KARACHI: The 22nd death anniversary of Shahenshah-e-Qawwal Ustad
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan is being observed on Friday (today).
Ustad
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan was born on 13th October 1948 in Faisalabad. His father
Fateh Ali Khan was a renowned Qawwal as well. He received training from his
father and used to perform with him.
He
released 125 albums which is a world record. His qawwalis such as Dum Mast
Qalandar Mast, Ali (R.A) Maula Ali (R.A), Yeh Jo Halka Halka Suroor (This light
intoxication), Mera Piya Ghar Aaya (My beloved comes home), Allah Hoo, Kinna
Sohna Tenu Rab Ne Banaya (How beautiful the Lord has made you) were his most famous
ones.
Ustad
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan recited Hamd called Wohi Khuda Hai (He is the God) was
well appreciated alongwith a national song Mera Paigham Pakistan (my message is
Pakistan). His song Jane Kab Honge Kum, Iss duniya ke ghum (when will the pains
of the world end?) for Kashmir is still being sung and listened today.
He
has also collaborated with music directors and singers across the world such as
Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, A.R. Rehman and Peter Gabriel.
The
renowned musician won several national and international awards. He was awarded
the prestigious Pride of Performance award by the government of Pakistan in
1987.
He
passed away on 16th Aug
ust 1997 due to Lung cancer. His songs and music are
still being listened to and sung all over the world.
