Naseem Begum

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Naseem Begum نسِیم بیگم
Born(1936-02-24)24 February 1936
Amritsar, Punjab, British India
Died29 September 1971(1971-09-29) (aged 35)
Lahore, Pakistan
Occupationplayback singing
Years active1956–1971
AwardsNigar Awards in 1960, 1961, 1963 and 1964

Naseem Begum (Urdu: نسِیم بیگم‎), (24 February 1936 – 29 September 1971) was a popular, and well known Pakistani film playback singer.

She rose to prominence towards the end of the 1950s, and by 1964, she had won the prestigious Nigar Award on four occasions. Despite originally being billed as a 'second Noor Jehan', Naseem Begum quickly carved out her own successful niche in the Pakistani film industry.[1]

She was the original singer of the popular song "Aye Rahe Haq Ke Shaheedo".[1]

Early life[]

Naseem Begum was born in the city of Amritsar, British India, in 1936. She acquired her musical training from the classical singer Mukhtar Begum, the elder sister of the renowned ghazal vocalist Farida Khanum.[2]

Her first film, as a playback singer, was music director Ghulam Ahmed Chishti composed Guddi Gudda (1956). In 1958, the music composer Mian Sheharyar was greatly impressed by her vocal range, and gave her the opportunity to sing for his film Begunah (1958).[2][3][1]

Naseem Begum immediately achieved success with her song "Nainon mein jal bhar aayey", which became one of the most popular tracks of the 1950s. She gained popularity after singing memorable duets with famous playback singer Ahmed Rushdi.[1]

Filmography[]

Some remarkable films for which Naseem Begum sang some heart-warming songs are:

In addition to these films, she also sang for many Punjabi films, some of which are Kartar Singh (1959), Tees Maar Khan (1963), Jeedar (1965), Mukhra Chann Warga and Genter Man (1969). Some big musical films on her credit are Lutera (1964), Koun Kisi Ka, Kousar, Chann Puttar (1970), Mera Veer (1967), Chann Veer (1969), Langotiya and Yeh Raste Hain Pyar Ke.[1]

Patriotic songs[]

Naseem Begum had also sung many patriotic songs which stir the soul of listeners. "Ae rah-e-haq kay shaheedo wafa ki tasveero, Tumhain watan ki hawain salaam karti hain", Mushir Kazmi wrote lyrics of Aye Rah-e-Haq Ke Shaheedo while music was given by Mian Sheharyar and vocalist was Naseem Begum for the Radio Pakistan recording in 1965. Majority of listeners still wrongly believe that Aye Rah-e-Haq Ke Shaheedo was sung by Malika-e-Tarannum Noor Jehan. Later in 1966, veteran Pakistani film producer/director Saifuddin Saif used this song in his film Maader-e-Watan (1966) in which this song's music was arranged by Salim Iqbal.[4]

List of her popular songs[]

  • Aye Rahe Haq Ke Shaheedo[4][1]
  • "Veer Mera Ghori Charia"
  • "Uss Bewafa ka Shehr Hai Aur Hum Hain Dosto, Ashk-e-Rawaan Ki Nehar Hai aur Hum Hain Dosto"
  • "Sau Baar Chaman Mehka Sau Baar Bahar Aayi, Duniya ki Wohi Raunaq Dil ki Wohi Tanhayi"
  • "Mera Bichhra Balum Ghar aa Gaya Ghar aa Gaya, Meri Payal Bajai Chhanan Chhanan Chahann"[2]
  • "Chanda Toray Chandani Main Jiya Jala Jaye Re"[2]
  • "Habibi Hayya Hayya Habibi Hayya Hayya"
  • "Hum Bhool Gaye Har Baat Magar Tera Pyaar Nahin Bhoole"[2][1]

Death[]

Naseem Begum was admitted to the hospital, as she was expecting, and was about to give birth. However, due to pregnancy-related complications, she died on 29 September 1971 in Lahore, Pakistan at the age of 35.[2][1]

Awards[]

  • Nigar Award for Best Female Playback Singer four times: 1960,[5][1] 1961, 1963 and 1964.[6][1]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p "Naseem Begum: The Tragedy Queen". PakistaniMusic.com website. 17 April 2001. Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g h i j k l Profile of Naseem Begum on cineplot.com website Published 17 July 2010, Retrieved 16 September 2019
  3. ^ Article on Naseem Begum and composer Mian Sheharyar on Dawn newspaper Published 10 Jan 2011, Retrieved 16 September 2019
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b c d Agha Iqrar Haroon (5 September 2019). "Mushir Kazmi and Naseem Begum became eternal through "Aye Rah-e-Haq Ke Shaheedo"". Dispatch News Desk (dnd.com.pk) website. Retrieved 16 September 2019.
  5. ^ Nassem Begum, 'Best Female Playback Singer' Award in film 'Sham Dhalay (1960)' on cineplot.com website Retrieved 16 September 2019
  6. ^ Naseem Begum, 'Best Female Playback Singer' Award in film Lutera (1964) on cineplot.com website Retrieved 16 September 2019
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