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Naheed Akhtar
Naheed Akhtar (also spelled Nahid Akhtar) is a Pakistani playback singer. She is tagged as the "Nightingale of Pakistan". She was the top Lollywood playback singer during the second half of 70s and 80s. She won 3 Nigar Awards and a Pride of Performance in 2007.[1]
Naheed Akhtar | |
|---|---|
| ناہید اختر | |
| Born | September 26, 1956 |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | (1970-1992) |
| Awards | 3 Nigar Film Awards for Best Singer |
| Honours | Pride of Performance (2007) |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Playback singing, Ghazal |
| Instrument(s) | |
| Labels | |
Early life and family
Akhtar was born on September 26, 1956, in Multan, Punjab. She has 3 sisters and 4 brothers. A sister of her, Hameeda Akhtar, was also a singer.[2][3]
Singing career
Nahid's career began in 1970 when she sang a duet with Khalid Asghar in "Raag Malhar" at Radio Pakistan Multan. She has recorded songs in a range of styles, including Pakistani film music, pop, Ghazal, traditional Pakistani classical music, Punjabi folk songs, Qawwalis, Naat & Hamds & Others. She was first discovered for films by veteran music director M. Ashraf in the mid-1970s who pursued her to sing in films. She had no well-known person as ustad (teacher) to train her musically but music director M. Ashraf played a key role in grooming her talent. Her inaugural film "Nanha Farishta" was released in 1974 and in the same year she sang songs in film Shama (1974). Initially it was said in the film circles that she was introduced to fill the vacuum of Runa Laila who had migrated to Bangladesh. But later people realized that she had her own original singing style. She was active in the Pakistani film industry all the way through the 1980s.[1][4]
As a playback singer, Naheed has given her voice to 590 songs in 436 Urdu and Punjabi films.[5]
Personal life
Nahid left singing in 1986. Later, she married a journalist Asif Ali Pota in 1994. Both had a daughter and a son together. Pota died of cardiac arrest in 2017.[1]
Later appearances
Naheed Akhtar made an appearance on stage in 2013, after repeated requests of the management of a TV show,[6] where active and popular singers like Shabnam Majeed and Saima Jahan sang her songs to pay tribute to her.[7] She stays busy with her family and children, and as of 2016[update], is not actively pursuing a singing career.
Popular songs
A list of Nahid's popular songs includes:[1][5]
Films
- "Aisay Mousam Mein Chup Kyun Ho",1974 (Film: Shama - Urdu): Singer(s): Naheed Akhtar, Music: M. Ashraf, Poet: Taslim Fazli
- "Kisi Mehrban Nay Aa Kay Meri Zindagi Saja Di", 1974 (Film: Shama - Urdu): Singer(s): Naheed Akhtar, Music: M. Ashraf, Poet: Taslim Fazli
- "Lal Lal Honto Peh, Piya Tera Naam Hay", 1975 (Film: Dil Nasheen - Urdu): Singer(s): Naheed Akhtar, Music: M. Ashraf, Poet: Masroor Anwar
- "Main Ho Gei Dildar Ki, Honay Lagi Chubban Pyar Ki", 1975 (Film: Teray Meray Sapnay - Urdu): Singer(s): Naheed Akhtar, Music: Kemal Ahmad, Poet: Younis Hamdad
