Mehdi Hassan
Ghazal singer and playback artist
Born
July 18th, 1927
98 years ago
Died
June 13th, 2012
13 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Pakistan
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Renowned for contributions to the genre of ghazal, a form of poetry and music, and became a playback singer in Lollywood. Frequently collaborated with various music composers, leading to a significant presence in the Pakistani music scene. Achieved widespread acclaim for emotive singing style and mastery of classical music. Released numerous albums and performed in many live concerts, impacting the musical heritage of South Asia. His work transcended regional boundaries and introduced ghazal to a broader audience, earning respect and recognition.
Sang iconic ghazals like 'Ranjish Hi Sahi'
Contributed to films such as 'Aakhri Deewar' as a playback singer
Won multiple awards for contributions to music
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