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Naheed Akhtar
Naheed Akhtar (also spelled Nahid Akhtar) is a Pakistani playback singer. She is tagged as the "''Nightingale of Pakistan''". She was the top Lollywood playback singer during the second half of 70s and 80s. She won 3 Nigar Awards and a Pride of Performance in 2007. Early life and family Akhtar was born on September 26, 1956 in Multan, Punjab. She has 3 sisters and 4 brothers. A sister of her, ''Hameeda Akhtar'', was also a singer. Singing career Nahid's career began in 1970 when she sang a duet with Khalid Asghar in " Raag Malhar" at Radio Pakistan Multan. She has recorded songs in a range of styles, including Pakistani film music, pop, Ghazal, traditional Pakistani classical music, Punjabi folk songs, Qawwalis, Naat & Hamds & Others. She was first discovered for films by veteran music director M. Ashraf in the mid-1970s who pursued her to sing in films. She had no well-known person as ''ustad'' (teacher) to train her musically but music director M. Ashraf played a key ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Multan
Multan (; ) is a city in Punjab, Pakistan, on the bank of the Chenab River. Multan is Pakistan's seventh largest city as per the 2017 census, and the major cultural, religious and economic centre of southern Punjab. Multan is one of the List of oldest continuously inhabited cities#Asia, oldest continuously inhabited cities in Asia, with a history stretching deep into antiquity. The ancient city was the site of the renowned Multan Sun Temple, and was besieged by Alexander the Great during the Mallian Campaign. A historic cultural centre of the wider Punjab, it was conquered by the Ummayad military commander Muhammad bin qasim, Muhammad bin Qasim. The city later became independent as the capital of the Emirate of Multan in 855 A.D., before subsequently coming under the rule of empires such as the Ghaznavids, the Ghurids and the Mamluk Sultanate, Mamluks. In 1445, it became capital of the Langah Sultanate. In 1526, it was conquered by the Mughal Empire. Multan Subah would become o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Qawwali
Qawwali ( Punjabi: (Shahmukhi), (Gurmukhi); Urdu: (Nasta'liq); Hindi: क़व्वाली (Devanagari); Bengali: কাওয়ালি (Bengali)) is a form of Sufi Islamic devotional singing, originating from the Indian subcontinent. It is popular mostly in the Punjab and Sindh regions of Pakistan; in Hyderabad, Delhi and other parts of India, especially North India; as well as the Dhaka and Chittagong Divisions of Bangladesh. Originally performed at Sufi shrines or dargahs throughout South Asia, it gained mainstream popularity and an international audience in late 20th century. Qawwali music received international exposure through the work of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Aziz Mian and Sabri Brothers largely due to several releases on the Real World label, followed by live appearances at WOMAD festivals. Other famous Qawwali singers include Fareed Ayyaz & Abu Muhammad, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Badar Miandad, Rizwan & Moazzam Duo, Qutbi Brothers, the late Amjad Sabri, Wad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Begum Jaan (film)
''Begum Jaan'' is a Pakistani drama film directed by Hassan Tariq and is the remake of director's own ''Neend'' (1959). Rani played the titular role of ''Begum Jaan'' in the film opposite Shahid while Qavi Khan, Aurangzeb and Rangeela appeared in supporting roles. The music of the film was composed by A. Hameed with lyrics by Qateel Shifai. The film released on 23 June 1977 and was a box office hit. Plot The film revolves around Begum Jaan, a salesperson who sells smuggled clothes by going home to home. She is smitten by a wealthy man of the city, Seth Shahid who impresses her by acting as a pious man in front of her. Begum Jaan impresses by him and dreams of being marry to him some day. However, the wholesaler of Begum Jaan Khasta Gul Khan wants to marry her. One day, Begum Shaan becomes nervous as a police inspector chases her. She hides the clothes (that she sells) to which inspector suspects her of buying smuggled clothes and inspector takes her to Police station. Inspec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shabana (film)
