Mehdi Hassan KhanBirth name Mehdi Hassan Khan
Also known as Khan Sahab
King of Ghazal
Born 25, July , 1927
Luna, Rajasthan, British India
Died 13, June 2012 (aged 84)
Karachi, Sindh Pakistan
Genres Classical music, Ghazal, Playback singing
Occupations Singer, Composer
Instruments Harmonium, vocals
Years active 1957–1999 (Retired)
Mehdi Hassan Khan (Urdu: مہدی حسن خان ; July 18, 1927 – June 13, 2012) was a Pakistani ghazal singer and a former playback singer for Lollywood. He is famously known as the "King of Ghazal". In 1979, he was awarded K. L. Saigal Sangeet Shehenshah Award by the Government of India. Indian singer Lata Mangeshkar, who has been awarded Bharat Ratna, once compared his songs to the "voice of god".[1] He was honored with Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, Pride of Performance and Hilal-e-Imtiaz by the Government of Pakistan. In 1983, in the court of King Birendra he was awarded Gorkha Dakshina Bahu by the Government of Nepal.[citation needed] He remained a leading singer of film industry along with Ahmed Rushdi. Mehdi Hassan died on 13 June 2012 after a protracted illness, in a private hospital in Karachi.[2][3] The highest civilian honor of Pakistan is conferred on him Nishan-e-Imtiaz[4]
Contents [hide]
1 Early life
2 Singing career
3 Death
4 Musicians, students and personal life
5 Awards
5.1 Civilian honors
5.1.1 Pakistan
5.1.2 Government of Nepal
5.2 Government of India
5.3 Nigar Awards
6 Albums
7 Ghazals
8 See also
9 References
10 External links
Early life[edit source | editbeta]
Mehdi Hassan was born on 18 July 1927 in a village called Luna, Rajasthan in jhunjhunu district in India into a family of traditional musicians. He claims to be the 16th generation of hereditary musicians hailing from the Kalawant clan of musicians. Mehdi Hassan had his musical grooming from his father Ustad Azeem Khan and uncle Ustad Ismail Khan who were both traditional Dhrupad singers. Hassan started to perform at a young age and the first concert of dhrupad and kheyal with his elder brother is reported to have been held in Fazilka Bungla,[5] near present DC House (1935) of Undivided Punjab. After the Partition of India, 20-year-old Hassan and his family migrated to Pakistan and suffered severe financial hardships.
Mehdi initially started working in Chichawatni, in a bicycle shop. He later became a car and diesel tractor mechanic. Despite the financial hardships, he kept up the routine of practice on a daily basis.[citation needed]
Singing career[edit source | editbeta]
In 1957, Mehdi Hassan was given the opportunity to sing on Radio Pakistan, primarily as a thumri singer, which earned him recognition within the musical fraternity. He had a passion for Urdu poetry, and therefore, he began to experiment by singing ghazals on a part-time basis. He cites radio officers Z.A. Bukhari and Rafiq Anwar as additional influences in his progression as a ghazal singer. His first song was "Jis ne mere dil ko dard diya" film Susral in 1962. Later Lata Mangeshkar said compliments for him that "Bhagwan talks in his throat".[this quote needs a citation]
Following a severe illness in the late 1980s, Mehdi Hassan stepped down from playback singing. Later due to severity of his illness he completely departed from music.
In October 2010, HMV released "Sarhadein" in which probably the first and last duet song Tera Milana featuring Mehdi Hassan and Lata Mangeshkar was released. This song was composed by Hassan himself written by Farhat Shahzad. Hassan recorded it in Pakistan in 2009, and Lata Mangeshkar later heard the track and recorded her part in India in 2010, and later mixed together for a duet. The duet song "Tera Milna" also sang by Madam Noor Jahan with Khan Sahib.
