eastern and western music and he cites bollywood music, Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, Ahmad bin Ali Al-Ajmi, Mohammed Rafi, Kishore Kumar, and Fairuz as musical influences.[6] His songs and music videos have received awards from the Hollywood Independent Music Awards, California Music Video Awards, and the Cannes World Film Festival, among others.[10] Paika's single Just Human has received 11 million views as of August, 2025,[4] charted at #1 on the YouTube Shorts charts, won numerous awards, and received favorable reviews.[3][11] He directs all of his music videos and is the founder and managing director of One Essence Productions.[5]

Awards

Year Nominated work Category Award Result
2025 Just Human Christian/Gospel[1][12] Hollywood Independent Music Award Won
2025 Just Human Best Music Video[13] Austin Micro Film Festival Award Won
2025 Just Human Best Music Video[14] Texas Short Film Festival Award Won
2025 Just Human Best American Music Video (USA)[15] Los Angeles Movie and Music Video Award Won
2024 Just Human Best Song[16] New York International Film Award Won
2024 Stronger Best Music Video[17] Global Film Festival Award Won
2024 Just Human Best Song[18] World Film Festival in Cannes Won
2022 Purpose of Life Word Award[19] California Music Video Award Won
2022 Purpose of Life Best Inspirational Video[19] California Music Video Award Nominated
2019 So Many Divisions - Ya Rahman Best Song[20] Festigious International Film Festival Award Won
2019 So Many Divisions - Ya Rahman Best Music Video (Islamic)[21] Indie Fest Film Award Won
2019 So Many Divisions - Ya Rahman Best Music Video[22] Independent Short Award Won
2019 So Many Divisions - Ya Rahman Best Music Video [23] New York Film Award Won

YouTube Shorts Charts

Year Single Peak chart positions
UAE
[24] 		CAN
[25] 		UK
[26] 		US
[27]
2025 Just Human 1 16 27 46

Discography

Source:[28][29]

  • 2024 - Purpose Extended
  • 2024 - M.H.3.0.
  • 2023 - M.H.2.0.
  • 2023 - M.H.1.0.
  • 2022 - Muhabbat 1.0
  • 2022 - Enlighten 1.0
  • 2022 - Ishq-E-Khuda
  • 2017 - Unity
  • 2015 - The Most Merciful
  • 2003 - Sounds of Reverence[30]

References

  1. ^ a b "Nominations and Selections". HIMA. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
  2. ^ "2025 WINNERS and NOMINEES Hollywood Independent Music Awards". Retrieved 2025-08-15.
  3. ^ a b "Mohammed K Paika's "Just Human": A Powerful Call to Heal and Unite by Martha Jones". Pop Cultr. October 28, 2024. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
  4. ^ a b "Just Human (Official Video) Mohammed K Paika Kyle Townsend ft. Trevor Stanislaus & Hailey Summers". MP. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
  5. ^ a b "Mohammed Paika". Backstage. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
  6. ^ a b "INTERVIEW: Award-winning Singer-Songwriter Mohammed Khisar Paika by Rick Jamm". Jams Sphere. May 12, 2021. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
  7. ^ "Interview with Physician, Singer-Songwriter Mohammed K Paika". WorldAuthors.Org. 2021-05-03. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
  8. ^ "The Mohammed Paika Interview". iHeart. May 11, 2023. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
  9. ^ "Mohammed Khisar Paika, MD". www.bswhealth.com. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
  10. ^ "A NEW ERA OF MUSIC MARKETING: A PUZZLE OR A PATH? There are four areas of leverage artists should focus on when trying to put their music forward in the industry by Anto Dotcom". Rolling Stone. July 26, 2023. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
  11. ^ "Just Human review". Austin Micro Film Festival. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
  12. ^ "2025 WINNERS and NOMINEES | Hollywood Independent Music Awards". Retrieved 2025-08-15.
  13. ^ "2025 Winners". Film Festival Curcuit. Retrieved September 3, 2025.
  14. ^ "Texas Short Film Festival 2025 Winners". Film Festival Circuit. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
  15. ^ "2025 Winners". Best Film Awards. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
  16. ^ "2024 Winners" (PDF). New York International Film Awards. Retrieved August 22, 2025.
  17. ^ "2024 Winners". GFF. Retrieved August 22, 2025.
  18. ^ "2024 Winners". World Film Festival in Cannes. Retrieved August 22, 2025.
  19. ^ a b "5TH ANNUAL CALIFORNIA MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS ANNOUNCE WINNERS AND HONOREES FOR YEAR'S BEST MUSIC VIDEOS AND FILMS". Taste TV. May 10, 2022. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
  20. ^ "2019 Winners". FIFF. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
  21. ^ "Indie Fest Film Awards 2019". Indie Fest. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
  22. ^ "2019 Independent Short Awards". Independent Short Awards. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
  23. ^ "2019 Winners". New York Film Awards. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
  24. ^ "UAE Daily Top Songs on Shorts June 1, 2025". YouTube Charts. June 1, 2025. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
  25. ^ "Canada Daily Top Songs on Shorts June 1, 2025". YouTube Charts. June 1, 2025. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
  26. ^ "UK Daily Top Songs on Shorts June 29, 2025". YouTube Charts. June 19, 2025. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
  27. ^ "USA Daily Top Songs on Shorts June 30, 2025". YouTube Charts. June 30, 2025. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
  28. ^ "Mohammed K Paika Discography". Apple Music. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  29. ^ "Mohammed K Paika Discography". Spotify. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  30. ^ "Mohammed Paika Shares Thoughts on 'Love' and More". Sweet and Sour. February 27, 2023. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
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