Ghulam Abbas (singer)

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Ghulam Abbas
غلام عباس
BornJanuary 1, 1955
Jhang, Punjab, Pakistan
OccupationSinger
Years active1975 – present
Known forFilm playback / Classical music singing
Awards
  • Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Medal of Excellence) Award by the President of Pakistan in 2011
  • 4 'Best Singer' Nigar Awards

Ghulam Abbas (born 1 January 1955 ) is a Pakistani radio/TV/film singer.

He is known for his 'ghazals', 'geets', and playback singing for Urdu and Punjabi movies. He has won 4 Nigar Awards as a playback singer and received Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Medal of Excellence) by the President of Pakistan in 2011.[1][2][3]

Early life and education[]

Ghulam Abbas was born on January 1, 1955, in Jhang, Punjab, Pakistan. He got his school education in Multan. His higher education includes master degrees in Philosophy and Urdu literature.[1]

Singing career[]

Though Ghulam Abbas didn't have any musical background, his passion for music made him perform at Faisalabad Music Conference when he was only 9. He got the first position in that contest. Then he was invited by a radio producer at Lahore studio to sing in the program, "Nawai Shouq" in 1969. Playback singer Mehdi Hassan noticed this young boy and introduced him to his mentor Ustaad Ismail Khan. Abbas got an advanced classical training in singing from him.[1][3]

Ghulam Abbas started his playback singing career with a Punjabi film "Aashiq Loag Soudai" in 1975. His first breakthrough was a song in the film "Ajnabi" (1975), under the musical direction of Nisar Bazmi. The song was "Wo aa to jaye magar intezar hi kam hai" and its popularity established him as a playback singer. Then musician Robin Ghosh gave him a career-boosting song, "Aise wo sharmaye jaise megha chaye" for movie "Do Saathi" (1975). From there on, Abbas never looked back and gave voice to 129 songs in 120 films.[1][4][5]

Apart from playback singing for movies, Abbas also sang many ghazals, semi-classical songs, and national songs for Radio Pakistan and Pakistan Television. His ghazal "Main ne roka bhi nahin aur wo thehra bhi nahin" won the award of having most broadcasts on Radio Pakistan.[6]

Popular film songs[]

Some hit songs of Ghulam Abbas are:[5]

  • 1975 (Film: Ajnabi): Woh Aa To Jaye Magar, Mera Intezar Hi Kam Hay, Music: Nisar Bazmi[6]
  • 1975 (Film: Do Sathi): Aisay Woh Sharmaye, Jaisay Megha Chhaye, Music: Robin Ghosh[6]
  • 1976 (Film: Deevar): Deewana Kahin Tum Ko Na, Deevana Bana Day, Music: M. Ashraf
  • 1977 (Film: Aashi): Jan-e-Tamanna, Kab Tak Tum Na, Pyar Mera Pehchano Gay, Music: Nazir Ali
  • 1978 (Film: Mehman): Dekh Kar Tujh Ko، Main Gham Dil Kay Bhula Deta Hun, Music: M. Ashraf
  • 1978 (Film: Mazi, Haal, Mustaqbil): Zindagi Tu Nay Har Qadm Peh Mujhay, Ek Sapna Neya Dikhaya Hay, Music: A. Hameed[1]
  • 1978 (Film: Awaaz): Hari Bhari Abadian, Geet Gati Wadian, Music: A. Hameed
  • 1978 (Film: Intekhab): Ham Na Tarsen Kabhi Phir Khushi Kay Liye, Music: Nisar Bazmi
  • 1979 (Film: Pakeeza): Mil Jata Hay Yaar Magar Pyar Nahin Milta, Music: M. Ashraf
  • 1984 (Film: Bobby): Ik Bar Milo Ham Say To So Bar Milayn Gay, Music: Amjad Bobby[1]
  • 2003 (Film: Shararat): Tu Hay Chand Raat, Music: Wajahat Attre

Classical songs / Ghazals[]

  • Main ne roka bhi nahin aur wo thhehra bhi nahin, Poet: Aslam Ansari[6][7]
  • Khudi Ka Sir'r-e-Nehan La Ilaha Illallah, Poet: Allama Muhammad Iqbal
  • Aye Pak watan Aye Pak Zameen, Poet: ?
  • Mil ke bichar gaya, Poet: Adeen Taji

Awards and recognition[]

  • Ghulam Abbas won 4 'Best Singer' Nigar Awards for his playback singing in the following films:

"Maazi Haal Mustaqbil" (1978), "Qurbani" (1981), "Insaniyat" (1993), and "Rani Beti Raaj Karay Gee" (1994).[8][1]

  • Ghulam Abbas was honored with the President’s Award, Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Medal of Excellence), on 23 March 2011.[1][2]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Amjad Parvez (10 February 2018). "Of versatility and passion in music". Daily Times (newspaper). Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Governor confers civil awards". The Express Tribune (newspaper). 23 March 2011. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Renowned Pakistani Singer Ghulam Abbas Performing at Silverwater Sydney". Sada e Watan (Sydney) newspaper. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  4. ^ "Remembering classical music - A musical evening featuring Ustad Ghulam Abbas and Humera Channa". The News International (newspaper). Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  5. ^ a b "Profile of Ghulam Abbas". Pakistan Film Magazine. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  6. ^ a b c d Shoaib Ahmed (18 April 2019). "Ghulam Abbas' singing transports audience to his heyday". Dawn (newspaper). Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  7. ^ "maine roka bhi nahin aur wo thhehra bhi nahin". rekhta.org website. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  8. ^ "THE NIGAR AWARDS 1972 - 1986". Hot Spot Online website. Archived from the original on 25 July 2008. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
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