Nazir Ali (musician)
Nazir Ali | |
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| Born | 1945 |
| Died | 5 January 2003 (aged 57–58) Lahore, Pakistan |
| Occupations | Musician – |
| Years active | 1961 – 2001 |
| Awards | 2 'Best Musician' Nigar Awards (1971) and (1972) |
Nazir Ali (1945 – 5 January 2003) was a Pakistani film music director. He is widely considered as the "King of dhamaal" in Pakistan.[1]
He composed 123 songs in 39 Urdu films and 435 songs in 115 Punjabi films. He won 2 Nigar Awards during his music career over three decades.[2]
Early life and career[edit]
Nazir Ali was born in Gakhar Mandi, Gujranwala district, British India in 1945. In 1961, he started his music career as an assistant musician for M. Ashraf, a musical duo. He also assisted musicians Bakhshi-Wazir and Tassaduq Hussain for some time. Finally, he gained a chance as a solo music director with a film, "Paidagir" that was released in 1966.[2]
He got his first breakthrough as a musician from a film 'dhamaal', "Lal meri pat rakhiyo" recorded in the voice of Noor Jehan for the movie, "Dilan De Sauday" (1969). His first Urdu movie, "Aansoo", was released in 1971 and included several hit tracks like, "Teray Bin Yon Gharyian Beetein" (vocalized by Masood Rana / Noor Jehan), "Jan e Jan Tu Jo kahay" (vocalized by Mehdi Hassan), and others. Afterwards, he became one the busiest music directors in Lollywood. Nazir composed 559 songs in 161 Urdu and Punjabi films. His last film "Gujjar 302" was released in 2001.[2][3][4][5][6]
Musical style[edit]
During the 1970s and the 1980s, Nazir popularized the Punjabi film music, leaving an indelible mark on it. He was the first music director to infuse a touch of sufi 'dhamaal' into conventional Punjabi tunes, resulting in a distinct style of music. In 1969, he began collaboration with Noor Jehan from the most famous dhamaal song, "Lal meri patt rakhio bhala jhole laalan" for the film "Dillan de soday". In 14 Punjabi movies, they both created enchantment with damaal songs. It was reportedly said by the music critics of that time, "Nazir Ali was firmly grounded in the Punjabi ang."[2][3]
Popular compositions[edit]
- Kuchh Dair To Ruk Jao Barsat Kay Bahany ... 1981 (Film: Bara Aadmi - Urdu), Singer(s): Noor Jahan[7]
- Mahi Aaway Ga Main Phullan Naal Dharti ... 1986 (Film: Qaidi - Punjabi), Singer(s): Noor Jahan, Poet: Khawaja Parvez[7]
| Song title | Sung by | Lyrics by | Music by | Film notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lal Meri Patt Rakhio Bhala, Jhoolay Lalan De[3] | Noor Jehan | Old traditional lyrics written by a Sufi poet Saghar Siddiqui to honor the 13th century Sufi saint Lal Shahbaz Qalandar | Nazir Ali | Dillan De Sauday (1969) |
| Bhul Jaan Ae Sab Gham Dunia De, Jinnun Pyar Karran Jay Oh Naal Hovay | Masood Rana | Hazin Qadri | Nazir Ali | Dillan De Sauday (1969) |
| Apna Bana Kay, Dil Laa Kay, Nass Jaain Na, Mere Haania[3] | Noor Jehan | Hazin Qadri | Nazir Ali | Dillan De Sauday (1969) |
| Sahtoun Kahnun Pherrian Ne Akhian Wey Babua | Noor Jehan | Hazin Qadri | Nazir Ali | Genterman (1969) |
