[1] The son of a scientist father, Jaswal initially studied dentistry before switching to geology, but always kept an interest in the arts during all these academic years, in music by joining a band and in acting by doing theater plays.

[3] Jaswal started his career in 2008 by joining the rock band Qayaas and gained popularity in 2009 with the song Tanha and Umeed.

[8] In Coke Studio season 8 Umair performed the song Sammi Meri Waar with QB which received more than two million views in two weeks.

[10] Umair made his acting debut on television by appearing in the serial Mor Mahal (2016), playing the lead role of a nawab alongside Meesha Shafi.

[18] The rumour was eventually confirmed with the marriage of Sana with Shoaib Malik, with both posting pictures from their wedding on their respective Instagram pages.