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‘Dil Dil Pakistan’ lyricist Nisar Nasik dies at 85

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5 years ago

July 3, 2019

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ISLAMABAD: Nisar Nasik, an eminent poet and the lyricist of the national song Dil Dil Pakistan, breathed his last on Wednesday at the Holy Family Hospital in Rawalpindi.

Nasik, 85, was suffering from diabetes and amnesia, his son Khayal Aqdas.

It is a lesser-known fact that the lyrics of the iconic national song Dil DIl Pakistan, sung by the late singer-turned-businessman Junaid Jamshed, was penned by Nasik.

A proud production of Pakistan’s first ever pop band Vital Signs, the song received unprecedented acclaim and went on to become the most popular national song.

Nasik remained associated with Radio Pakistan throughout his life and also contributed a lot in the expansion of Pakistan Television (PTV). He also authored two novelettes – Chothi Simat Ka Musafir and Dil Dil Pakistan.

He was bestowed with the lifetime achievement award by PTV for his literary contributions.

Nasik will be put to rest at the Ratta Amral graveyard in Rawalpindi today.

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Death anniversary of singer Masood Rana observed

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1 month ago

October 4, 2024

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The 29th death anniversary of famous playback singer Masood Rana was observed on Friday.

He was born in Mirpur Khas, Sindh.

Masood Rana started his singing career from Radio Pakistan Hyderabad in 1955.

He began singing for films in 1962.

Masood Rana remained one of the top male singers in Urdu and Punjabi films for more than three decades.

He died in Lahore on this day in 1995.

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Death anniversary of Naseem Begum being observed today

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2 months ago

September 29, 2024

EDITOR

The 53rd death anniversary of renowned Pakistani singer Naseem Begum is being observed today.

Born in 1936 in Amritsar, Naseem Begum sang hundreds of Punjabi and Urdu songs for films. Her melodious voice won her a huge fan following in the country.

During the 1965 war against India, Naseem Begum, was one of those singers who lent their voices to patriotic songs. her song ”Aye Raah-e-Haq k shaheedo” boosted the morale of the armed forces and the nation.

She passed away on this date in 1971.

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Death anniversary of Ashfaq Ahmad being observed today

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2 months ago

September 7, 2024

Culture Editor

Twentieth death anniversary of eminent writer, playwright and broadcaster Ashfaq Ahmad is being observed today.

Ashfaq Ahmad wrote dozens of TV dramas and hosted famous programmes of Radio Pakistan “Talqeen Shah” which was broadcast by Radio Pakistan for about 35 years.

His famous PTV plays were “Munchaley ka Soda” “Aik Muhobaat Sao Afsaney” “Tota Kahani” “Hairat Kada” and “Afsaney”.

On television, Ahmad penned the script of several plays that went on to become popular with audiences including, Uchhay Burj Lahore De, Tali Thallay, and Tota Kahani. He also made a feature film called Dhop aur Saya in the 60’s.

Ahmed married Banu Qudsia, who was also a well-known author and literary personality.

He received both the Presidential Pride of Performance award and Sitar-e-Imtiaz.

Ashfaq Ahmad died on this day in 2004 in Lahore.