- "Tut Turo Tara Tara", 1975 (Film: Mohabbat Zindgi Hay - Urdu): Singer(s): Naheed Akhtar, Music: M. Ashraf, Poet: Masroor Anwar
- "Likh Di Ham Nay, Aaj Ki Sham, Aap Ki Khatir, Aap Kay Naam", 1975 (Film: Neik Parveen - Urdu): Singer(s): Naheed Akhtar, Music: A. Hameed, Poet: Riazur Rehman Saghar
- "Yeh Dunya Rahay Na Rahay Meray Hamdam", 1975 (Film: Mera Naam Hay Mohabbat - Urdu): Singer(s): Mehdi Hassan, Naheed Akhtar, Music: M. Ashraf, Poet: Taslim Fazli
- "Dekha Jo Mera Jalwa To Dil Tham Lo Gay", 1976 (Film: Talash - Urdu): Singer(s): Naheed Akhtar, Music: Nisar Bazmi, Poet: Masroor Anwar
- "Bijli Bhari Hay Meray Ang Ang Mein", 1976 (Film: Deevar - Urdu): Singer(s): Naheed Akhtar, Music: M. Ashraf
- Pyar To Ik Din Hona Tha, Hona Tha, Ho Geya, 1976 (Film: Kharidar - Urdu): Singer(s): A. Nayyar, Naheed Akhtar, Music: M. Ashraf, Poet: Kaleem Usmani
- "Teray Siva Dunya Mein Kuch Bhi Nahin", 1976 (Film: Shabana - Urdu): Singer(s): Naheed Akhtar, Music: M. Ashraf, Poet: Taslim Fazli
- "Jis Tarf Ankhon Uthaun, Teri Tasvira Hay", 1976 (Film: Surayya Bhoopali - Urdu): Singer(s): Mehdi Hassan, Naheed Akhtar, Music: Nashad, Poet: Saifuddin Saif
- "Sathi Mujay Mil Geya, Mil Geya Mil Geya, Rasmon Ko Toren Gay", 1977 (Film: Jasoos - Urdu): Singer(s): A. Nayyar, Naheed Akhtar, Music: Tafu, Poet: Fyaz Hashmi
- "Baant Raha Tha Jab Khuda, Sare Jahan Ki Naimten", 1978 (Film: Nazrana - Urdu): Singer(s): Mehdi Hassan, Naheed Akhtar, Music: M. Ashraf, Poet: Qateel Shafai
- "Sahalie Ni Piar, Pyar Meinu Hoya", 1985 (Film: Mehndi - Punjabi): Singers: Nahid Akhtar, Noor Jahan, Music: Wajahat Attray
Television
- Main Noo Soda Water
- Aati Hai Pawan Jaati hai Pawan
- Hamara Parcham Ye Piyara Parcham
- Kabhi Bindiya Hanse
- Shabe Gham Mujh Se Mil Kar
- Tumse Ulfat Ke
- Jahan Tera Naqsh e Qadam Dekhtay Hein
- Chaap Tilak Sab Chheen Li
- Do Nain Kanwal
- Zinda Rahein To kiya Hai
Radio
- Phir Chiraghe Lala Se Roshin Hue, (Kalam e Iqbal)
- Ik Kiran Muskhurati Huyi Ik Kiran, (Mili Naghma)
- Teri Umeed Tera Intezar
- Ankhein Jin Ko Dekh Na Payein
- Khushi Se Dil Ne Sahein Bewafaiyan
Filmography - Urdu films
| Film Name | Year | Music |
|---|---|---|
| Nanha Farishta- (Urdu Colour)[4] | 1974 | M. Ashraf |
| Phool Mere Gulshan Ka - (Urdu Colour) | 1974 | M. Ashraf |
| Shikaar - (Urdu Colour) | 1974 | A. Hamid |
| Deedar - (Urdu Colour) | 1974 | Nashad |
| Haqeeqat - (Urdu Colour) | 1974 | A. Hamid |
| Shama - (Urdu Colour)[4] | 1974 | M. Ashraf |
| Zanjeer - (Urdu Colour) | 1975 | M. Ashraf |
| Naik Parveen - (Urdu Colour) | 1975 | A. Hamid |
| Roshni - (Urdu Colour) | 1975 | Kamal Ahmed |
| Shararat - (Urdu Colour) | 1975 | Nisar Bazmi |
| Dilruba - (Urdu Colour) | 1975 | M. Ashraf |
| Muashraa - (Urdu Colour) | 1975 | A. Hamid |
| Zeenat - (Urdu Colour) | 1975 | Nashad |
| Ustad - (Urdu Colour) | 1975 | Master Rafiq Ali |
| Izzat - (Urdu Colour) | 1975 | A. Hamid |
| Anari - (Urdu Colour) | 1975 | M. Ashraf |
| Jab Jab Phool Khile (Pakistani film) - (Urdu Colour) | 1975 | M. Ashraf |
| Bemisaal - (Urdu Colour) | 1975 | M. Ashraf |
| Aarzoo - (Urdu Colour) | 1975 | M. Ashraf |
| Tere Mere Sapne[8] - (Urdu Colour) | 1975 | Kamal Ahmad |
