Death anniversary of renowned folk singer Jumman Khan being observed today

Death anniversary of renowned folk singer Jumman Khan being observed today

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He got nationwide fame by singing 'Yar Dadhi Ishq Aatish'

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KARACHI (Web Desk) - The death anniversary of renowned Pakistani folk singer Muhammad Jumman Khan is being observed today (Wednesday).

He was born on October 10, 1935 in a family of musicians.

He remained associated with Radio Pakistan and performed first from Karachi and then Hyderabad radio station.

During his association with Radio Pakistan Hyderabad station, he also got the opportunity to compose music.

He sang hundreds of Sindhi, Balochi and Saraiki songs and ghazals, but he got nationwide fame by singing 'Yar Dadhi Ishq Aatish'.

He also performed in India, Bangladesh, Japan, Australia and many other countries.

He received several awards, including Pride of Performance, Shah Abdul Latif and Sachal Sarmast awards.

Veteran singers like Lata Mangeshkar, Noor Jehan and Abida Parveen have also praised his talent.

Former Prime Minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto was also his fan and used to invite him for his personal gatherings.

Jumman Khan died on January 24, 1990 in Karachi.