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'''Nazia and Zoheb''' ({{Lang-ur|نازیہ اور زوہیب}}) were a [[Pakistani pop]] duo from [[Karachi]], [[Sindh]] formed in 1980. The group consisted of two siblings, [[Nazia Hassan]] and [[Zohaib Hassan|Zoheb Hassan]] (collectively known as ''Hassans'', ''The Hassans'' or ''Hazan''), who were singing sensations and pop icons across South Asia.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|date=2018-08-14|title=The eternal legend of pop|url=https://gulf-times.com/story/602840|access-date=2021-09-29|website=Gulf-Times|language=ar}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-07-12|title=Disco Deewane singer Zoheb Hassan set to make a comeback after 10 years with new album Signature. Watch videos|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/disco-deewane-singer-zoheb-hassan-set-to-make-a-comeback-after-10-years-with-new-album-signature-watch-videos-photos-4747701/|access-date=2021-09-29|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> They are regarded as pioneers of the Pakistani pop scene, and were one of the most successful [[Asia]]n pop duos of all time, selling more than 105 million albums worldwide.<ref name="times-nh-award">{{cite news |title=NRI TV presenter gets Nazia Hassan Award|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2005-11-18/indians-abroad/27850544_1_presenter-awards-indian-high-commission|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120308235816/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2005-11-18/indians-abroad/27850544_1_presenter-awards-indian-high-commission|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 March 2012|accessdate=4 March 2011|author=PTI|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=18 November 2005}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=BBC World Service - Witness History, The Pakistani teens who became disco superstars |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct4xk9 |access-date=2024-02-03 |website=BBC |language=en-GB}}</ref>
'''Nazia and Zoheb''' ({{Langx|ur|نازیہ اور زوہیب}}) were a [[Pakistani pop]] duo from [[Karachi]], [[Sindh]] formed in 1980. The group consisted of two siblings, [[Nazia Hassan]] (3 April 1965-13 August 2000) and [[Zohaib Hassan|Zoheb Hassan]] (b. 18 November 1966) (collectively known as ''Hassans'', ''The Hassans'' or ''Hazan'').<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|date=14 August 2018|title=The eternal legend of pop|url=https://gulf-times.com/story/602840|access-date=2021-09-29|website=Gulf-Times|language=ar}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=12 July 2017|title=Disco Deewane singer Zoheb Hassan set to make a comeback after 10 years with new album Signature. Watch videos|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/disco-deewane-singer-zoheb-hassan-set-to-make-a-comeback-after-10-years-with-new-album-signature-watch-videos-photos-4747701/|access-date=2021-09-29|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> They are regarded as pioneers of the Pakistani pop scene, and were one of the most successful Asian pop duos of all time, selling more than 105 million albums worldwide.<ref name="times-nh-award">{{cite news |title=NRI TV presenter gets Nazia Hassan Award|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/indians-abroad/NRI-TV-presenter-gets-Nazia-Hassan-Award-/articleshow/1299893.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120308235816/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2005-11-18/indians-abroad/27850544_1_presenter-awards-indian-high-commission|url-status=live|archive-date=8 March 2012|access-date=4 March 2011|author=PTI|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=18 November 2005}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=BBC World Service – Witness History, The Pakistani teens who became disco superstars |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct4xk9 |access-date=2024-02-03 |website=BBC |language=en-GB}}</ref>