| Shikwa - (Urdu Colour) | 1975 | Nashad |
| Dilnasheen - (Urdu Colour) | 1975 | M. Ashraf |
| Aik Gunah Aur Sahi - (Urdu Colour) | 1975 | Nisar Bazmi |
| Paalki - (Urdu Colour) | 1975 | Nashad |
| Soorat Aur Seerat - (Urdu Colour) | 1975 | M. Ashraf |
| Masoom - (Urdu Colour) | 1975 | Khalil Ahmad |
| Dulhan Aik Raat Ki - (Urdu Colour) | 1975 | Kamal Ahmad |
| Pehchaan - (Urdu Colour) | 1975 | Nisar Bazmi |
| Naukar - (Urdu Colour) | 1975 | M. Ashraf |
| Pyar Ka Mausam - (Urdu Colour) | 1975 | Tasadduq Hussain |
| Mohabbat Zindagi Hai - (Urdu Colour) | 1975 | M. Ashraf |
| Phool Aur Sholay - (Urdu Colour) | 1976 | M. Ashraf |
| Goonj Uthee Shehnaai - (Urdu Colour) | 1976 | M. Ashraf |
| Mohabbat Aur Mehnghai - (Urdu Colour) | 1976 | Kamal Ahmad |
| Do Aansoo - (Urdu Colour) | 1976 | Nazir Ali |
| Dekhaa Jayegaa - (Urdu Colour) | 1976 | M. Ashraf |
| Mehboob Mera Mastana - (Urdu Colour) | 1976 | Nashad |
| Daaman Ki Aag - (Urdu Colour) | 1976 | M.A. Shaad |
| Aurat Aik Paheli - (Urdu Colour) | 1976 | Nazir Ali |
| Zubaidaa - (Urdu Colour) | 1976 | Master Rafiq Ali |
| Raja Jani - (Urdu Colour) | 1976 | Amjad Bobby |
| Koshish - (Urdu Colour) | 1976 | M. Ashraf |
| Deewar - (Urdu Colour) | 1976 | M. Ashraf |
| Naag Aur Nagin - (Urdu Colour) | 1976 | Nisar Bazmi |
| Society Girl - (Urdu Colour) | 1976 | Nazir Ali |
| Waqt - (Urdu Colour) | 1976 | Nashad |
| Waada - (Urdu Colour) | 1976 | Kamal Ahmad |
| Saiyyan Anari - (Urdu Colour) | 1976 | Master Rafiq Ali |
| Kharidaar - (Urdu Colour) | 1976 | M. Ashraf |
| Nasheman - (Urdu Colour) | 1976 | M. Ashraf |
| Andaata - (Urdu Colour) | 1976 | Kamal Ahmad |
| Mohabbat Aur Dosti - (Urdu Colour) | 1976 | Kamal Ahmad |
| Talash - (Urdu Colour) | 1976 | Nisar Bazmi |
| Sachaai - (Urdu Colour) | 1976 | Nisar Bazmi |
| Shabana - (Urdu Colour) | 1976 | M. Ashraf |
| Insaan Aur Farishtaa - (Urdu Colour) | 1976 | M. Ashraf |
| Suraiyya Bhopali - (Urdu Colour) | 1976 | A. Hamid |
| Kaaloo - (Urdu Colour) | 1977 | A. Hamid |
| Pyar Ka Wada- (Urdu Colour) | 1977 | Khalil Ahmad |
| Jeene Ki Raah- (Urdu Colour) | 1977 | Ustad Tafu |
| Shama-e-Mohabbat- (Urdu Colour) | 1977 | M. Ashraf |
| Aashi - (Urdu Colour) | 1977 | Nazir Ali |
| Jasoos - (Urdu Colour) | 1977 | Ustad Tafu |
| Uff Yeh Beewiyan - (Urdu Colour) | 1977 | M. Ashraf |
| Beti - (Urdu Colour) | 1977 | M. Ashraf |
| Mohabbat Aik Kahaani - (Urdu Colour) | 1977 | M. Ashraf |
| Begum Jaan - (Urdu Colour) | 1977 | A. Hamid |
| Awaara - (Urdu Colour) | 1977 | Master Inayat Hussain |
| Ishq Ishq - (Urdu Colour) | 1977 | Kamal Ahmad |
| Dard - (Urdu Colour) | 1977 | M. Ashraf |
| Bharosa - (Urdu Colour) | 1977 | A. Hamid |
| Pehli Nazar - (Urdu Colour) | 1977 | Master Inayat Hussain |
| Roti Kapra Aur Insaan - (Urdu Colour) | 1977 | Bakshi Wazir |
| Susraal - (Urdu Colour) | 1977 | M. Ashraf |
| Apne Huye Paraye - (Urdu Colour) | 1977 | M. Ashraf |
| Shola - (Urdu Colour) | 1977 | Chandar Mohan Beliram |
| Khuda Aur Mohabbat - (Urdu Colour) | 1978 | Ustad Tafu |
| Playboy - (Urdu Colour) | 1978 | M. Ashraf |
| Takrao - (Urdu Colour) | 1978 | Tafoo |
