Folk singer Tufail Niazi remembered
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He hurtled to fame with his song ‘Sada Chirian Da Chamba’
LAHORE (Dunya News) - Folk singer Tufail Niazi is remembered on his 33rd death anniversary on Thursday (today).
Tributes were poured on him by a large number of people including music lovers, friends and family members of the iconic singer.
Born in 1916 in Jalandhar, Niazi received his early training in classical singing from his father.
He rose to fame with his song “Sada Chirian Da Chamba”.
He had the honour to sing the first song aired on Pakistan Television as well.
Belonging to the Kapurthala music tradition and the lineage of Saeen Ilyas, he had a unique edge over other folk singers.
His voice was full of deep pathos and had the quality to describe unbreakable bonds, such as the love between a man and his daughter.
Tufail made his first public appearance as a singer when he was eight.
Before the creation of Pakistan, he had the honour to sing at the famous Harbalb festival with leading Indian singers.
He received the Pride of Performance Award in 1983 and died on Sept 21, 1990.
Niazi also remained an important part of Lok Virsa from its beginning till his death.
