Ghulam Abbas (singer)
Ghulam Abbas Template:Nastaliq | |
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| File:Ghulamabas.jpg Renowned Classical Vocalist Ghulam Abbas | |
| Born | 1 January 1955 |
| Occupation | Vocalist |
| Years active | 1975 – present |
| Known for | Playback singing / Classical music performance |
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Ghulam Abbas (born 1 January 1955) is a distinguished Pakistani vocalist recognized for his contributions to ghazals, geets, and playback singing in both Urdu and Punjabi films. His accolades include four Nigar Awards for playback singing, the prestigious Tamgha-i-Imtiaz in 2011, and the Pride of Performance Award bestowed by the President of Pakistan in 2020.
Early life and education
Originating from Jhang, Punjab, Abbas completed his education in Multan, earning master's degrees in both Philosophy and Urdu literature.
Singing career
Abbas was introduced to the music industry by playback legend Mehdi Hassan and refined his classical vocal technique under the mentorship of Ismail Khan.
His debut as a playback singer was marked by the Punjabi film "Aashiq Loag Soudai" (1975). He gained prominence with the song "Wo aa to jaye magar intezar hi kam hai" from the movie "Ajnabi" (1975), composed by Nisar Bazmi. Following this, composer Robin Ghosh engaged him for "Aise wo sharmaye jaise megha chaye" in "Do Saathi" (1975). Throughout his career, Abbas has lent his voice to 129 songs featured in 120 films.
Apart from cinema, he has performed numerous ghazals, semi-classical pieces, and patriotic songs for both Radio Pakistan and the Pakistan Television Corporation. His ghazal "Main ne roka bhi nahin aur wo thehra bhi nahin" holds the distinction of being the most frequently aired piece on Radio Pakistan.
Film songs
Some of Ghulam Abbas's prominent film tracks include:
- 1975 (Ajnabi): Woh Aa To Jaye Magar, Mera Intezar Hi Kam Hay, Composer: Nisar Bazmi
- 1975 (Do Sathi): Aisay Woh Sharmaye, Jaisay Megha Chhaye, Composer: Robin Ghosh
- 1976 (Deevar): Deewana Kahin Tum Ko Na, Deevana Bana Day, Composer: M. Ashraf
- 1977 (Aashi): Jan-e-Tamanna, Kab Tak Tum Na, Pyar Mera Pehchano Gay, Composer: Nazir Ali
- 1978 (Mehman): Dekh Kar Tujh Ko، Main Gham Dil Kay Bhula Deta Hun, Composer: M. Ashraf
- 1978 (Mazi, Haal, Mustaqbil): Zindagi Tu Nay Har Qadm Peh Mujhay, Ek Sapna Neya Dikhaya Hay, Composer: A. Hameed
- 1978 (Awaz): Hari Bhari Abadian, Geet Gati Wadian, Composer: A. Hameed
- 1978 (Intekhab): Ham Na Tarsen Kabhi Phir Khushi Kay Liye, Composer: Nisar Bazmi
- 1979 (Pakeeza): Mil Jata Hay Yaar Magar Pyar Nahin Milta, Composer: M. Ashraf
- 1984 (Bobby): Ik Bar Milo Ham Say To So Bar Milayn Gay, Composer: Amjad Bobby
- 2003 (Shararat): Tu Hay Chand Raat, Composer: Wajahat Attre
Classical compositions / Ghazals
- Main ne roka bhi nahin aur wo thhehra bhi nahin, Lyricist: Aslam Ansari
- Khudi Ka Sir'r-e-Nehan La Ilaha Illallah, Lyricist: Allama Muhammad Iqbal
- Aye Pak watan Aye Pak Zameen, Lyricist: Unknown
- Mil ke bichar gaya, Lyricist: Adeen Taji
Honors and accolades
| Year | Distinction | Category | Outcome | Motion Picture |
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| 1978 | Nigar Award | Best male playback vocalist | Template:Won | Mazi Haal Mustaqbil |
| 1981 | Nigar Award | Best male playback vocalist | Template:Won | Qurbani |
| 1993 | Nigar Award | Best male playback vocalist | Template:Won | Insaniyat |
| 1994 | Nigar Award | Best male playback vocalist | Template:Won | Rani Beti Raaj Karay Gee |
| 2011 | Tamgha-i-Imtiaz | Arts | Template:Won | – |
| 2020 | Pride of Performance | Arts | Template:Won | – |
References
- 1955 births
- Living people
- Nigar Award winners
- Pakistani ghazal singers
- Pakistani playback singers
- People from Jhang District
- Recipients of Tamgha-e-Imtiaz
- 20th-century Pakistani male singers
- 20th-century Pakistani singers
- 21st-century Pakistani male singers
- 21st-century Pakistani singers
- Recipients of the Pride of Performance