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'''Akhlaq Ahmed''' ({{lang-ur|اخلاق احمد}}; 10 January 1950 &ndash; 4 August 1999) was a [[Pakistani people|Pakistani]] [[film]] [[playback singer]].
'''Akhlaq Ahmed''' ({{langx|ur|{{nastaliq|اخلاق احمد}}}}; 10 January 1946 &ndash; 4 August 1999) was a [[Pakistani people|Pakistani]] [[film]] [[playback singer]] and still considered one of the leading voices of the film industry.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://92newshd.tv/about/singer-akhlaq-ahmed-being-remembered-on-19th-death-anniversary|title = Singer Akhlaq Ahmed being remembered on 19th death anniversary|date = 4 August 2018|access-date=26 November 2022|website=92 TV News website}}</ref>


==Early life and career==
==Early life and career==
He was born in Delhi in 1946 and started as a stage singer in the 1960s in [[Karachi]], when he was a member of a famous singing group with two other artists, Masood Rana and Nadeem.<ref>https://thediplomat.com/2014/02/akhlaq-ahmed-a-voice-of-pakistan/</ref> Akhlaq Ahmad was the third generation of male playback singers in the [[Pakistan film industry]]. He struggled for many years, but gained some recognition in the 1970s as a playback singer. "Sona Na Chandi Na Koi Mahal" film song in film ''[[Bandish]]'' (1980), and "Sawan Aye Sawan Jaye" in film ''Chahat'' (1974), are his big hit film songs. Both of these film songs were composed by music director [[Robin Ghosh]]. His song tally is under hundred songs. Famous [[India]]n singer [[Sonu Nigam]] sang many songs of Akhlaq Ahmed as Sonu's voice closely resembles with Akhlaq's and released these songs in late 1990s.<ref name=Dawn/><ref>https://www.geo.tv/latest/62379-melodious-vocalist-akhlaq-ahmed-remembered-on-death-anniversary</ref>
He was born in Delhi in 1946 and started as a stage singer in the 1960s in [[Karachi]], when he was a member of a famous singing group with two other artists, Masood Rana and Nadeem.<ref name=TheDiplomat>{{cite web|url=https://thediplomat.com/2014/02/akhlaq-ahmed-a-voice-of-pakistan/ |author=Sonya Rehman|title=Akhlaq Ahmed: A Voice of Pakistan|date=19 February 2014|website=The Diplomat (newsmagazine Japan)|accessdate=17 September 2019}}</ref> Akhlaq Ahmad was the third generation of male playback singers in the [[Pakistan film industry]]. He struggled for many years, but gained some recognition in the 1970s as a playback singer. "Sona Na Chandi Na Koi Mahal" film song in film ''[[Bandish]]'' (1980), and "Sawan Aye Sawan Jaye" in film ''Chahat'' (1974), are his big hit film songs. Both of these film songs were composed by music director [[Robin Ghosh]].<ref name=TheDiplomat/> His song tally is under one hundred songs. Famous [[India]]n singer [[Sonu Nigam]] sang many songs of Akhlaq Ahmed as Sonu's voice closely resembles with Akhlaq's and released these songs in late 1990s.<ref name=Dawn/><ref>[https://www.geo.tv/latest/62379-melodious-vocalist-akhlaq-ahmed-remembered-on-death-anniversary Melodious vocalist Akhlaq Ahmed remembered on death anniversary] Geo TV News website, Published 4 August 2013, Retrieved 17 September 2019</ref>


In the beginning of his career, he was a member of a famous singing group from [[Karachi]] with two other artists, film playback singer [[Masood Rana]] and film actor [[Nadeem Baig (actor)|Nadeem]]. At first, he started singing as a stage singer in the 1960s. Akhlaq Ahmed debuted as a film singer in the 1973 film, ''Pazaib'' with music by [[Lal Mohammad Iqbal]]. He was unable to get a dominant place in the [[Pakistan film industry]] because when he started his singing career, at that time [[Ahmed Rushdi]] was the prominent [[playback singer]] in the [[Pakistani film industry]].<ref name=Dawn>{{cite news|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1034151 |title= Akhlaq Ahmed remembered |author=Shoaib Ahmed|website=Dawn (newspaper)|date=5 August 2013|accessdate= 17 September 2019}}</ref> Despite that, he remained a somewhat successful singer in the late 1970s and 1980s due to his singing talent.
Earlier Akhlaq Ahmed had first started singing for friends at gathering just for fun.<ref name=TheDiplomat/> Then he was a member of a famous singing group from [[Karachi]] with two other artists, film playback singer [[Masood Rana]] and film actor [[Nadeem Baig (actor)|Nadeem]]. At first, he started singing as a stage singer in the 1960s. Akhlaq Ahmed debuted as a film singer in the 1973 film, ''Pazaib'' with music by [[Lal Mohammad Iqbal]]. He was unable to get a dominant place in the [[Pakistan film industry]] because when he started his singing career, at that time [[Ahmed Rushdi]] was the prominent [[playback singer]] in the [[Pakistani film industry]].<ref name=Dawn>{{cite news|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1034151 |title= Akhlaq Ahmed remembered |author=Shoaib Ahmed|website=Dawn (newspaper)|date=5 August 2013|accessdate= 17 September 2019}}</ref> Despite that, he remained a somewhat successful singer in the late 1970s and 1980s due to his singing talent.<ref name=TheDiplomat/>