The duo initially gained prominence with their music single "[[Aap Jaisa Koi]]" which was first featured as a soundtrack for the 1980 [[Cinema of India|Indian film]] ''[[Qurbani (1980 film)|Qurbani]]''. They later went on to release their debut album ''[[Disco Deewane]]'' in 1981 produced by Indian producer [[Biddu]]. Disco Deewane became the best selling Asian pop album at the time, charting in 14 countries worldwide and even becoming a hit in countries such as Brazil, Russia, South Africa, and Indonesia.<ref name="auto"/> The iconic album helped shape pop music in Pakistan and India as it is seen today.<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|last=Gaekwad|first=Manish|title=The proposed biopic on Nazia and Zoheb Hassan needs to have these songs|url=https://scroll.in/reel/805368/the-proposed-biopic-on-nazia-and-zoheb-hassan-needs-to-have-these-songs|access-date=2021-09-29|website=Scroll.in|date=20 March 2016 |language=en-US}}</ref> The duo released their second album ''[[Star/Boom Boom|Boom Boom]]'' in 1982 which was the soundtrack for the [[Bollywood]] movie ''[[Star (1982 film)|Star]]''. After two years, the band recorded their critically acclaimed album ''[[Young Tarang]]'' in 1983. It was the first album of Pakistan pre-MTV to feature music videos. Nazia and Zoheb released their fourth hit album, ''[[Hotline (Nazia and Zohaib Hassan album)|Hotline]]'' in 1987, which featured the duo's younger sister, Zahra Hassan. The group released their last studio album ''[[Camera Camera (Nazia and Zoheb Hassan album)|Camera Camera]]'' in 1992, which was written and produced solely by Zoheb.<ref name="auto1"/>
The duo initially gained prominence with their single "[[Aap Jaisa Koi]]" which was first featured as the soundtrack for the 1980 [[Cinema of India|Indian film]] ''[[Qurbani (1980 film)|Qurbani]]''. They later went on to release their debut album ''[[Disco Deewane]]'' in 1981 produced by Indian producer [[Biddu]]. [[Disco Deewane]] became the best selling Asian pop album at the time, charting in 14 countries worldwide and even becoming a hit in countries such as Brazil, Russia, South Africa, and Indonesia.<ref name="auto"/> The iconic album helped shape pop music in Pakistan and India as it is seen today.<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|last=Gaekwad|first=Manish|title=The proposed biopic on Nazia and Zoheb Hassan needs to have these songs|url=https://scroll.in/reel/805368/the-proposed-biopic-on-nazia-and-zoheb-hassan-needs-to-have-these-songs|access-date=2021-09-29|website=Scroll.in|date=20 March 2016 |language=en-US}}</ref> The duo released their second album ''[[Star/Boom Boom|Boom Boom]]'' in 1982 which was the soundtrack for the [[Bollywood]] movie ''[[Star (1982 film)|Star]]''. After two years, the band recorded their critically acclaimed album ''[[Young Tarang]]'' in 1983. It was the first album of Pakistan pre-MTV to feature music videos. Nazia and Zoheb released their fourth hit album, ''[[Hotline (Nazia and Zohaib Hassan album)|Hotline]]'' in 1987, which featured the duo's younger sister, Zahra Hassan. The group released their last studio album ''[[Camera Camera (Nazia and Zoheb Hassan album)|Camera Camera]]'' in 1992, which was written and produced solely by Zoheb.<ref name="auto1"/>


Before the release of their fifth studio album, Nazia and Zoheb announced that it would be their last album. It did not achieve the same level of success as its predecessors, as Nazia fell drastically ill and they could not promote the CD. Following the album's release, Nazia quit her singing career to focus on her health and personal life. Zoheb went on to pursue his career as an actor/soloist and released his debut album ''Kismat'' in 2006.<ref name="auto1"/>
Before the release of their fifth studio album, Nazia and Zoheb announced that it would be their final album. However, it did not achieve the same level of success as their previous albums, as Nazia fell severely ill, preventing them from promoting the CD. After its release, Nazia decided to retire from her singing career to focus on her health and personal life. Zoheb went on to pursue his career as an actor/soloist and released his debut album ''Kismat'' in 2006.<ref name="auto1"/>


