Farrukh Zokirov

From May 2002 to July 2004, he was deputy minister of the Ministry of Culture and Sports of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Farrukh Zokirov studied at State Conservatory of Uzbekistan. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are estrada and folk rock. Distinctions recorded are People's Artist of the Uzbek SSR, Shukhrat medal, Order of Friendship and Order of Friendship of Kyrgyzstan.

• Name — Farrukh Zokirov • Born — 16 April 1946 • Birthplace — Tashkent, Uzbek SSR, Soviet Union • Genre — Estrada • Occupation — Singer, composer, actor • Instrument — vocals, piano, • Years Active — 1969–present • Label — Melodiya

Zokirov was born in Tashkent in 1946 into a family of professional musicians. His father, Karim Zokirov, was an opera singer, a baritone and People's Artist of Uzbek SSR in 1939, and the soloist of the Uzbek State Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Alisher Navoi. His Mother, Shohista Saidova, was also a singer, a folk singer, a soloist for the Tashkent musical theatre of drama and Mukimi comedy. His parents met while studying at the Moscow Conservatory. The family had five sons and a daughter: Batir, Louise, Naufal, Farrukh, Jamshid, Ravshan. The children grew up in a house that was often visited by leading Uzbek artists and singers of the time. The art atmosphere and creativity nourished the children from an early age. This way, the Zokirov musical and artistic dynasty was formed in Tashkent.

• Father – Karim Zokirov (1912–1977), opera singer (baritone), People's Artist of the Uzbek SSR • Mother – Shohista Saidova • Spouse(s) – Anna Zokirova, Nargiz Boyhonova • Brother – Botir Zokirov, (1936–1985), Uzbek Soviet singer, writer, poet, artist and actor, founder of pop art in the country, People's Artist of the Uzbek SSR • Brother – Jamshid Zokirov (1949–2012), Soviet and Uzbek film and theatre actor, TV presenter, honoured artist of Uzbekistan • Sister – Louise Zokirova, singer • Niece – Nargiz Zakirova, daughter of Louise Zakirova, singer

• Film • Year — Title — Role — Notes • 1978 — Toʻylar muborak (Happy Wedding Day!) (Подарю тебе город) — Himself — Uncredited cameo • 1980 — Какие наши годы! — Himself — Uncredited cameo • 1989 — Tangalik bolalar — Himself — Uncredited cameo • 200... — Maysara – Superstar — Musical movie. Also director • 2000 — Alpamysh (Alpomish) • 2003 — Taqdir — Davlat Zokirov — Lead role • 2003 — Munis onam — Himself — Uncredited cameo • 2010 — Ялла...начало... — Himself — Documentary