==Death==
==Death==
Akhlaq Ahmed spent the last few years of his life fighting the disease of [[blood cancer]]. His wife, an employee at [[Pakistan International Airlines]] (PIA) admitted him at a hospital in London. He died on 4 August 1999, at [[London]].<ref name=Dawn/> His last film as a singer was ''[[Nikah]]'' (1998).<ref>https://fm105hot.wordpress.com/2015/08/04/akhlaq-ahmed-the-pride-of-pakistan/</ref>
Akhlaq Ahmed spent the last few years of his life fighting the disease of [[blood cancer]] which was diagnosed back in 1985.<ref name=TheDiplomat/> His wife, an employee at [[Pakistan International Airlines]] (PIA) admitted him at a hospital in London. He died on 4 August 1999, at [[London]]<ref name=Dawn/><ref name=TheDiplomat/> and was laid to rest at ''Walthem Forest Muslim cemetery'' London.

His last film as a singer was ''[[Nikah (film)|Nikah]]'' (1998).

==Popular songs==
* Sawan Aye, Sawan Jaye, Tujh Ko Pukaren Geet Hamaray... 1974 (Film: Chahat, Music: [[Robin Ghosh]]<ref name=pakmag/>
* Ae Dil, Apna Dard Chhupa Kar, Geet Khushi Kay Gaye Ja..1975 (Film: Pehchan - Music: [[Nisar Bazmi]]<ref name=pakmag/>
* Raat Bhar Jiya Mora Mujhay Kyun Sataye..1975 (Film: Umang - Music: [[Robin Ghosh]]<ref name=pakmag/>
* Dekho Yeh Kon Aa Geya, Ban Kay Nasha Chha Geya..1975 (Film: 2 Sathi - Music: [[Robin Ghosh]]
* Ek Thi Guriya Bari Bholi Bhali..1975 (Film: 2 Sathi - Music: [[Robin Ghosh]]
* Main Hun, Rastey Ka Pathar, Hay Naseeb Mera Thokar..1976 (Film: Rastay Ka Pathar - Music: [[Nashad]]
* Sathi Meray, Bin Teray, Kaisay Beetay Gi..1976 (Film: Zubaida - Music:[[Kamal Ahmed (music director)|Kamal Ahmed]]<ref name=pakmag/>
* Sona Na Chandi, Na Koi Mahal, Jan-e-Mann..1980 (Film: Bandish - Music: [[Robin Ghosh]]<ref name=pakmag/>
* Samaan, Woh Khawab Sa Samaa..1980 (Film: Nahin Abhi Nahin - Music: [[Robin Ghosh]]
* Kabhi Khwahishon Nay Loota..1982 (Film: Mehrbani - Music: [[M. Ashraf]]<ref name=pakmag>{{cite web |title=Akhlaq Ahmad film songs |url=http://pakfilms.net/singers/AkhlaqAhmad.php |website=Pakistan Film Magazine website|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170428050906/http://pakfilms.net/singers/AkhlaqAhmad.php|access-date=26 November 2022|url-status=dead|archive-date=28 April 2017}}</ref>

==Awards and recognition==
* 7 [[Nigar Award]]s for Best Male Playback Singer &ndash; won this award 7 times in 1980, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1987 and in 1990.<ref name=hot>{{cite web|title=Pakistan's "Oscars"; The Nigar Awards.|url=https://www.desimoviesreviews.com/index.php/2017/11/24/pakistans-oscars-nigar-awards|website=The Hot Spot Film Reviews website|access-date=26 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150722111654/https://www.desimoviesreviews.com/index.php/2017/11/24/pakistans-oscars-nigar-awards|archive-date=22 July 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>


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*[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3766015/?ref_=nv_sr_5?ref_=nv_sr_5 Akhlaq Ahmed on IMDb website]


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Latest revision as of 17:43, 26 October 2024

For the Indian politician, see Akhlaq Ahmed (politician). For the Pakistani Olympic hockey player, see Muhammad Akhlaq Ahmed.

