Shahid Akhtar Qalandar, also known as Shahid Qalandari, is a Burushaski singer and poet from the Hunza. Up till now he has released his five music albums and the last but not least album called "Mehr-e-Minas" His 3rd album "thala thala" is the most famous album in the Burushaski language till now. Shahid Akhter Qalandar is known all over Gilgit-Baltistan for his voice and music compositions. 
He gained recognition all over the country, where he was presented the brand ambassador of Hunza's Music Society.

His albums released to date are Shama, Qalandari 2002, Thala thala, Jajee and in 2011 his fifth album Mehr-e-Minas was released. He is an interior designer by profession and currently resides in kuwait with his wife.