| Bodyguard - (Urdu Colour) | 1978 | Master Inayat Hussain |
| Prince - (Urdu Colour) | 1978 | Kamal Ahmad |
| Abhi To Main Jawan Hoon - (Urdu Colour) | 1978 | M. Ashraf |
| Aag Aur Zindagi - (Urdu Colour) | 1978 | M. Ashraf |
| Jaan Ki Baazi - (Urdu Colour) | 1978 | Nisar Bazmi |
| Abshaar - (Urdu Colour) | 1978 | M. Ashraf |
| Mera Naam Raja - (Urdu Colour) | 1978 | Bakshi Wazir |
| Dushman Ki Talash - (Urdu Colour) | 1978 | Ustad Tafu |
| Milan - (Urdu Colour) | 1978 | Nashad |
| Saheli - (Urdu Colour) | 1978 | M. Ashraf |
| Kora Kaghaz - (Urdu Colour) | 1978 | Nazir Ali |
| Parakh - (Urdu Colour) | 1978 | Kamal Ahmad |
| Baraat - (Urdu Colour) | 1978 | M. Ashraf |
| Mutthi Bhar Chawal - (Urdu Colour) | 1978 | Kamal Ahmad |
| Awaz - (Urdu Colour) | 1978 | A. Hamid |
| Sharmeeli - (Urdu Colour) | 1978 | Karim Shahabuddin |
| Mehmaan - (Urdu Colour) | 1978 | M. Ashraf |
| Intekhaab - (Urdu Colour) | 1978 | Nisar Bazmi |
| Sheeshe Ka Ghar - (Urdu Colour) | 1978 | Master Abdullah |
| Nazrana - (Urdu Colour) | 1978 | M. Ashraf |
| Aadmi - (Urdu Colour) | 1978 | Kamal Ahmad |
| Josh - (Urdu Colour) | 1979 | Master Inayat Hussain |
| Do Raaste - (Urdu Colour) | 1979 | M. Ashraf |
| Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat - (Urdu Colour) | 1979 | M. Ashraf |
| Mr Ranjha - (Urdu Colour) | 1979 | Rajab Ali |
| Chori Chori - (Urdu Colour) | 1979 | Nashad |
| Kangan Aur Hathkadi - (Urdu Colour) 1979 - Music: Amjad Bobby | 1979 | Amjad Bobby |
| Chalte Chalte - (Urdu Colour) 1979 - Music: M. Ashraf | 1979 | M. Ashraf |
| Nai Tehzeeb - (Urdu Colour) | 1979 | M. Ashraf |
| Tarana - (Urdu Colour) | 1979 | M. Ashraf |
| Nishaani - (Urdu Colour) | 1979 | |
| Naya Andaaz - (Urdu Colour) | 1979 | A. Hamid |
| Miss Hong Kong - (Urdu Colour) | 1979 | M. Ashraf |
| Aag - (Urdu Colour) | 1979 | M. Ashraf |
| Nawabzadi - (Urdu Colour) | 1979 | Wajahat Attre |
| Pakeeza - (Urdu Colour) | 1979 | M. Ashraf |
| Khushboo - (Urdu Colour) | 1979 | M. Ashraf |
| Behan Bhai - (Urdu Colour) | 1979 | Kamal Ahmad |
| Mehndi Lagi Mere Haath - (Urdu Colour) | 1980 | Kamal Ahmad |
| Chote Nawab - (Urdu Colour) | 1980 | Nazeer Ali |
| Aap Ki Khatir - (Urdu Colour) | 1980 | Nazeer Ali |
| Bandhan - (Urdu Colour) | 1980 | M. Ashraf |
| Pyari - (Urdu Colour) | 1980 | M. Ashraf |
| Mahal Mere Sapnon Ka - (Urdu Colour) | 1980 | M. Ashraf |
| Hum Dono - (Urdu Colour) | 1980 | M. Ashraf |
| Badalte Mausam - (Urdu Colour) | 1980 | M. Ashraf |
| Rishtaa - (Urdu Colour) | 1980 | Nisar Bazmi |
| Haseena Maan Jaayegi - (Urdu Colour) | 1980 | Tasadduq Hussain |
| Yeh Zamana Aur Hai - (Urdu Colour) | 1981 | M. Ashraf |
| Bada Aadmi - (Urdu Colour) | 1981 | Nazeer Ali |
| Khote Sikkay - (Urdu Colour) | 1981 | M. Ashraf |
| Lajawab - (Urdu Colour) | 1981 | M. Ashraf |
| Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kya - (Urdu Colour) | 1981 | Kamal Ahmad |
| Watan - (Urdu Colour) | 1981 | A. Hamid |
| Qurbani - (Urdu Colour) | 1981 | M. Ashraf |
| Sangdil - (Urdu Colour) | 1982 | A. Hamid |
| I Love You - (Urdu Colour) | 1982 | M. Ashraf |
| Mian Biwi Razi - (Urdu Colour) | 1982 | Kamal Ahmad |
| Aas Paas - (Urdu Colour) | 1982 | Nisar Bazmi |
