In memory: Nazia Hassan's top five songs that defined music in Pakistan
Nazia Hassans music still reverberates across the hearts and minds of thousands.
(Web Desk) - Today marks the 17th death anniversary of the Pakistani pop singer-songwriter Nazia Hassan.
Starting her career in the late 70s, at the age of 15, she was the youngest artist and the first Pakistani ever to win a Filmfare Award for the Best Playback Singer- Female.
Barrister by profession, Nazia did her LLB from London University. Working as a social worker she served for the United Nations, Department of Political and Security Council Affairs, and UNICEF.
Nazia‘s first album was ‘Disco Deewanay’ which was a hit in 14 countries in 1981. At that time, ‘Disco Deewanay’ was the best-selling album of Asian Pop Genre, and was a great hit in Russia, Latin America, West-Indies, India, and Pakistan. Nazia and Zohaib’s duo was one of the most successful of the time, and sold over 60 million records all over the world.
After losing her life to cancer in 2000, Nazia, for her great achievements and contributions, was presented the “Pride of Performance” award by the Government of Pakistan, which is the highest civil award of the country.
While the Queen of Pop’s songs have enthralled thousands over the years, here are her top 5 songs that helped shape and define Pakistani music.
Disco Deewane
Aap Jaisa Koi
Boom Boom
Teri Meri Aisi Dosti
Kariye Pyar Diyan Galan
“As with everything, you carry on, even when you have bad days.” – Nazia Hassan
Dunya News pays tribute to the pop star
