Pakistan's legendary music composer Wazir Afzal passes away
Wazir composed 209 songs in 37 films and most of his songs were sung by Noor Jehan
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Pakistan’s legendary music composer Wazir Afzal passed away in Lahore on Tuesday after a protracted illness. He was 87.
It is noteworthy here that Wazir is Afzal known for his iconic compositions for legendary singers such as Noor Jehan and Mehdi Hasan. He composed 209 songs in 37 films and most of his songs were sung by Noor Jehan.
According to Afzal’s close family circles, he had multiple medical complexities and was admitted to the Shaikh Zayed Hospital a week before.
The funeral prayers were offered at Shah Khorasan Mosque in Lahore and he was laid to rest at Allama Iqbal Town graveyard. The funeral prayers were attended by Akbar Abbas, Qadir Shaggan, Khawar Abbas, Moin Butt, Baila Nasir, and people from various walks of life, including those associated with him for years.
Some of his memorable compositions include Shikwa Nah Ker Gila Nah Kar, Sayo Ni Meray Dil Da Jani, Ja Ajj Tu Mein Teri Tu Mera, Kehnday Nay Naina and, Neendraan Nahi Aandian, Chhap Tilak Sub Chheen and Yeh Rangeeni-i-Naubahar.
Wazir was awarded the Pride of Performance in 2010.