| Kainat - (Urdu Colour) | 1983 | Kamal Ahmad |
| Nadaani - (Urdu Colour) | 1983 | M. Ashraf |
| Aik Dujhe Ke Liye - (Urdu Colour) | 1983 | M. Ashraf |
| Bigree Naslain - (Urdu Colour) | 1983 | Kamal Ahmad |
| Dehleez - (Urdu Colour) | 1983 | Kamal Ahmad |
| Kamyabi - (Urdu Colour) | 1984 | M. Ashraf |
| Muqaddar Ka Sikandar - (Urdu Colour) | 1984 | Wajid Ali Nashad |
| Lazawal - (Urdu Colour) | 1984 | Amjad Bobby |
| Miss Colombo - (Urdu Colour) | 1984 | M. Ashraf |
| Naraaz - (Urdu Colour) | 1985 | M. Ashraf |
| Khoon Aur Paani - (Urdu Colour) | 1985 | Wajahat Attre |
| Direct Hawaldar - (Urdu Colour) | 1985 | M. Ashraf |
| Miss Singapore - (Urdu Colour) | 1985 | M. Ashraf |
| Parwana - (Urdu Colour) | 1985 | Wajid Ali Nashad |
| Hulchul - (Urdu Colour) | 1985 | M. Ashraf |
| Zameen Aasman - (Urdu Colour) | 1985 | Wajahat Attre |
| Palkhon Ki Chaon Main - (Urdu Colour) | 1985 | Khalil Ahmad |
| Hong Kong Ke Sholay - (Urdu Colour) | 1985 | M. Ashraf |
| Humse Hai Zamana - (Urdu Colour) | 1985 | M. Ashraf |
| Faisla - (Urdu Colour) | 1986 | M. Ashraf |
| Dhanak - (Urdu Colour) | 1986 | Kamal Ahmad |
| Zanjeer - (Urdu Colour) | 1986 | M. Ashraf |
| Love In London - (Urdu Colour) | 1987 | A. Hamid |
| Son Of Andaata - (Urdu Colour) | 1987 | Kamal Ahmad |
| Deewar - (Urdu Colour) | 1987 | Kamal Ahmad |
| Garebaan - (Urdu Colour) | 1987 | Ustad Tafu |
| Nijaat - (Urdu Colour) | 1987 | Kamal Ahmad |
| Mohabbat Ho To Aisi Ho - (Urdu Colour) | 1989 | Nisar Bazmi |
| Aandhi - - (Urdu Colour) | 1991 | Kamal Ahmad |
Filmography - Punjabi films
- Doghla - (Punjabi) 1975 - Music: Aashiq Hussain
- Khooni - (Punjabi) 1975 - Music: Kamal Ahmad
- Rajjo - (Punjabi) 1975 - Music: Nazeer Ali
- Hathkadi - (Punjabi) 1975 - Music: Wajahat Attre
- Guddi - (Punjabi) 1975 - Music: Nazeer Ali
- Jogi - (Punjabi) 1975 - Music: M. Ashraf
- Heera Phumman - (Punjabi) 1975 - Music: Nazeer Ali
- Dhan Jhigra Maa Da - (Punjabi) 1975 - Music: Wazir Afzal
- Mera Naa Patey Khan - (Punjabi) 1975 - Music: Bakshi Wazir
- Khanzada - (Punjabi) 1975 - Music: Nazeer Ali
- Jailor Te Qaidi - (Punjabi) 1975 - Music: Wajahat Attre
- Shoukan Mele Dee - (Punjabi) 1975 - Music: Kamal Ahmad
- Reshma Jawan Ho Gayi - (Punjabi) 1975 - Music: Master Abdullah
- Thaggan De Thag - (Punjabi) 1976 - Music: Baba Ghulam Ahmed Chishti
- Jatt Kurian Toon Darda - (Punjabi) 1976- Music: Wajahat Attre
- Akh Lari Bado Badi - (Punjabi) 1976 - Music: Master Abdullah
- Ustad Shagird - (Punjabi) 1976 - Music: Nazeer Ali
- Jano Kapatti - (Punjabi) 1976 - Music: Nazeer Ali
- Gama B.A - (Punjabi) 1976 - Music: Wazir Afzal
- Aj Di Taza Khabar - (Punjabi) 1976 - Music: Wajahat Attre
- Pindiwal - (Punjabi) 1976 - Music: Kamal Ahmad
- Dara - (Punjabi) 1976 - Music: Rehman Verma
- Aj Da Badmash - (Punjabi) 1976 - Music: Tafoo
- Hashar Nashar - (Punjabi) 1976 - Music: Wajahat Attre
- Kil Kil Mera Naa - (Punjabi) 1976 - Music: Saleem Iqbal
- Ghairat - (Punjabi) 1976 - Music: Ustad Tafu
- Do Dushman - (Punjabi) 1976 - Music: Mushtaq Ali
- Kaun Sharif Kaun Badmash - (Punjabi) 1977 - Music: Ustad Tafu
- Sher Babbar - (Punjabi) 1977 - Music: Tafoo