Akhlaq Ahmed
اخلاق احمد
Born(1946-01-10)10 January 1946
Delhi, British India
Died4 August 1999(1999-08-04) (aged 53)
London, United Kingdom
OccupationPlayback singer of film songs
Years active1973 – 1998
AwardsWon 7 Nigar Awards during his career

Akhlaq Ahmed (Urdu: اخلاق احمد; 10 January 1946 – 4 August 1999) was a Pakistani film playback singer and still considered one of the leading voices of the film industry.[1]

Early life and career

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He was born in Delhi in 1946 and started as a stage singer in the 1960s in Karachi, when he was a member of a famous singing group with two other artists, Masood Rana and Nadeem.[2] Akhlaq Ahmad was the third generation of male playback singers in the Pakistan film industry. He struggled for many years, but gained some recognition in the 1970s as a playback singer. "Sona Na Chandi Na Koi Mahal" film song in film Bandish (1980), and "Sawan Aye Sawan Jaye" in film Chahat (1974), are his big hit film songs. Both of these film songs were composed by music director Robin Ghosh.[2] His song tally is under one hundred songs. Famous Indian singer Sonu Nigam sang many songs of Akhlaq Ahmed as Sonu's voice closely resembles with Akhlaq's and released these songs in late 1990s.[3][4]

Earlier Akhlaq Ahmed had first started singing for friends at gathering just for fun.[2] Then he was a member of a famous singing group from Karachi with two other artists, film playback singer Masood Rana and film actor Nadeem. At first, he started singing as a stage singer in the 1960s. Akhlaq Ahmed debuted as a film singer in the 1973 film, Pazaib with music by Lal Mohammad Iqbal. He was unable to get a dominant place in the Pakistan film industry because when he started his singing career, at that time Ahmed Rushdi was the prominent playback singer in the Pakistani film industry.[3] Despite that, he remained a somewhat successful singer in the late 1970s and 1980s due to his singing talent.[2]

Death

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Akhlaq Ahmed spent the last few years of his life fighting the disease of blood cancer which was diagnosed back in 1985.[2] His wife, an employee at Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) admitted him at a hospital in London. He died on 4 August 1999, at London[3][2] and was laid to rest at Walthem Forest Muslim cemetery London.

His last film as a singer was Nikah (1998).

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  • Sawan Aye, Sawan Jaye, Tujh Ko Pukaren Geet Hamaray... 1974 (Film: Chahat, Music: Robin Ghosh[5]
  • Ae Dil, Apna Dard Chhupa Kar, Geet Khushi Kay Gaye Ja..1975 (Film: Pehchan - Music: Nisar Bazmi[5]
  • Raat Bhar Jiya Mora Mujhay Kyun Sataye..1975 (Film: Umang - Music: Robin Ghosh[5]
  • Dekho Yeh Kon Aa Geya, Ban Kay Nasha Chha Geya..1975 (Film: 2 Sathi - Music: Robin Ghosh
  • Ek Thi Guriya Bari Bholi Bhali..1975 (Film: 2 Sathi - Music: Robin Ghosh
  • Main Hun, Rastey Ka Pathar, Hay Naseeb Mera Thokar..1976 (Film: Rastay Ka Pathar - Music: Nashad
  • Sathi Meray, Bin Teray, Kaisay Beetay Gi..1976 (Film: Zubaida - Music:Kamal Ahmed[5]
  • Sona Na Chandi, Na Koi Mahal, Jan-e-Mann..1980 (Film: Bandish - Music: Robin Ghosh[5]
  • Samaan, Woh Khawab Sa Samaa..1980 (Film: Nahin Abhi Nahin - Music: Robin Ghosh
  • Kabhi Khwahishon Nay Loota..1982 (Film: Mehrbani - Music: M. Ashraf[5]

Awards and recognition

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  • 7 Nigar Awards for Best Male Playback Singer – won this award 7 times in 1980, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1987 and in 1990.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Singer Akhlaq Ahmed being remembered on 19th death anniversary". 92 TV News website. 4 August 2018. Retrieved 26 November 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Sonya Rehman (19 February 2014). "Akhlaq Ahmed: A Voice of Pakistan". The Diplomat (newsmagazine Japan). Retrieved 17 September 2019.
  3. ^ a b c Shoaib Ahmed (5 August 2013). "Akhlaq Ahmed remembered". Dawn (newspaper). Retrieved 17 September 2019.
  4. ^ Melodious vocalist Akhlaq Ahmed remembered on death anniversary Geo TV News website, Published 4 August 2013, Retrieved 17 September 2019
  5. ^ a b c d e f "Akhlaq Ahmad film songs". Pakistan Film Magazine website. Archived from the original on 28 April 2017. Retrieved 26 November 2022.
  6. ^ "Pakistan's "Oscars"; The Nigar Awards". The Hot Spot Film Reviews website. Archived from the original on 22 July 2015. Retrieved 26 November 2022.
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