''Shabana'' is a 1976 Pakistani Urdu language romantic comedy film produced by A. Hameed and directed by Nazar Shabab. The film stars Babra Sharif, Waheed Murad and Shahid. The film was released on 12 November 1976. The film completed more than 100 weeks at Pakistani cinemas and became a Diamond Jubilee film. During the same year, two more Diamond Jubilee Urdu films were released: Nadeem's ''Talash'' and Rahat Kazmi's ''Aaj Aur Kal''. The film gave a boost to Babra Sharif's career and she won her first Nigar award as best actress. Plot The story of the film revolves around two sisters; Shabana and Farzana (Babra Sharif in a double role). They are identical twins who have very different personalities. Farzana is a shy and innocent girl, whereas her sister, Shabana, has a lively and confident personality. Farzana works as a secretary to the wealthy playboy, Akhter (Shahid). He lusts after Farzana, but is unable to seduce her. He finally manages to trap her by promising marriage ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Society Girl (1976 Film)
''Society Girl'' is a 1976 Pakistani drama film, directed by Sangeeta and written by Syed Noor. The film is produced by Raza Ali Rizvi, with music by Nazir Ali and film song lyrics by Tasleem Fazli. The film stars Sangeeta, Ghulam Mohiuddin, Kaveeta, Aslam Pervaiz, and Nisho in leading roles. Sangeeta won a 'Special' Nigar Award for directing this commercially successful film of 1976. Cast * Sangeeta as Julie * Ghulam Mohiuddin as Asif *Kaveeta as Mona *Qavi Khan as Doctor *Aslam Pervaiz as Seth *Bahar Begum as Mummy *Nisho as Shakeela *Saqi *Ibrahim Nafees Soundtrack The film music was composed by Nazir Ali: # ''Tum Jaisi Bhi Ho'' – Mehdi Hassan # ''Tere Qadmon Men Bikhar Jane'' (Happy) – Noor Jahan # ''Happy Christmas To You'' – Nahid Akhtar & Others # ''Andaz Wohi Apnaya Hay Teray Dil Ko Pasand Jo Aa Jaye'' - Naheed Akhtar Reception ''Society Girl'' was a critical and commercial success. The success of the film established Sangeeta as one of the leading dir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amjad Bobby
Amjad Bobby ( Punjabi, ur, ; 1942 15 April 2005) was an acclaimed Pakistani music composer and director. Early life and career He was born in Amritsar, British India in 1942. His father wanted him to be a clerk but he preferred to become a film music composer. His first film as a music director was Aik Nagina (1969) and the song "Dil nahi toe koi sheesha koi pathar hi milay" in Ahmed Rushdi's voice gained him some recognition. "Initially, like all musicians, he achieved fame after struggling and assisted renowned musicians like A. Hameed, Nashad, Nisar Bazmi, Khwaja Khurshid Anwar and Rasheed Attre." Amjad Bobby had little success in the decade of the 1970s. His first hit song was "Kajra lagana chor do, sawan ka rukh badal jaye ga", sung by great singer Mehdi Hassan for movie ''Ansoo Aur Sholay''. Later he composed music of movie ''Aik Nagina'' with two super hit songs "Beena tera naam" and "Tere bin raha jaye naa". The decade of the 1980s brought luck for Amjad Bobby and h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohabbat Zindagi Hai (1975 Film)
''Mohabbat Zindagi Hai'' is a 1975 Pakistani Urdu colour film directed by ''Iqbal Akhtar'' and produced by ''Begum Riaz''. It is a romance film and a musical film. It cast Mohammad Ali, Zeba, Waheed Murad, Mumtaz, Nayyar Sultana, Qavi Khan, Saqi and Lehri. Waheed Murad played a secondary role and Zeba played a lead role against Mohammad Ali. Cast * Zeba * Mohammad Ali * Waheed Murad * Mumtaz * Lehri * Qavi * Nayyar Sultana * Saqi * Zeenat * Zarqa * Khalid Saleem Mota * Mustafa Tind * Shahnawaz Release ''Mohabbat Zindagi Hai'' was released by Ayaz Films on 6 June 1975 in Pakistani cinemas. The film completed 12 weeks on main cinemas and 59 weeks on other cinemas in Karachi and, thus, became a Golden Jubilee film. Music The music of the film is composed by M Ashraf and the songs are written by ''Masroor Anwar''. Playback singers are Ahmed Rushdi, Mehdi Hassan and Nahid Akhtar. One song of the film became very popular especially ''Dil ko jalana hum ne chorr diya...''. Son ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jab Jab Phool Khile (Pakistani Film)
