Nazir Ali (musician)

Nazir Ali (1945 – 5 January 2003) was a Pakistani film music director. He is widely considered as the "King of dhamaal" in Pakistan.[1]

Nazir Ali
Born1945
Gakhar Mandi, Gujranwala district, British India
Died5 January 2003(2003-01-05) (aged 57–58)
Lahore, Pakistan
OccupationsMusician –
Years active1961 – 2001
Awards2 'Best Musician' Nigar Awards (1971) and (1972)

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

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][3]

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. Nazir Ali's prime was in the 1970s and the melodies he created have become part of the cultural heritage of Pakistan.[2][4][5][6][7]

Musical style

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 dhamaal songs. It was reportedly said by the music critics of that time, "Nazir Ali was firmly grounded in the Punjabi ang."[2][4]

Song titleSung byLyrics byMusic byFilm notes
Lal Meri Patt Rakhio Bhala, Jhoolay Lalan De[2][4]Noor JehanOld traditional lyrics written by a Sufi poet Saghar Siddiqui to honor the 13th century Sufi saint Lal Shahbaz QalandarNazir AliDillan De Sauday (1969)[8]
Bhul Jaan Ae Sab Gham Dunia De, Jinnun Pyar Karran Jay Oh Naal HovayMasood RanaHazin QadriNazir AliDillan De Sauday (1969)
Apna Bana Kay, Dil Laa Kay, Nass Jaain Na, Mere Haania[4]Noor JehanHazin QadriNazir AliDillan De Sauday (1969)[2]
Sahtoun Kahnun Pherrian Ne Akhian Wey BabuaNoor JehanHazin QadriNazir AliGenterman (1969)[3]
Sayyo Ni Mera Mahi, Meray Bhag Jagawan Aa Geya[8][2]Noor JehanHazin QadriNazir AliMastana Mahi (1971)[2][3]
Wey Sab Taun Sohneya, Haaye Wey Mann MohnyaTasawar KhanumKhawaja PervaizNazir AliRangeela (1970)
Jaan-e-jaan Tu Jo Kahe, Gaaun Mein Geet Nayei[8]Mehdi HassanTanvir NaqviNazir AliAansoo (1971)
Teray Bina Yun Gharian Beetin, Jaisay Sadiyan Beet Gein[4]Masood RanaKhawaja PervaizNazir AliAansoo (1971)
Sab Haseen Bewafa Hain Iss Zamaane MeinNaseem Begum and other singers (Qawwali)Tanvir NaqviNazir AliAansoo (1971)
Dildar Sadqay, Lakh War Sadqay, Tera Karm Hoya, Hoya Pyar SadqayNoor JehanHazin QadriNazir AliSultan (1972)
Dhian Da Dhan Praaya Wey Babula[4]Noor JehanHazin QadriNazir AliKhan Chacha (1972).[3] This was the first Diamond Jubilee Punjabi language film in Pakistan[6]
Jinnan Teri Marzi Nacha BailiyaNoor JehanHazin QadriNazir AliKhan Chacha (1972)
Pyaar Jo Hoya Naal Teray, Teray Wey Mahi Meray[4]Noor JehanHazin QadriNazir AliJeera Blade (1973)[3]
Ae Nagri Daata Di, Sajno Eithay Aanda Kul Zamana[4]Masood Rana and Noor JehanNazir AliNagri Daata Di (1974)
Mahia Jay Mein Kabootri HowaanNoor JehanHazin QadriNazir AliIshq Mera Naan (1974)
Punjaban Thaith MahiaNoor JehanHazin QadriNazir AliBuddha Sher (1974)
Russ Kay Turr Paye O Sarkar, Torr Kay Mera Sajra Pyaar[4]Masood Rana and Rubina BadarKhawaja PervaizNazir AliKhanzada (1975)
Sharbat Kay Badlay Pila Di Sharab, Tera Khana KharabNahid AkhtarRiaz ur Rehman SagharNazir AliAurat Eik Paheli (1976)
Kuchh Dair Tau Ruk Jaao Barsaat Kay Bahanay[8]Noor JehanNazir AliBara Aadmi (1981)[8]
Mahi Aaway Ga Mein Phullan Naal Dharti Sajawan Gi[8]Noor JehanKhawaja PervaizNazir AliQaidi (1986)[3]

Awards

Nazir Ali received the best musician Nigar Awards for the following films:[9][10]

  • Mastana Mahi (1971)
  • Sultan (1972)

Death

Nazir Ali died on 5 January 2003, in Lahore, Pakistan.[1][11][12][5]

References
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  7. Qadeer Rana (21 January 2018). "موسیقار نذیر علی". Roznama Dunya (Dunya newspaper). Archived from the original on 21 January 2018. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
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  9. "THE NIGAR AWARDS 1957 - 1971". Internet Wayback Machine. Archived from the original on 3 August 2008.
  10. "THE NIGAR AWARDS 1972 - 1986". Internet Wayback Machine. Archived from the original on 3 August 2008.
  11. "موسیقار نذیر علی کی برسی پر ریڈیو پاکستان لاہور کا خصوصی فیچر نشر". Daily Pakistan newspaper (Roznama Pakistan). 8 January 2017. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
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