National anthem icon Hafeez Jalandhari's birth anniversary
Pakistan
National anthem icon Hafeez Jalandhari remembered on his birth anniversary
LAHORE (Web Desk) – The creator of the country’s national anthem, Abu-Al-Asar Hafeez Jalandhari, is being remembered on his birth anniversary on Saturday (Jan 14).
Jalandhari was born in Jalandhar, Punjab on Jan 14, 1900. After the independence of Pakistan in 1947, he migrated to Lahore. He wrote the lyrics for the national anthem in 1952. Hafeez Jalandhari actively participated in Pakistan Movement and used his writings to propagate the cause of Pakistan.
He also wrote the Kashmiri Anthem, "Watan Hamara Azad Kashmir". He wrote many patriotic songs during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965. For his literary and patriotic services to Pakistan, Jalandhari was awarded the Hilal-e-Imtiaz and Pride of Performance by the government of Pakistan.
Jalandhari passed away on Dec 21, 1982 at the age of 82 years.
Meanwhile, the death anniversary of renowned music composer and director Nashad is being observed. He composed many songs for films in India and Pakistan and worked with Master Ghulam Haider and Nisar Bazmi. His notable films include "Tum Mile Pyar Mila","Saalgirah", "Chand Suraj", "Afshan", and “Rim Jhim".