Jub Jub Phool Khiley was a Pakistani film in Urdu language, released on 21 November 1975. It starred Zeba, Mumtaz, Waheed Murad, Mohammad Ali and Nadeem. The film went on to be a super-hit at the cinemas all over Pakistan and completed 50 weeks on the big screen and became a golden jubilee film. Plot In a house like any other, live a lawyer, his wife, their 3 sons (Naeem, Saleem and Nadeem) and their nanny Surayya. During his lifetime, the lawyer has made many enemies including the convicts he has put in jail. On a stormy night, one of those convicts, now a free man, arrives at his doorstep to seek revenge. Although the lawyer does not fear his imminent death, the convict, named Raja Daaku says he will kill off the lawyer's whole family. The lawyer's wife tries to save her husband but gets shot in the process and her husband meets the same fate. The three boys are separated in the confusion. Surayya, the nanny, runs in desperation with the only child she can save, Nadeem, an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamal Ahmed (music Director)
Kamal Ahmed (20 April 1937 – 6 June 1993), was a Pakistani film music director. He has the second-highest number of film scores of more than 100 Urdu movies, after M. Ashraf who did more than 250 Urdu movies as a music director. Kamal won 6 Best Musician Nigar Awards during his long film career. Early life Kamal Ahmad was born in Gurgaon, Uttar Pradesh, British India on April 20, 1937. Career Kamal's debut film as a music director was ''Nadira'' (1967). In this movie, he composed music along with his music teacher Rehman Verma. He got his first breakthrough with the movie ''Rangeela'' (1970) in which his composed song, "Ga More Munwa Gaata Ja Re" became popular. In film, ''Tere Mere Sapnay'' (1975), Kemal used the voices of Naheed Akhtar, Rubina Badar, Mehdi Hassan and Masood Rana for songs, "Mujhe Teri Najarya Ne", "Kabhi Tou Rukh Se Uthe Ga", "Tere Ghar Doli Le Ke", "Main Ho Gaee Dil Dar Ki", "Bhaven Hove Laraee", "Koi Mujhe Kehta Hai", "Sab Kuch Khuda Se", and "Main Ta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nashad
Nashad ( ur, ) (11 July 1923 – 14 January 1981) was a film composer and music director of Indian and Pakistani film industry. He composed music for Hindi films in the 1940s and 1950s, credited on-screen under the names Nashad and then later migrated to Pakistan in 1964. Early life and career Shaukat Ali was born in Delhi, British India, on 11 July 1923. He received his early academic education in a local high school in Delhi. He learned to play the flute. He moved to Bombay in the early 1940s. He composed under several names before finally settling for Nashad. Film director Nakshab Jarchavi changed Shaukat Ali's name to Nashad for his film ''Naghma'' (1953). He made his music debut under the name Shaukat Dehalvi in the 1947 action film ''Dildaar''. The director was Shiv Raj, and it had lyrics by C.M. Muneer. The cast consisted of Sagina, Yashonat, Dev Radha and Deepak. He composed as Shaukat Ali for the 1948 film ''Jeene Do''. Made under the banner of J. Hind Chitra, its d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Punjabi Language
Punjabi (; ; , ), sometimes spelled Panjabi, is an Indo-Aryan language of the Punjab region of Pakistan and India. It has approximately 113 million native speakers. Punjabi is the most widely-spoken first language in Pakistan, with 80.5 million native speakers as per the 2017 census, and the 11th most widely-spoken in India, with 31.1 million native speakers, as per the 2011 census. The language is spoken among a significant overseas diaspora, particularly in Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. In Pakistan, Punjabi is written using the Shahmukhi alphabet, based on the Perso-Arabic script; in India, it is written using the Gurmukhi alphabet, based on the Indic scripts. Punjabi is unusual among the Indo-Aryan languages and the broader Indo-European language family in its usage of lexical tone. History Etymology The word ''Punjabi'' (sometimes spelled ''Panjabi'') has been derived from the word ''Panj-āb'', Persian for 'Five Waters', referring to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
