Noor has become one of Pakistan’s most iconic singers, known for the works of revolutionary poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz.
One of Pakistan’s Greatest singerNayyara Noor, passed away after a brief illness in Karachi. She is 71 years old.
The famous singer’s family confirmed her death early Sunday morning.
Often referred to as “Bulbul-e-Pakistan” (The Nightingale of Pakistan), Nayyara Noor was born in November 1950 in Guwahati, Assam, India, where she spent her childhood before her family moved to Karachi. , the newly established capital of Pakistan, a few years later.
She attended the prestigious National College of the Arts in Lahore, where her singing talent was first discovered, and in the late 60s she made her debut on state television.
In a versatile career filled with iconic songs, she will forever be remembered for the works of Pakistan’s famous revolutionary poet, Faiz Ahmed Faiz – the track was released in the year’s collection. 1976 named Nayyara Sings Faiz.
ا لِلَّهِ ا لَيْهِ اجِعونَ
With a heavy heart, I announce the passing of my dear aunt (tayi) Nayyara Noor. May her soul RIP
She was given the title ‘Bulbul-e-Pakistan’ for her melodious voice. #NayyaraNoor pic.twitter.com/69ATgDq7yZ– Raza Zaidi (@Razaazaidi) August 20, 2022
She has also sung some of Pakistan’s most memorable patriotic songs, including Sohni Dharti, as well as countless songs for Pakistani films.
In a career spanning four decades, Noor won numerous awards – including the 1973 Nigar Award for best playback singer for the film Gharana.
She was also awarded the Government Pride of Performance Award in 2006 for her contributions to the arts.
Noor, who is not a trained singer, said in an interview that the plan to become a professional singer was not hers, and that it was just a fluke that she was able to perform in college. her school, where a professor encouraged her to pursue a career.
The Melody Queen of Pakistan, Nayyara Noor has passed away. She is truly a wonderful person. Many people understand Faiz Ahmed Faiz because she sings his revolutionary poems. May Allah bless her soul. pic.twitter.com/6fBdOkkVf2
– Azhar Abbas (@ AzharAbbas3) August 20, 2022
She finally retired from singing in 2012 and spent the rest of her life as a housewife. She is married to actor Shehryar Zaidi and is the mother of Naad-e-Ali Zaidi and Jaffer Zaidi, both talented musicians and singers in their own right.
The announcement of her death left her fans deeply saddened, who shared their memories and clips of her. iconic songs.
In a statement, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed grief and said Noor’s death would cause “irreparable damage” to the music world.
“Whether it’s ghazal or a song, whatever Nayyara Noor sings, she sings it perfectly. The void created by Nayyara Noor’s death will never be filled,” Sharif tweeted.
