(Web Desk) – Twenty-five years have passed since the death of illustrious singer and actor Inayat Hussain Bhatti as his fans are observing his 25th death anniversary on Friday (today).
Death anniversary of singer, actor, producer, director, script writer, columnist, religious scholar and a protagonist of the development of Punjabi language and literature Inayat Hussain Bhatti is being observed.
He was born in 1928 in Gujrat and moved to Lahore to pursue further studies. As fate would have it, he ended up singing for Radio Pakistan and subsequently, for the 1949 Punjabi hit ‘Pheray’.
He was a multi-talented distinguished singer, actor, director author, social leader, columnist, religious scholar and zakir.
He was interested in Sufi poetry since he was a child. Inayat sang for nearly 500 films, in both Urdu and Punjabi. His impressive discography includes 2,500 songs.
According to private news channel, Inayat Hussain Bhatti was born on January 12, 1928, in Gujrat and his remarkable journey unfolded as he ventured to Lahore in pursuit of higher education.
His musical journey commenced when he began singing for Radio Pakistan, marking the genesis of an extraordinary career.
In 1949, fate smiled upon him when composer Ghulam Ahmed Chishti recognized his talent, offering him a chance to record songs for producer-director Nazir Ahmed Khan’s film, “Pheray.”
After this film’s popularity, Bhatti became a celebrity almost overnight. Subsequently, he was cast in the lead role in Nazir’s Punjabi film “Heer” in 1955. Inayat Hussain Bhatti wasn’t just a singing sensation; he was a polymath – an actor, director, author, social leader, columnist, and a religious scholar.
In 1960, Bhatti’s artistic endeavors expanded further as he established a theatre, later renowned for its soul-stirring renditions of Sufi poetry by luminaries like Waris Shah, Bulleh Shah, and Mian Muhammad Baksh.
However, life took an unexpected turn in 1997 when he suffered a debilitating attack of paralysis, impairing his speech and confining him to a bed for the remainder of his life. Inayat Hussain Bhatti’s legacy endures a testament to his indomitable spirit and unparalleled contributions to the realms of music, cinema, and culture.
In 1997, he suffered an attack of paralysis, which impaired his speech and kept him bed-ridden for most of the time thereafter. He died on May 31, 1999.