Death[edit source | editbeta]
He had been suffering from a serious lungs condition for the few years before his death in 2012. There were rumors of his death on January 13, 2012. However, his son Asif Mehdi confirmed that the death rumors were incorrect, and that he was responding to treatments and recovering.[6]
Mehdi Hasan died at around noon on 13 June 2012 at Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi after suffering a 12-year long tenure of lung, chest and urinary tract diseases.[7][8]
Populus Global in association with Musicolor organised the first tribute to shahensha-e-ghazal Mehdi Hassan on 14 July 2012. Ustad Mohan Khan, ganda bandh shishya of the ghazal king paid tribute to his guru.[citation needed]
Musicians, students and personal life[edit source | editbeta]
Some of the musicians who are associated with him
Ustad Pir Baksh Tabla Player
Ustad Mohammed Hussain
Some of his students are:
Pervaiz Mehdi
Talat Aziz
Ghulam Abbas
Salamat Ali
Afzal, Munni Subhani
Rayan Ahmed Khan
He had 14 children.[9] Some of his notable sons in the music are:
Tariq Mehdi Hassan (Versatile Playback Singer)
Arif Mehdi Hassan (Classical Tabla Player & Promoter)
Asif Mehdi Hassan (Playback & Ghazal Singer)
Kamran Mehdi Hassan (Playback & Ghazal Singer)
Imran Mehdi Hassan (Classical Tabla Player & Versatile Singer)
Faizan Mehdi Hassan (Versatile & Ghazal Singer).[10]
Awards[edit source | editbeta]
Pride of Performance Award Recipient
Country Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Presented by Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Hilal-i-Imtiaz Award Recipient
Country Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Presented by Islamic Republic of Pakistan
The following civilian honors have been conferred on him.[11][12]
Pakistan[edit source | editbeta]
1985-Pride of Performance
Tamgha-e-Imtiaz
Hilal-e-Imtiaz
Nishan-e-Imtiaz
Government of Nepal[edit source | editbeta]
1983-Gorkha Dakshina Bahu-
Government of India[edit source | editbeta]
K. L. Saigal Sangeet Shehenshah Award
Nigar Awards[edit source | editbeta]
1964-Nigar Award for Best Male Playback Singer for Firangi[citation needed]
1968-Nigar Award for Best Male Playback Singer for Saiqa[citation needed]
1969-Nigar Award for Best Male Playback Singer for Zerqa[citation needed]
1972-Nigar Award for Best Male Playback Singer for Meri zindagi hai nagma[citation needed]
1973-Nigar Award for Best Male Playback Singer for Naya rasta[citation needed]
1974-Nigar Award for Best Male Playback Singer for Sharafat[citation needed]
1975-Nigar Award for Best Male Playback Singer for Zeenat[citation needed]
1976-Nigar Award for Best Male Playback Singer for Shabana[citation needed]
1977-Nigar Award for Best Male Playback Singer for Aaina[citation needed]
1999-Nigar Award Special Millennium Award[citation needed]
He had been the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions: the Tamgha-i-Imtiaz granted to him by Gen Ayub Khan; the Pride of Performance bestowed on him by Gen Ziaul Haq; and the Hilal-i-Imtiaz conferred by Gen Pervez Musharraf. Besides the Nigar Film and Graduate Awards from Pakistan, he was presented the Saigal Award in Jalandhar, India, in 1979, whereas the Gorkha Dakshina Bahu Award was given to him in Nepal in 1983.[13] Recently, he travelled to Dubai to receive yet another award.[citation needed]
Albums[edit source | editbeta]
Some of his albums are:
Kehna Usey
Nazarana
Live at Royal Albert Hall
Andaz-e-Mastana
Classical Ghazals vol. 1, 2, 3
Dil Jo Rota Hai
Ghalib Ghazals
Ghazals For Ever Vol 1
Golden Collection Of Mehdi Hasan Vol 1, 2
Golden Greats
In Concert
Khuli Jo Aankh
Life Story
Live at Khambays
Live Concert in India
Mehdi Hassan
Mehdi Hassan Ghazals Vol 1
Sada E Ishq
Sarhadein
Sur Ki Koi Seema Nahin
The Finest Ghazals
The Legend
Yaadgar Ghazalen Vol 1
Tarz(with Shobha Gurtu)
Naqsh-e-Faryadi
Ghazals[edit source | editbeta]
Aage Barhe Na Qissa -E -Ishq -E- Butaan Se Hum
Aaj Tak Yaad Hai Woh Pyar Ka Manzar
Aankhon Se Mili Aankhen
Aap Ki Aankhon Ne
Aaye kuchh abr kuchh sharaab aaye (Poet: Faiz Ahmed Faiz)
Ab Ke Hum Bichde To Shaayad Kabhi Khwaabon Mein Mile (Poet: Ahmed Faraz)
Ae Raushnion Ke Shahr
Apnon Ne Gham Diye To Yaad Aa Gaya
Baat karni mujhe mushkil
Bhuuli bisri chand umeedein
Chalte ho to chaman ko chaliye
Charaag-e-toor Jalao Bada Andhera Hai
Dekh to dil keh jaan se uthta hai
Dil-E-Nadan Tujhe Hua Kya Hai (Poet: Mirza Ghalib)
Dil-E-Veeran Hai Teri Yaad Hai Tanhai Hai
Dil Ki Baat Labon Par Laakar.
