Death anniversary of lyricist Tanveer Naqvi being observed today
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Tanveer Naqvi wrote songs for over 200 movies
LAHORE (Web Desk) - The 51st death anniversary of renowned lyricist and poet Tanveer Naqvi is being observed today. His real name was Syed Khursheed Ali.
He was born on February 6, 1919, in Lahore.
He came from a scholarly and literary family and was raised in an environment that nurtured his love for poetry and songwriting.
Naqvi started his career from Mumbai film industry before his migration to Pakistan in 1947. Tanveer Naqvi wrote lyrics for over 200 movies.
His famous songs ‘Awaz de kahan he’ and ‘Rang Laayega Shaheedon Ka Lahoo’ sung by Noor Jahan got extremely popular as well.
He died on November 1, 1972 in Lahore.
