Khalil Ahmed
Khalil Ahmed | |
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Occupation(s) | Composer, music director |
Years active | 1962 – 1994 |
Khalil Ahmed (3 March 1936 – 22 July 1997) was a Pakistani
Early life
Khalil Ahmed was born on 3 March 1936, in
Career
Film
Khalil Ahmed made his music debut with director Al-Hamid's film Aanchal (1962), which was released on 7 December 1962. Starring:
Khalil Ahmed always had his finger on the pulse of what the listeners wanted to hear on
He also gave hit music of film Khilona (1967).
Television
In 1978, Khalil began hosting a music program for children, which was telecast from the
Popular television songs
Song | Singers | Song lyrics by | Remarks |
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Chanjhar Phabdi Na Mutiar Bina | Tahira Syed | A PTV , Lahore production
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Insha Ji Utho Abb Kooch Karo | Amanat Ali Khan | Ibn-e-Insha | A Pakistan Television Production
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Watan Ki Mitti Gawah Rehna[2] | Nayyara Noor | Sehba Akhtar | A PTV , Karachi Centre production
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Hamara Parcham Yeh Pyara Parcham, Parchamon Mein Yeh Azeem Parcham[2] | Naheed Akhtar | Saif Zulfi | A PTV production |
Honton Pe Kabhi Un Ke Mera Naam Hi Aye | Amanat Ali Khan | Ada Ja'afri | A PTV production |
Main Ne Pairon Mein Payal To Bandhi Nahein | Farida Khanum | Tasleem Fazili | A PTV production |
Jalay To Jalayo Gori | Nayyara Noor | Ibn e Insha | A PTV production |
Chalay To Kut Hi Jaye Ga Safar Ahista Ahista | Musarrat Nazir | Mustafa Zaidi | A PTV production |
Jug Jug Jiye Mera Piyara Watan | Sabiha Khanum | Masroor Anwar | A PTV production |
Milat Ka Pasban Hai Muhammad Ali Jinnah[5] | Masood Rana | Mian Bashir Ahmed | A PTV production |
Super-hit film songs
Song | Singers | Song lyrics by | Film and year |
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Kisi Chaman Mein Raho, Tum Bahar Bun Ke Raho, Khuda Karey Kisi Dil Ka Qaraar Bun Ke Raho[8] | Ahmed Rushdi | Himayat Ali Shair | Aanchal (1962) |
Na Chhura Sako Gay Daaman,Na Nazar Bacha Sako Gay | Naseem Begum | Himayat Ali Shair | Daaman (1963) |
Mein Nay Tau Pareet Nibhaii,Sanwaria Re Nikla Tu Harjai[9] | Mala
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Himayat Ali Shair | Khamosh Raho (1964) |
Ghair Ki Baataun Ka Aakhir Aitbaar Aa Hee Gaya | Naseem Begum | Agha Hashar Kashmiri | Kaneez (1965) |
Sathio Mujahido Jaag Utha Hai Sara Watan (a patriotic song)[2] | Masood Rana and Shaukat Ali | Himayat Ali Shair | Mujahid (1965) |
Chanda Ke Hindole Mein, Urran Khatole Mein, Ammi Ka Dulara Soey | Sorayya Hyderabadi | Himayat Ali Shair | Lori (1966) |
Teri Khatir Zamaney Bhar Ko Hum Thukra Kay Aaen Hain | Runa Laila | Himayat Ali Shair | Wali Ehad (1968) |
Pyaar Ka Waada Aisay Nibhain,Koi Juda Karne Na Paaey | Mehnaz
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Taslim Fazli | Aaj Aur Kal (1976) |
Death
Khalil Ahmed died on 22 July 1997, in Lahore, Pakistan at age 61.[1][2]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h Jabri, Parvez (22 July 2013). "Death Anniversary of music composer Khalil Ahmed observed". Business Recorder (newspaper). Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j 19th death anniversary of famed musician Khalil Ahmed observed The Free Library website, Published 22 July 2016, Retrieved 13 January 2022
- ^ a b Niazi brothers keeping folk music alive Dawn (newspaper), Published 12 December 2010, Retrieved 13 January 2022
- ^ Humdam, Younas (16 April 2016). "کسی چمن میں رہو تم…!". Express News.
- ^ a b "Khalil Ahmad". Pak Film Magazine. Retrieved 5 May 2022.
- ^ "خلیل احمد ' عظیم موسیقار". Roznama Nawai Waqt. 21 July 2018.
- ^ "خلیل احمد اور مسعودرانا". Pak Film Magazine. Retrieved 5 May 2022.
- ^ Remembering a legend: Ahmed Rushdi Dawn (newspaper), Published 11 April 2012, Retrieved 13 January 2022
- ^ Shahid, Zulqarnain (24 March 2017). "How Habib Jalib and Riaz Shahid forged the way for socialist cinema in Pakistan". Dawn (newspaper). Retrieved 13 January 2022.