Naseem Begum
Naseem Begum (Urdu: نسِیم بیگم), (24 February 1936 – 29 September 1971) was a famous Pakistani film playback singer.[3] She was known as The Tradegy Queen for singing sorrowful and downhearted songs in films.[1]
Naseem Begum | |
|---|---|
| نسِیم بیگم | |
| Born | Naseem Begum 24 February 1936 |
| Died | 29 September 1971 (aged 35) |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Other names | The Tragedy Queen[1] |
| Occupation | Playback singer |
| Years active | 1956 – 1971 |
| Spouse | Deen Mohammad (husband)[1] |
| Children | 6[1] |
| Awards | Nigar Award Best Female Playback Singer (1960), (1961), (1963) and in (1964)[2] |
She rose to prominence in the late 1950s, and by 1964, she had won the prestigious Nigar Awards on four occasions.[3][4] Despite originally being billed as a Second Noor Jehan, Naseem Begum quickly carved out her own successful niche in the Pakistani film industry.[1]
She was the original singer of the popular song "Aye Rah-e-Haq Ke Shaheedo".[1]
Early life edit
Naseem Begum was born in the city of Amritsar, British India, in 1936.[5] She acquired her musical training from the classical singer Mukhtar Begum, the elder sister of the renowned ghazal vocalist Farida Khanum.[3]
Career edit
Her first film, as a playback singer, was music director Ghulam Ahmed Chishti composed Guddi Gudda (1956).[3] In 1958, the music composer Mian Sheharyar was greatly impressed by her vocal range, and gave her the opportunity to sing for his film Begunah (1958).[3][6][1]
Naseem Begum immediately achieved success with her song "Nainon mein jal bhar aayey", which became one of the most popular tracks of the 1950s. She gained popularity after singing memorable duets with famous playback singer Ahmed Rushdi.[1]
Personal life edit
Naseem married a book publisher named Deen Mohammad at Lahore and had five children but her sixth and youngest child, a son, died during pregnancy complications.[1]
Illness and death edit
She was experiencing labor pain and was admitted to the hospital, as she was expecting, and was about to give birth.[1] However, due to pregnancy-related complications, she suffered a brain hemorrhage and died on 29 September 1971 in Lahore, Pakistan at the age of 35. She was laid to rest at Miani Sahib Graveyard, Lahore.[3][1][7][8]
Filmography edit
Some remarkable films for which Naseem Begum sang some heart-warming songs are:
- Guddi Gudda (1956)[9]
- Kartar Singh (1959)[1]
- Salma (1960)[3]
- Shaam Dhalay (1960)
- Saheli (1960)[3][1]
- Ghunghat (1962)
- Shaheed (1962)[3]
- Aulad (1962)[3][1]
- Baaji (1963)
- Dulhan (1963)
- Ik Tera Sahara (1963)[3]
- Haveli (1964)
- Beti (1964)
- Farangi (1964)[10][1]
- Kaneez (1965)[11]
- Aag Ka Darya (1966)
- Maader-e-Watan (1966)[9][1]
- Payel Ki Jhankar (1966)
- Shahansha-e-Jahangir (1968)
- Zarqa (1969)[3][1]
In addition to these films, she also sang for many Punjabi films, some of which are Tees Maar Khan (1963), Jeedar (1965), Mukhra Chann Warga and Genter Man (1969). Some big musical films on her credit are Lutera (1964), Koun Kisi Ka, Kousar, Chann Puttar (1970), Mera Veer (1967), Chann Veer (1969), Langotiya and Yeh Raste Hain Pyar Ke.[1]
Patriotic songs edit
Naseem Begum had also sung many patriotic songs which stir the soul of listeners.[9] "Ae rah-e-haq kay shaheedo wafa ki tasveero, Tumhain watan ki hawain salaam karti hain", Mushir Kazmi wrote lyrics of Aye Rah-e-Haq Ke Shaheedo while music was given by Mian Sheharyar and vocalist was Naseem Begum for the Radio Pakistan recording in 1965.[12] Majority of listeners still wrongly believe that Aye Rah-e-Haq Ke Shaheedo was sung by Malika-e-Tarannum Noor Jehan.[9] Later in 1966, veteran Pakistani film producer/director Saifuddin Saif used this song in his film Maader-e-Watan (1966) in which this song's music was arranged by Salim Iqbal.[9][13]
List of her popular songs edit
- Aye Rahe Haq Ke Shaheedo[9][1]
- "Veer Mera Ghori Charia"
- "Uss Bewafa ka Shehr Hai Aur Hum Hain Dosto, Ashk-e-Rawaan Ki Nehar Hai aur Hum Hain Dosto"
- "Sau Baar Chaman Mehka Sau Baar Bahar Aayi, Duniya ki Wohi Raunaq Dil ki Wohi Tanhayi"
- "Mera Bichhra Balum Ghar aa Gaya Ghar aa Gaya, Meri Payal Bajai Chhanan Chhanan Chahann"[3]
- "Chanda Toray Chandani Main Jiya Jala Jaye Re"[3]
- "Habibi Hayya Hayya Habibi Hayya Hayya"
- "Hum Bhool Gaye Har Baat Magar Tera Pyaar Nahin Bhoole"[3][1]
Awards and recognition edit
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Title | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Nigar Award | Best Female Playback Singer | Won | Shaam Dhale | [2][1] |
| 1961 | Nigar Award | Best Female Playback Singer | Won | Shaheed | [2][1] |
| 1963 | Nigar Award | Best Female Playback Singer | Won | Baji | [4][1] |
| 1964 | Nigar Award | Best Female Playback Singer | Won | Lutera | [4][1] |
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x . PakistaniMusic.com website. 17 April 2001. Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
- ^ a b c . The Hot Spot Film Reviews website. Archived from the original on 22 July 2015. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o . Cineplot.com website. 17 July 2010. Archived from the original on 1 November 2011. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
- ^ a b c . The Hot Spot Online website. 17 June 2002. Archived from the original on 24 July 2008. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
- ^ Who's Who: Music in Pakistan. Xlibris Corporation. p. 187.
- ^ Article on Naseem Begum and composer Mian Sheharyar on Dawn (newspaper) Published 10 Jan 2011, Retrieved 28 September 2022
- ^ "Naseem Begum's 49th death anniversary observed". Radio Pakistan. 29 September 2020. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
- ^ "Death anniversary of renowned singer Naseem Begum observed". Dunya News. 20 September 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f Agha Iqrar Haroon (5 September 2019). "Mushir Kazmi and Naseem Begum became eternal through "Aye Rah-e-Haq Ke Shaheedo"". Dispatch News Desk (dnd.com.pk) website. Retrieved 16 September 2019.
- ^ "Darling of the singers". Dawn. Pakistan. 24 June 2019. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
- ^ "Mandwa to screen 'Kaneez' today". The News International. Pakistan. 26 January 2022.
- ^ "National songs that enthralled us". The News International. Pakistan. 16 August 2021.
- ^ "Death anniversary of renowned singer Naseem Begum observed". Radio Pakistan. 1 December 2021.
External links edit
- Naseem Begum at IMDb