Hassan Latif
Hassan Latif | |
|---|---|
British India | |
| Died | 9 November 1979 (aged 62–63) , Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation | Music director |
| Years active | 1950 – 1975 |
Hassan Latif (1916 – 9 November 1979) was a Pakistani music director known for composing popular film songs like, "Ja apni hasraton pe aanson baha ke sou ja" (Film:
Early life and career
Hassan was born in 1916 in
Hassan composed a Punjabi chorus song for movie, "Lukan Meeti" (1959), "Kokla chhupa ke jumeraat ayi jay" that became a favorite play song for kids in Punjab. It was sung by Zubaida Khanum and Co. In 1962, he gave music for an Urdu movie, "Susraal" that happened to be the climax of his film career. The film was a musical hit with songs like, "Ja apni hasraton pe aanson baha ke sou ja" (Singer: Noor Jehan) and "Jis ne meray dil ko dard diya" (Singer: Mehdi Hassan).
Hassan composed 165 songs in 28 Urdu and Punjabi movies. His last film as a music director was "Balwant Kaur" that was filmed in 1975 but released after his death in 1988.[4][2][1][5]
Popular compositions
- Gari Ko Chalana, Babu, Zara Halkay Halkay Halkay... (Film: Anokhi - 1956), Singer(s): Zubaida Khanum, Poet: Fayyaz Hashmi
- Shah-e-Madina (saw), Yasrib Kay Wali, Saray Nabi Teray.. (Film: Noor-e- Islam - 1957), Singer(s): Saleem Raza & Co., Poet: Naeem Hashmi[6]
- Kokla Chhupa Kay Jumerat Ayi Jay, Jehra Murh Kay Takkay... (Film: Lukkan Mitti - 1959), Singer(s): Zubaida Khanum & Co., Poet: Traditional Punjabi folk song
- Ja, Apni Hasraton Par, Ansoo Baha Kay So Ja... (Film: Susral - 1962), Singer(s): Noor Jehan, Poet: Munir Niazi[6]
- Jis Nay Meray Dil Ko Dard Diya, Us Shakal Ko Main Nay Bhulaya Nahin... (Film: Susral - 1962), Singer(s): Mehdi Hassan, Poet: Munir Niazi[6]
- Kabhi Muskara, Kabhi Jhoom Ja, Kabhi Aah Bhar Kay..... (Film: Susral - 1962), Singer(s): Ahmed Rushdi, Poet: Munir Niazi
- Kiasay Kaisay Log, Hamaray Dil Ko Jalanay Aa Jatay Hayn... (Film: Teray Shehar Mein - 1965), Singer(s): Mehdi Hassan, Poet: Munir Niazi[6]
- Zindagi, Majboor Hay, Lachar Hay, Sans Lena Bhi Yahan Dushwar Hay... (Film: Barsat Main - 1962), Singer(s): Saleem Raza, Poet: Tanvir Naqvi
- Log Dekhen Na Tamasha, Meri Ruswai Ka...(Film: Maan, Bahu Aur Beta - 1966), Singer(s): Noor Jehan, Poet: Habib Jalib
Death
Hassan died on November 9, 1979, in Lahore.[1][6]
References
- ^ a b c "Hassan Latif". Pakistan Film Magazine. Retrieved 26 December 2021.
- ^ a b "حسن لطیف اور مسعودرانا". Pakistan Film Magazine. Retrieved 26 December 2021.
- ^ "مشہورِ زمانہ نعت اور حسن لطیف". ARY News. Retrieved 26 December 2021.
- ^ Pervaiz, Amjad (28 July 2020). "Living for a week with Hassan Latif's music". Daily Times. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
- ^ Afaqi, Ali Sufiyan. "فلمی و ادبی شخصیات کے سکینڈلز۔ ۔ ۔قسط نمبر,578 579, 580, 581". Roznama Pakistan. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f "Hassan Latif: Songs". Pakistan Film Magazine website. Archived from the original on 4 October 2017. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
External links
- Hassan Latif at IMDb