- Dildar Sadkey - (Punjabi) 1977 - Music: Nazeer Ali
- Jabroo - (Punjabi) 1977 - Music: Master Inayat Hussain
- Jeera Sain - (Punjabi) 1977 - Music: Tafoo
- Chor Sipahi - (Punjabi) 1977 - Music: Kamal Ahmad
- Aj Diyan Kuriyan - (Punjabi) 1977 - Music: Wajahat Attre
- Dada - (Punjabi) 1977 - Music: Tafoo
- Khoon Tey Kanoon - (Punjabi) 1978 - Music: Nazeer Ali
- Boycott - (Punjabi) 1978 - Music: Nazeer Ali
- Ranga Daku - (Punjabi) 1978 - Music: Wajahat Attre
- Curfew Order - (Punjabi) 1978 - Music: Chandar Mohan Beliram
- Puttar Phanney Khan Da - (Punjabi) 1978 - Music: Wajahat Attre
- Goga - (Punjabi) 1978 - Music: M. Ashraf
- Khan Dost - (Punjabi) 1978 - Music: Kamal Ahmad
- Raju Rocket - (Punjabi) 1978 - Music: Tafoo
- Akbar Amar Anthony - (Punjabi) 1978 - Music: Wajahat Attre
- Alaram - (Punjabi) 1978 - Music: Tafoo
- Heera Tey Basheera - (Punjabi) 1978 - Music: Kamal Ahmad
- Aali Jaah - (Punjabi) 1978 - Music: Wajahat Attre
- Cheeta Chalbaaz - (Punjabi) 1978 - Music: Ustad Tafu
- Sab Dushman - (Punjabi) 1978 - Music: Nazeer Ali
- Elaan - (Punjabi) 1978 - Music: Bakshi Wazir
- Iraadah - (Punjabi) 1978 - Music: Mushtaq Ali
- Ghunda - (Punjabi) 1978 - Music: Safdar Hussain
- Nidarr - (Punjabi) 1978 - Music: Bakshi Wazir
- Tax - (Punjabi) 1978 - Music: Wazir Afzal
- Do Daku - (Punjabi) 1978 - Music: Kamal Ahmad
- Jatt Soorma - (Punjabi) 1979 - Music: Wajahat Attre
- Dadageer - (Punjabi) 1979 - Music: Bakshi Wazir
- Permit - (Punjabi) 1979 - Music: Wajahat Attre
- Hathiar - (Punjabi) 1979 - Music: Nazeer Ali
- Goga Sher - (Punjabi) 1979 - Music: Nazeer Ali
- Remand - (Punjabi) 1979 - Music: Qadar Ali
- Takht Ya Takht - (Punjabi) 1979 - Music: Wajahat Attre
- Tehka Pehelwan - (Punjabi) 1979 - Music: Nazeer Ali
- Griftaar - (Punjabi) 1979 - Music: Wajahat Attre
- Maula Jatt - (Punjabi) 1979 - Music: Master Inayat Hussain
- Babul Rath - (Punjabi) 1979 - Music: S.Sunny
- Makhan Khan - (Punjabi) 1979 - Music: Tafoo
- Jail Da Badshah - (Punjabi) 1979 - Music: Salamat Khan
- Main Sharif Aan - (Punjabi) 1979 - Music: Chandar Mohan Beliram
- Nizam Daku - (Punjabi) 1979 - Music: Nazeer Ali
- Do Nishaan - (Punjabi) 1980 - Music: Master Inayat Hussain
- Mama Bhanja - (Punjabi) 1980 - Music: Nazeer Ali
- Sohra Tey Jawaai - (Punjabi) 1980 - Music: Ustad Tafu
- Sultan Tey Waryam - (Punjabi) 1981 - Music: Nazeer Ali
- Jatt In London - (Punjabi) 1981 - Music: Tafoo
- Posti - (Punjabi) 1981 - Music: Tafoo
- Khar Damagh - (Punjabi) 1981 - Music: Wajahat Attre
- Aakhri Qurbani - (Punjabi) 1981 - Music: Malik Siddique
- Dara Sikandar - (Punjabi) 1981 - Music: Wajahat Attre
- Athra Puttar - (Punjabi) 1981 - Music: Wajahat Attre
- Jee O Shera - (Punjabi) 1981 - Music: Nazeer Ali
- Fatafat - (Punjabi) 1981 - Music: Safdar Hussain
- Gabhroo - (Punjabi) 1981 - Music: Akhtar Hussain Akhian
- Khan-e-Azam - (Punjabi) 1981 - Music: Wajahat Attre
- Jatt Da Vair - (Punjabi) 1981 - Music: Tafoo
- Jurm Tey Insaaf - (Punjabi) 1981 - Music: Safdar Hussain
- Parwah Nain - (Punjabi) 1981 - Music: Nazeer Ali
- Sala Sahab - (Punjabi) 1981 - Music: Wajahat Attre
