There are people with hidden talents. Some of these remarkable individuals come to be known as famous artists for their music. Besides this, these singers play a vital role. For instance, the mellifluous vocals of the prominent Gul Panra represent the Pushto music. However, there is more to her than her powerful singing. Mehnaz’s professional name is “Gul Panra”. Interestingly, her birthday falls on Defence Day, 6th September too. This might explain her fired up patriotic soul.
Similarly, there are many more names in this list. It is also exciting to find unique tidbits about one’s favorite public figure. Therefore, the successful existence of fandoms. It is not just the case of singers but applies to Naat Khuwans like Farhan Ali Waris as well. If you have heard his compositions, you would know of Ya Mustafa. It came out in 2013 with a unique attribute of having its poetic lines in 14 different languages.
Famous Artists and Rare Facts
What’s more, fans are always keen to know more and more. The music industry consists of various prominent names. Additionally, this blog will shed light on unique information about famous artists of Pakistan. Therefore, if you think you know it all about your favorite musicians, maybe you’re mistaken. So, how about reading further and finding out?
1. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
He is the most celebrated Qawwali artist. Nonetheless, he has won many prominent accolades. His voice is still very much heard everywhere through, Chand Taron Se, and Dia Jale Sari Raat. Interestingly, various genres came into being through his music being the beacon of light. You might not know this but Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan was the legend who took Qawwali out of Pakistan to let it bloom in foreign places as well.
2. Ali Zafar
Ali Zafar is widely spread name in the industry. He is another one of the famous artists whose jolly voice captures hearts instantly. Furthermore, the singer has shown great expertise in both music and film industry. Astonishingly, you might be aware of his masterpiece, Jhoom but not Channo. Jhoom radiates the pop-Sufi melody fitting for any music lover. On the other hand, Channo was the most appreciated single from his debut album, Huqa Pani (2003). Millions of his fans still feel nostalgic listening to the song.
3. Abida Parveen
Abida Parveen is the legendary Sufi singer in the modern era. She has stirred hearts with her deeply spell-binding compositions. Moreover, she released timeless devotional music time and again. Currently, her masterpieces like Tu Jhoom, and Mein Sufi Hoon created huge ripples in the ocean of melodies. She has been receiving many awards in Pakistan like Pride of Performance award. Surprisingly, her musical talent was honored by Indian fans too. Abida Parveen bagged Life-time achievement award from Kaladharmi Begum Akhtar Academy of Ghazal.
4. Fariha Pervez
She is the best singer who started her career through renditions. Fariha Pervaiz proved herself through her iconic ghazals. She ranks as the one of the contemporary singers among the famous artists. Astonishingly, she is one of the female singers who displayed merging of various musical styles. Additionally, she keeps a strong command on Urdu and Punjabi classical music.
5. Atif Aslam
The music industry’s super star is none other than Atif Aslam. He maintains his image of producing remarkable tracks up till now. Additionally, he acted in diverse Pakistani films. He has also produced Bollywood top hit songs too like Pheli Dafa. Nonetheless, it’s astonishing that he used sing in the Jal band. He was a backing vocalist beside Farhan Saeed. Furthermore, Jal was top Pop band. Later on, Atif Aslam started producing serene solo songs.
6. Noor Jahan
Another prominent name in music industry is that of Madam Noor Jahan. Everyone knows she sang songs overflowing with emotions. Moreover, her love ballads were incomparable. On the contrary, what most people do not know involves her supreme career prospects. This means her biggest achievement was that the vocalist recorded over 10,000 tracks in her lifetime itself. More astonishingly, she also brought out melodies in Punjabi, Urdu, and Sindhi. Thus, she become first Asian female to record so many tracks for films.
What’s more, Noor Jahan did more than just revive the Cinema. She established the Pakistani Cinema house with the help of her husband alone. Furthermore, she used her talents be it singing or acting to promote the industry. Significantly, it is all thanks to her initial efforts that the Pakistani film industry stands firmly. However, she achieved a huge milestone becoming the first female director. Thus, she was the director for most film masterpieces from 1950s and 1960s.
7. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
There is no one in Pakistan who has not heard of him. His tracks are filled with Qawwali goodness could charm anyone easily. So, it is not completely unlikely that one of his songs could make a record. His brilliant melancholic love ballad, Zaroori Tha goes on captivating hearts. It received 1.6B+ viewership on YouTube. Thus, creating a grandiose impression globally through the love of his growing fandom. So, he is one of the famous artists that can be labelled as the living legends of Pakistani music industry.
8. Mehdi Hassan
This is the man crowned as “Ghazal Gayeki” master. He took his first breath in the Indian Subcontinent in village of Luna. However, he contributed most of his artistic work to Pakistan after the division. He carried traumas and traces of poverty with him. Nonetheless, his burning passion for Ghazal pushed him forward to do amazing wonders. Therefore, he survived poverty keeping a big family. He even produced Mir Taqi Mir’s work, Patta, Patta, Boota, Boota. It consists of more than one musical mode of Indian tradition (Raga) quite accurately. Thus, he made his name in the world of Ghazal.
9. Sajjad Ali
Sajjad Ali’s voice is the one that brings back nostalgia. His finest classic songs are to be played on repeat. Har Zulm, Chief Sahab, and many such unique melodies got released. This legendary vocalist holds a good command on the ways of classic music. Just like Atif Aslam made waves in popular music, Sajjad Ali transformed the classical melodies. However, it might surprise you that he won hearts for blending music styles. His Tamasha is the best illustration of that.
10. Asad Qizilbash
He is a Sarod player. Asad Qizilbash learned his art from the famous Ustad Amjad Ali Khan. The former began his training as early as eight years of age. Furthermore, today he has performed at various public gatherings. He is also known to perform internationally. During these, he played for Nelson Mandela as well. Nonetheless, it is not common knowledge that Asad Qizilbash is alone a Sarod player in Pakistan right now. There are not many among famous artists that took up Sarod yet.