Dil Men Toofan Chupae Betha Hon
Duniya Kisi Ke Pyaar Mein Jaanat Se Kam Nahin
Dayam Pada Hua Tere Dar Pe Nahi Hoon Main (poet: Mirza Ghalib)
Ek Bar Chale Aao
Ek Bus Tu Hi Nahin Mujhse Khafa ho Baitha (poet: Farhat Shezhad)
Ek Sitam Aur Meri Jaan, Abhi Jaan Baqi Hai (poet: Masroor Anwar)
Fikr hii thaharii to dil ko fikr-e-Khubaan kyon Na Ho (poet: Josh Malihabadi)
Ga Mere Dewane Dil
Garmii-E-Hasarat-E-Naakaam Se Jal Jaate Hai
Gulon Main Rang Bhare, Baad-e-Naubahaar Chale (Lyrics: Faiz Ahmed Faiz)
Gulshan gulshan shola e gul ki
Guncha-e-Shauq Laga hei Khilne
Hamari Sanson Men Aaj Tak
Har Dard Ko
Hum mei koi ghum nahi tha ghum-e-aashiqi sai pahlay
Ik Husn Ki Dewi Se Mujhe Pyaar Hua Thaa
Ik khalish ko haasil-e-umr-e-ravaan rehne diya (poet: Adeeb Saharanpuri)
Jab Bhi Aati Hei Teri Yaad Kabhi Shaam ke Baad
Jab Bhi Chahen Ek Nai Sorat
Jab Bhi Pee Kar
Jab Koi Piar Se Bulaae Ga
Jab Us zulf Ki Baat Chali
Jahan Jake Chain
Kahan Gai Woh Wafa
Khuli Jo Aankh Woh Tha (poet: Farhat Shezhad)
Kiya Hei Pyaar Jisse Humne Zindagi ki Tarah
Kya Bhala Mujhko Parakhne Ka Nateeja Nikla
Kyoon Humse Khafa Ho Gaye Ae Jaan-E-Tamanna
Main Hosh Mein Tha
Main khayal houn kisi aur ka (poet: Saleem Kausar)
Main nazar se pee rha hoon
Mohabat Karne Wale
Mohabat Zindagi Hai Aur Tum Meri Mohabat Ho
Mujhe Tum Nazar Se Gira To Rahe Ho
Naavak andaz jidhar diida-e-jaana honge
Nishan Bhi Koi Na Chhora keh
Patta Patta Boota Boota
Phuul hi phuul khil utthe
Pyaar Bhare Do Sharmile Nain
Qissa-E-Gham Mein Tera Naam
Rafta Rafta Wo Meri Hasti Ka Saamaan Ho Gaye
Ranjish Hi Sahi Dil Hi Dukhaane Ke Liye Aa
Rim Jhim Ki Barsaat Hai Aur Jaage Huye Jazbaat Hain
Roshan Jamal-e-yaar Se Hain
Saamne Aa Ke Tujhko Pukara Nahin
Sahar Ho Rahi Hai
Shikwa Na Kar Gila Na Kar Ye Duniya Hai Pyaare
Shola Tha Jal Bujha Hoon (penned by: Ahmed Faraz)
Tanha Thi Aur Hamesha Se Tanha Hai Zindagi
Tark-e-Ulfat Ka Sila
Tere Bheege Badan Ki Khooshboo Se
Tere Mere Piar Ka Aisa Nata Hai
Toote Hue Khwabon Ke Liye
Thah ar Thorri Der To
Tu Meri Zindagi Hei (Copied by Nadeem Sharavan in "Ashiqi" Hindi Movie India)
Usne Jab Meri Taraf
Uzr Aane Mein Bhi Hei Aur Bulaate bhi nahin
Wo Dil Nawaaj Hei Lekin Nazar Shinaas Nahin
Yaaro Kisii Qaatil Se Kabhii Pyaar Na Maa.Ngo
Yun na mil mujhse khafa ho jaise
Ye Dhooan Kahan Se Uthta Hei
Ye Kaghzi Phool Jaise Chahre
Ye Mojazaa Bhii Muhabbat Kabhii Dikhaaye Mujhe
Ye Tera Naazuk Badan Hai Ya Koi Mehka Gulaab
Yoon Zindagi Ki Raah Mein Takra Gaya Koi
Zindagi Mein To Sabhi Pyaar Kiya Karte Hain
Zulf Ko Teri Ghataon Ka Payam Aaya Hai
Mehadi Hassan also sung Persian/dari Ghazals In Kabul Afghanistan in 1970s.
See also[edit source | editbeta]
Ghulam Ali
Rayan Ahmed Khan
References[edit source | editbeta]
Jump up ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-18421080
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Jump up ^ "Mehdi Hassan passes away in Karachi". 13 June 2012.
Jump up ^ "The Express Tribune-Manto among 192 recipients of top civil awards". Express Tribune. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
Jump up ^ http://whoiswhoinkarachi.blogspot.in/2009/12/mehdi-hassan.html
Jump up ^ Mehdi Hassan Death Rumor
Jump up ^ King of ghazal Mehdi Hasan passes away , vsocio.com, June 13, 2012
Jump up ^ Kindgom of Ghazals loses its King, Efi-news.com
Jump up ^ "Life of Mehdi Hassan". Mehi Hassan.com. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
Jump up ^ "Life of Mehdi Hassan". Mehi Hassan.com. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
Jump up ^ "Mehdi Hassan- A legend passes away". Dawn. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
Jump up ^ "Mehdi Hassan passes away". Geo TV. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
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Ghazal king Mehdi Hassan passes away
Mehdi Hassan biography
External links[edit source | editbeta]
Mehdi Hassan at the Internet Movie Database
India-born Ghazal legend Mehdi Hassan Died
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