- Chacha Bhatija - (Punjabi) 1981 - Music: Ustad Tafu
- Amanat - (Punjabi) 1981 - Music: Kamal Ahmad
- Visa Dubai Da - (Punjabi) 1982 - Music: Kamal Ahmad
- Charda Suraj - (Punjabi) 1982 - Music: Tafoo
- Ik Nikah Hor Sahi - (Punjabi) 1982 - Music: Nazeer Ali
- Haider Sultan - (Punjabi) 1982 - Music: Kamal Ahmad
- Jatt Mirza - (Punjabi) 1982 - Music: Master Abdullah
- Shaan - (Punjabi) 1982 - Music: Nazeer Ali
- Dostana - (Punjabi) 1982 - Music: Ustad Tafu
- Do Ziddi - (Punjabi) 1983 - Music: Wajahat Attre
- Sarkari Order (Punjabi) 1983 - Music: Qadir Ali
- Khan Veer (Punjabi) 1983 - Music: Kamal Ahmad
- Sona Chandi (Punjabi) 1983 - Music: Wajahat Attre
- Samundar Par (Punjabi) 1983 - Music: Wajahat Attre
- Kala Samundar (Punjabi) 1983 - Music: Wajahat Attre
- Des Pardes (Punjabi) 1983 - Music: Nazeer Ali
- Jatt Tey Dogar (Punjabi) 1983 - Music: Wajahat Attre
- Susral Chalo (Punjabi) 1983 - Music: Wajahat Attre
- Aakhri Dushman (Punjabi) 1983 - Music: Ustad Tafu
- Toofan Tey Toofan (Punjabi) 1983 - Music: Nazeer Ali
- Dushman Pyara (Punjabi) 1983 - Music: Nazeer Ali
- Mirza Majnu Ranjha (Punjabi) 1983 - Music: Master Rafiq Ali
- Heera Faqeera (Punjabi) 1983 - Music: Tafoo
- Akhree Muqabla (Punjabi) 1983 - Music: Wajahat Attre
- Chor Chowkidar (Punjabi) 1984 - Music: Wajahat Attre
- Commander (Punjabi) 1984 - Music: Tufail Farooqi
- Bala Gaadi (Punjabi) 1984 - Music: Wajahat Attre
- Kaka Jee (Punjabi) 1984 - Music: Wajahat Attre
- Khanu Dada (Punjabi) 1984 - Music: Nazeer Ali
- Fifty Fifty (Punjabi) 1984 - Music: Wajahat Attre
- Teri Meri Ik Marzi (Punjabi) 1984 - Music: M. Ashraf
- Jatt Kamala Gaya Dubai (Punjabi) 1984 - Music: Wajahat Attre
- Laal Toofan (Punjabi) 1984 - Music: Nazeer Ali
- Judaai (Punjabi) 1984 - Music: Kamal Ahmad
- Haq Mehar (Punjabi) 1985 - Music: Master Inayat Hussain
- Sheeshnaag (Punjabi) 1985 - Music: Wajahat Attre
- Angara (Punjabi) 1985 - Music: Kamal Ahmad
- Shikra (Punjabi) 1985 - Music: M. Ashraf
- Maa Puttar (Punjabi) 1985 - Music: Wajahat Attre
- Jagga (Punjabi) 1985 - Music: Wajahat Attre
- Pagal Puttar (Punjabi) 1986- Music: Wajahat Attre
- Do Qaidi (Punjabi) 1986- Music: Safdar Hussain
- Kaffara (Punjabi) 1986- Music: Wajahat Attre
- Nishaan (Punjabi) 1986- Music: Wajahat Attre
- Babul Veer (Punjabi) 1987- Music: Kamal Ahmad
- Tiger (Punjabi) 1987- Music: Mushtaq Ali
- Chann Mahi (Punjabi) 1987- Music: Wajahat Attre
- Dunya (Punjabi) 1987- Music: Wajahat Attre
- Kala Toofan (Punjabi) 1987- Music: Wajahat Attre
- Sangal (Punjabi) 1987- Music: Nazir Ali
- Gernail Singh (Punjabi) 1987- Music: Wajahat Attre
- Doli Tey Hathkadi (Punjabi) 1987- Music: Wajahat Attre
- Chambeli (Punjabi) 1987- Music: Kamal Ahmad
- Baadal (Punjabi) 1987- Music: Wajahat Attre
- Basheera In Trouble (Punjabi) 1988- Music: Wajahat Attre
- Yaarana (Punjabi) 1989- Music: Wajahat Attre
- Sheran Di Maa (Punjabi) 1989- Music: Wajahat Attre
- Ishq Rog (Punjabi) 1989- Music: Tafoo
- Gangua (Punjabi) 1991- Music: Mushtaq Ali
- Pasoori Badshah (Punjabi) 1991- Music: Kamal Ahmad
- Sher Afghan - (Punjabi) 1991- Music: Wajahat Attre
Awards and honors
