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‘Dil Dil Pakistan’ lyricist Nisar Nasik dies at 85

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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 musician Master Nazir Ali observed

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The twentieth death anniversary of musician Master Nazir Ali was observed today.

Nazir Ali received his music education from Ustad Akhtar Hussain and acquired expertise in composing film music from an early age.

He is considered as the King of Dhamaal. Lal Meri Pat Rakhiyo Bila Jhole Lalan brought Nazir Ali to the ranks of the great musicians of the film industry.

His other Dhamaals which received public acclaim include ‘Hussaini Lal Qalandar, Mere Gham Tal Qalandar’   ‘Shahbaz Kare Parwaaz’, ‘Bari Bari Imam Bari’, Sajnoon Iha Nagri Data Di’.

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Death anniversary of singer Masood Rana observed

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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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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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