The group disbanded in the early 1990s, due to the illness of Nazia Hassan. She died later on the 13th of August, 2000 due to lung cancer at the age of 35 in [[London]].<ref name="auto"/> After her death, Zoheb Hassan also quit his singing career before making a spectacular comeback in 2014 with hit songs "Jaana", "Chehra" and "Dheeray Dheeray" for the musical series ''[[Coke Studio (Pakistan)|Coke Studio Pakistan]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-06-04|title=Zoheb Hassan to release seventh album|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/897758/zoheb-hassan-to-release-seventh-album|access-date=2021-09-29|website=The Express Tribune|language=en}}</ref>
The group disbanded in the early 1990s, due to the illness of Nazia Hassan. She died of lung cancer in London on 13 August 2000, at the age of 35.<ref name="auto"/> After her death, Zoheb Hassan also quit his singing career before making a comeback in 2014 with hit songs "Jaana", "Chehra" and "Dheeray Dheeray" for the musical series ''[[Coke Studio (Pakistan)|Coke Studio Pakistan]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|date=4 June 2015|title=Zoheb Hassan to release seventh album|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/897758/zoheb-hassan-to-release-seventh-album|access-date=2021-09-29|website=The Express Tribune|language=en}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
===Early years (1975–1981)===
===Early years (1975–1981)===
Nazia and Zoheb spent their childhood in [[Karachi]] as well as London. In the late 1970s, both siblings participated in "Sang Sang Chalien" and "Kaliyon Ke Mala"; both are famous musical shows for children hosted by the music maestro [[Sohail Rana]]. In 1976, Nazia and Zoheb both made a cameo appearance in the Pakistani film ''[[Beyond the Last Mountain]]'' as extras in a musical scene. Nazia's professional career started at the age of fifteen when she provided lead vocals for the song "[[Aap Jaisa Koi]]" from the 1980 film ''[[Qurbani (film)|Qurbani]]''. Nazia was introduced to the film's director [[Feroz Khan (actor, born 1939)|Feroz Khan]] by his friend Biddu, an Indian music producer based in the [[United Kingdom]]. The song was a huge success in India and despite Nazia being a Pakistani, she gained overnight fame there, too. In 1981, Nazia won the [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer]] for "[[Aap Jaisa Koi]]".
Nazia and Zoheb spent their childhood in [[Karachi]] as well as London. In the late 1970s, both siblings participated in "Sang Sang Chalien" and "Kaliyon Ke Mala"; musical shows for children hosted by [[Sohail Rana]]. In 1976, Nazia and Zoheb both made a cameo appearance in the Pakistani film ''[[Beyond the Last Mountain]]'' as extras in a musical scene. Nazia's professional career started at the age of fifteen when she provided lead vocals for the song "[[Aap Jaisa Koi]]" from the 1980 film ''[[Qurbani (film)|Qurbani]]''. Nazia was introduced to the film's director [[Feroz Khan (actor, born 1939)|Feroz Khan]] by his friend Biddu, an Indian music producer based in the United Kingdom. The song was a success in India. In 1981, Nazia won the [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer]] for "[[Aap Jaisa Koi]]".


===Breakthrough era (1981–1983)===
===Breakthrough era (1981–1983)===
After the success of "[[Aap Jaisa Koi]]", ''Qurbani'' became a big hit, and Nazia once again collaborated with Biddu and her equally talented brother, Zoheb. In 1981, Nazia/Zoheb became the first teen singers to release a pop album. The album was titled "[[Disco Deewane]]". The album broke record sales in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, South Africa and even topped the charts in the [[West Indies]], [[Latin America]] and [[Russia]]. Zoheb composed 6 out of the 10 tracks on the album to establish himself as a successful singer/songwriter.
After the success of "[[Aap Jaisa Koi]]", ''Qurbani'' became a big hit, and Nazia once again collaborated with Biddu and her brother, Zoheb. In 1981, Nazia/Zoheb became the first teen singers to release a pop album. The album was titled "[[Disco Deewane]]". The album broke record sales in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, South Africa and even topped the charts in the [[West Indies]], Latin America and Russia. Zoheb composed 6 out of the 10 tracks on the album.


After the release of "[[Disco Deewane]]", Nazia and Zoheb were offered the chance to act in a movie by [[Biddu]], but they refused to act and chose singing. Nazia's second album ''[[Star/Boom Boom]]'' was released in 1982. The soundtrack of the album was used in the movie ''Star''. The film did not do well at the box office, but the album was successful.
After the release of "[[Disco Deewane]]", Nazia and Zoheb were offered the chance to act in a movie by [[Biddu]], but they declined, preferring to focus on their music career. Nazia's second album ''[[Star/Boom Boom]]'' was released in 1982. The soundtrack of the album was used in the movie ''Star''. The film did not do well at the box office, but the album was successful.