| Award name | Category | Film | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nigar Film Awards | Best Singer | Shama | 1974 |
| Nigar Film Awards | Best Singer | Pehchaan | 1975 |
| Nigar Film Awards | Best Singer | Humse Hai Zamana | 1985 |
| Alami Urdu Conference New Delhi (India) | Best Ghazal Singer Award | ||
| Pakistan Television | Best Singer | Musical Programme (Sur Bahaar) | 1997 |
| PBC National Excellence Awards[9] | Melody Queen Noor Jehan Award | 2006 | |
| Lux Style Awards | Lifetime Achievement Award | 2007 | |
| The Government Of Pakistan[10] | Pride Of Performance | 2007 | |
| Pakistan Television Corporation | Lifetime Achievement Award | 2010 | |
| Alhamra Art Council Lahore[4][11] | Kamal-e-Fun (Lifetime Achievement) Medal[12] | 2013 |
Television programmes
| Name | Produced By | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Lok Tamasha (PTV)[4] | Uxi Mufti and Tufail Niazi[4] | 1972 |
| Sukhanwar (PTV) | Akhtar Waqar Azeem (Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV))[4] | 1972 |
| Sangat (PTV) | Rafique Ahmed Warraich | 1973 |
| Sur Sangeet (PTV) | Khawaja Najam ul Hasan | 1978 |
| Sukhan Fahem (PTV) | 1978 | |
| Mauseeqar (PTV) | Khawaja Najam ul Hasan | 1979 |
| Meena Bazar | 1979 | |
| PTV Awards | 1980 | |
| Meri Pasand (PTV) | Khawaja Najam ul Hasan | 1982 |
| PTV Awards | 1983 | |
| Neelam Ghar (PTV) | 1983 | |
| Rim Jhim (PTV) | Farrukh Bashir | 1984 |
| Jal Tarang (PTV) | Farrukh Bashir | 1985 |
| Sur Bahaar (PTV) | Farrukh Bashir | 1986 |
References
- ^ a b c d "Nahid Akhtar — the nightingale of Pakistan". Daily Times (newspaper). 7 November 2018. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
- ^ "معروف گلوکارہ ناہید اختر آج اپنی 64 ویں سالگرہ منارہی ہیں". express.com.pk. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ^ "ناہید اختر -- دل کے تاروں کو چھو لینے والی آواز". Duniya News. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g She still has a lot to offer (Naheed Akhtar) Pakistan Press Foundation website, Published 16 June 2013, Retrieved 20 April 2020
- ^ a b "Naheed Akhtar Songs". Pak Film Magazine. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ^ "Naheed Akhtar to perform after two decades". Dawn. 1 June 2013. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
- ^ "'Naheed Akhtar singing again after 22 years'". showbizpak.com. 10 June 2013. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
- ^ Tere Mere Sapne (1975 film) Complete Index To World Film CITWF) website, Retrieved 20 April 2020
- ^ "National Excellence Awards 2006 distribution ceremony of PBC at Jinnah Convention Center". Pakistan Tribune. Pakistan News Service. 12 February 2007. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
- ^ "Civil awards given". Dawn (newspaper). Karachi. 24 March 2007. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
- ^ Rs10 million cheque given to singer Naheed Akhtar Dawn (newspaper), published 14 February 2018, Retrieved 20 April 2020
- ^ "Down the memory lane with Naheed Akhtar". Pakistan Press Foundation website. 10 June 2013. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
External links
- Naheed Akhtar at IMDb