Bilal Maqsood is a Pakistani singer, songwriter, composer, and musician. He was born on December 23, 1971, in Karachi, Pakistan.

Bilal Maqsood is best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the Pakistani pop-rock band Strings, which he formed with his friend Faisal Kapadia in the late 1980s. The band gained popularity with their debut album "Strings" in 1990 and has released several hit songs, including "Duur," "Sar Kiye Yeh Pahar," and "Dhaani." Strings has also worked on several music projects, including the soundtrack for the Pakistani film "Zinda Bhaag" and the Coke Studio Pakistan.

In addition to his work with Strings, Bilal Maqsood has also composed music for several Pakistani television dramas, including "Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan" and "Mera Naam Yousuf Hai." He has also collaborated with other Pakistani musicians, including Atif Aslam and Qurat-ul-Ain Balouch.

Bilal Maqsood has won several awards for his music, including the Best Music Director award at the Lux Style Awards in 2009 and the Best Band award at the MTV Music Awards India in 2006. He is considered one of the most talented and influential artists in the Pakistani music industry and has a large fan base both within Pakistan and around the world.