| Sayyo Ni Mera Mahi, Meray Bhag Jagawan Aa Geya[7] | Noor Jehan | Hazin Qadri | Nazir Ali | Mastana Mahi (1971) |
| Wey Sab Taun Sohneya, Haaye Wey Mann Mohnya | Tasawar Khanum | Khawaja Pervaiz | Nazir Ali | Rangeela (1970) |
| Jaan-e-jaan Tu Jo Kahe, Gaaun Mein Geet Nayei[7] | Mehdi Hassan | Tanvir Naqvi | Nazir Ali | Aansoo (1971) |
| Teray Bina Yun Gharian Beetin, Jaisay Sadiyan Beet Gein[3] | Masood Rana | Khawaja Pervaiz | Nazir Ali | Aansoo (1971) |
| Sab Haseen Bewafa Hain Iss Zamaane Mein | Naseem Begum and other singers (Qawwali) | Tanvir Naqvi | Nazir Ali | Aansoo (1971) |
| Dildar Sadqay, Lakh War Sadqay, Tera Karm Hoya, Hoya Pyar Sadqay | Noor Jehan | Hazin Qadri | Nazir Ali | Sultan (1972) |
| Dhian Da Dhan Praaya Wey Babula[3] | Noor Jehan | Hazin Qadri | Nazir Ali | Khan Chacha (1972) |
| Jinnan Teri Marzi Nacha Bailiya | Noor Jehan | Hazin Qadri | Nazir Ali | Khan Chacha (1972) |
| Pyaar Jo Hoya Naal Teray, Teray Wey Mahi Meray[3] | Noor Jehan | Hazin Qadri | Nazir Ali | Jeera Blade (1973) |
| Ae Nagri Daata Di, Sajno Eithay Aanda Kul Zamana[3] | Masood Rana and Noor Jehan | Nazir Ali | Nagri Daata Di (1974) | |
| Mahia Jay Mein Kabootri Howaan | Noor Jehan | Hazin Qadri | Nazir Ali | Ishq Mera Naan (1974) |
| Russ Kay Turr Paye O Sarkar, Torr Kay Mera Sajra Pyaar[3] | Masood Rana and Rubina Badar | Khawaja Pervaiz | Nazir Ali | Khanzada (1975) |
| Sharbat Kay Badlay Pila Di Sharab, Tera Khana Kharab | Nahid Akhtar | Riaz ur Rehman Saghar | Nazir Ali | Aurat Eik Paheli (1976) |
Awards[edit]
Nazir received the best musician Nigar Awards for the following films:[8][9]
- Mastana Mahi (1971)
- Sultan (1972)
Death[edit]
Nazir died on 5 January 2003, in Lahore.[1][10][11]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Death anniversary of musician Nazir Ali observed". Radio Pakistan website. 5 January 2024. Archived from the original on 5 January 2024. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Profile of Nazir Ali". Cineplot.com website. 7 November 2009. Archived from the original on 15 October 2011. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Nazir Ali profile and film songs". Pakistan Film Magazine website. Archived from the original on 28 May 2024. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
- ^ "دھمال کے بادشاہ نذیر علی کی برسی". ARY News. 5 January 2021.
- ^ "موسیقار نذیر علی کی تیار دھمالیں ہر دور میں مقبول ہوئیں". Express News. 1 August 2013.
- ^ "موسیقار نذیر علی". Roznama Duniya. 21 January 2018.
- ^ a b c d "Nazir Ali: Film Songs". Pakistan Film Magazine website. Archived from the original on 5 May 2017. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ^ "THE NIGAR AWARDS 1957 - 1971". Internet Wayback Machine. Archived from the original on 3 August 2008.
- ^ "THE NIGAR AWARDS 1972 - 1986". Internet Wayback Machine. Archived from the original on 3 August 2008.
- ^ "موسیقار نذیر علی کی برسی پر ریڈیو پاکستان لاہور کا خصوصی فیچر نشر". Roznama Pakistan. 8 January 2017.
- ^ "موسیقار نذیرعلی کی 15ویں برسی آج منائی جائیگی". Rozama Jang. 5 January 2018.
External links[edit]
- Nazir Ali at IMDb