Sardar Ali Takkar
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Sardar Ali Takkar (
Education
He was born in 1956 at
Early singing career
His university life provided him more chances to exhibit his hidden talent. Initially he presented his skills before his friends, in different musical programmes in the University. But in 1982 when Yar Muhammad Maghmum, a professor at the historic
Pakistan Television
It was in those days when a program for youths named "Zalmey Kool" (Young Generation) used to broadcast from the Radio Pakistan. Takkar for the first time not only played different instruments but also sang two ghazals in that program. After that, he also had the opportunity to record a program at the Peshawar Center of Pakistan Television Vision (PTV).
Soviet War in Afghanistan
In 1984, Takkar left for Afghanistan. His stay in Afghanistan helped him become able to sing other varieties of pashto music and his singing from Afghanistan also brought him prominence back at home. In recognition of his unforgettable services to Pashto music, the government of Pakistan awarded him with the "Presidential Award for Pride of Performance". He is also a recipient of numerous awards and certificates from a number of cultural organizations.
References
- ISBN 9781490714424.
- ^ "Even the Taliban danced: Famous Pashto musician Takkar sings once again in Pakistan". Arab News. 10 May 2019. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
- ^ "Sardar Ali Takkar to perform at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony". 27 November 2014.
- ^ "8 artists including Mehwish Hayat and Babra Sharif receive civil awards on Pakistan Day". 24 March 2019.
- ^ "Pashto singer Takkar asks govt to establish varsity in Ghani Khan's name". 31 March 2019.