Fazal Hussain (singer)
Fazal Hussain | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 August 1935 |
| Died | 26 September 1992 (aged 57) Lahore, Pakistan |
| Occupations | Singer, playback singer |
| Years active | 1953–1971 |
Fazal Hussain (1 August 1935 – 26 September 1992) was a Pakistani radio and playback singer who was active in the Pakistan film industry from the early 1950s to the early 1970s. He sang for Radio Pakistan throughout his career and is noted for his work with several leading music composers of the period.[1]
Early life
Fazal Hussain was born on 1 August 1935 in Lahore, British India.[1]
Career
Hussain was introduced to film playback singing by composer Ghulam Haider, who cast him in the film Ghulam (1953). His debut Urdu film was Aagosh (1953), for which he sang four songs under composer Inayat Hussain.[1] Over the course of his career he sang more than 80 songs in approximately 60 films. His last film recordings were made for Sadaa-e-Kashmir, which was released as Do Baaghi in 1971.[1]
He worked with many prominent Pakistani composers during his career, including Inayat Hussain, Ghulam Haider, Hassan Latif, Tufail Farooqui, Rafiq Ghaznavi, Feroz Nizami, G.A. Chishti, and Tassaduq Hussain.[1][2]
Death
Selected filmography
| Song | Film | Year | Lyrics | Music |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaj Yeh Kisko Nazar Kay Saamnay Paata Houn Mein | Toofan | 1955 | Saifuddin Saif | G.A. Chishti |
| Barbad Huway Ham Jin Kay Liye, Dil Peh Aisi Chot Khai | Ghulam | 1953 | Ghulam Haider |
External links
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Fazal Hussain: Profile and Songs List". Cineplot. 12 January 2018. Archived from the original on 15 September 2019. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
- ↑ "List of Pakistani Film Singers". Motion Pictures Archive of Pakistan. Archived from the original on 2 July 2015. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
- ↑ "Obituaries: Pakistani Artists". Motion Pictures Archive of Pakistan. Archived from the original on 18 November 2014. Retrieved 27 February 2026.