Death anniversary of Akhlaq Ahmad today

The Twenty-fifth death anniversary of renowned playback singer Akhlaq Ahmad is being observed today.

He was born on May 8, 1940 and started his career as a singer in 1973 with film ‘Pazaib’. He remained a popular playback singer in 1970s and 1980s.

“Sona Na Chandi Na koi Mehal” in film Bandish and “Sawan Aye Sawan Jaye” in Chahat were his super hit songs.

Akhlaq Ahmad sang nearly 117 songs in 86 films from 1973 to 1998.

He died on this day in 1999 in London.