Does Bilal Avaz Pakistani participate in American Idol? by Nikko At the age of 19 years, he participated in American idol. He shared his journey and said he is from a struck Muslim family in Pakistan. A religious family where music is forbidden. And now my parents are my biggest fan they loved me to succeed and more than I want to... He performed so well and success on his first night on Hollywood week. He made his nation or his family proud.