Naz Khialvi
Naz Khialvi | |
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| Born | Muhammad Siddique 12 December 1947 |
| Died | 12 December 2010 Hujra Sabri, Kanjwani, Near Tandlianwala, District Faisalabad |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation | Lyricist, poet, radio broadcaster |
| Known for | Sandal Dharti |
Notable work | Tum Ek Gorakh Dhanda Ho (You are a Puzzle) |
Muhammad Siddique ناز خیالوی (12 December 1947 – 12 December 2010), pen name Naz Khialvi, was a Pakistani lyricist and radio broadcaster, who is mainly known for his Sufi verse Tum Ek Gorakh Dhanda Ho (You are a Puzzle), later sung by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, a legendary Qawwali singer, making both of them a household name. He also hosted a radio programme, Sandhal Dharti at Faisalabad radio station for 27 years.[1]
Biography[]
Muhammad Siddique, pen name Naz Khialvi, born in Jhok Khyal Chak No 394GB, near Tandlianwala, district of Faisalabad, 174 km from Lahore, in Province of Punjab, Pakistan. Khialvi later became a broadcaster with state-run radio, and also hosted a radio programme, Sandhal Dharti on Faisalabad radio station for 27 years.[1]
He also wrote lyrics in Urdu and Punjabi.[2]
Teacher[]
Naaz Khialvi lived many years with famous Urdu poet Ehsan Danish. According to him, Ehsan Danish is the real inspiration for him. He had learnt much from him.
Books[]
Khialvi's first Book "SaaiaN Way", comprising Punjabi "kaafi", was published by Misaal Publishers, Faisalabad in 2009; and his second book "Lahu kay Phool" which was later changed to "Tum Ik Gorakh Dhanda Ho", comprising Urdu ghazals, was still under compilation.[3]
Award(s)[]
Naz Khialvi was awarded the "Excellence in Radio Compering Award" in 2000.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b c "Noted lyricist Naz Khialvi dies following illness". Hindustan Times (newspaper). 15 December 2010. Archived from the original on 8 February 2011. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
- ^ https://www.rekhta.org/poets/naz-khialvi/all
- ^ https://www.betterworldbooks.com/product/detail/naz-khialvi-6138967712
External links[]
- Pakistani lyricists
- 1947 births
- 2010 deaths
- People from Faisalabad
- Pakistani radio personalities
- Sufi poets
- Punjabi-language poets
- Urdu-language poets
- Punjabi people