===Continued success (1983–1989)===
===Continued success (1983–1989)===
Nazia's third album, ''[[Young Tarang]]'', was released in 1983.<ref>{{cite journal|title=Pakistan Hotel and Travel Review|journal=Pakistan Hotel and Travel Review|date=1983|volume=6-8|page=45|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=blBQAAAAYAAJ|publisher=Syed Wali Ahmad Maulai|language=en}}</ref> It was the first album in Pakistan to feature music videos, which were made in London by David and Kathy Rose. The album sold over 40 million copies. The album made Nazia/Zoheb into one of the most known pop icons in South East Asia. "Ankhien Milane Wale", "Zara Chehra" and "Dum Dum Dee Dee" became the most popular songs on the album.
Nazia's third album, ''[[Young Tarang]]'', was released in 1983.<ref>{{cite journal|title=Pakistan Hotel and Travel Review|journal=Pakistan Hotel and Travel Review|date=1983|volume=6–8|page=45|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=blBQAAAAYAAJ|publisher=Syed Wali Ahmad Maulai|language=en}}</ref> It was the first album in Pakistan to feature music videos, which were made in London by David and Kathy Rose. The album sold over 40 million copies. "Ankhien Milane Wale", "Zara Chehra" and "Dum Dum Dee Dee" became the most popular songs on the album.


Over thirty years later, an ''[[India Today]]'' article titled "Nazia makes a lovely comeback" celebrated Nazia Hassan's music appearing in the cult 2012 film, ''[[Miss Lovely]]'' that had premiered at the [[Cannes Film Festival]]: "The film has made the audience nostalgic over Ahluwalia's use of the song "Dum dum de de" from Hassan's 1984 album, ''Young Tarang''."<ref name="auto2">{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/nazia-hassan-miss-lovely-niharika-singh-ashim-ahluwalia-177488-2014-01-19|title=Nazia makes a lovely comeback|author=Priyanka Srivastava |date=January 19, 2014 |magazine=India Today}}</ref> ''Miss Lovely'' director, [[Ashim Ahluwalia]], described keeping the original track untouched: "The song symbolises the '80s and the lyrics of the song were in sync with the mood of the film. [We] retained the original voice of Nazia. We didn't want to remix this song because the original was perfect."<ref name="auto2"/>
Over thirty years later, an ''[[India Today]]'' article titled "Nazia makes a lovely comeback" celebrated Nazia Hassan's music appearing in the cult 2012 film, ''[[Miss Lovely]]'', which had premiered at the [[Cannes Film Festival]]: "The film has made the audience nostalgic over Ahluwalia's use of the song "Dum dum de de" from Hassan's 1984 album, ''Young Tarang''."<ref name="auto2">{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/nazia-hassan-miss-lovely-niharika-singh-ashim-ahluwalia-177488-2014-01-19|title=Nazia makes a lovely comeback|author=Priyanka Srivastava |date=19 January 2014 |magazine=India Today}}</ref> ''Miss Lovely'' director, [[Ashim Ahluwalia]], described keeping the original track untouched: "The song symbolises the '80s and the lyrics of the song were in sync with the mood of the film. [We] retained the original voice of Nazia. We didn't want to remix this song because the original was perfect."<ref name="auto2"/>


After the release of ''Young Tarang'', Nazia/Zoheb returned to singing for Bollywood movies as playback singers. She sang with legendary [[Kishore Kumar]] and Zoheb sang "Mein Aaya Tere Liye" for film superstar [[Govinda]].
After the release of ''Young Tarang'', Nazia/Zoheb returned to singing for Bollywood movies as playback singers. She sang with legendary [[Kishore Kumar]] and Zoheb sang "Mein Aaya Tere Liye" for ''Govinda''.


Nazia's fourth album, ''Hotline'', was released in 1987. "Aa Haan," "Hum aur Tum," "Paisa Paisa" and "Telephone Pyar" were the most popular songs on the album. The songs were later performed on the revolutionary TV show, ''Music 89'', which led to Nazia and Zoheb being banned by the extremist elements in the Pakistani Parliament for promoting youth music and culture which was deemed un-Islamic at that time. Ironically, the show launched the careers of numerous rising bands and singers in Pakistan. Nazia hosted another show, ''Dhanak'', on [[Pakistan Television Corporation|PTV]] that same year. By the end of the 1980's, Nazia/Zoheb had become one of the most popular Asian pop singing duos.
Nazia's fourth album, ''Hotline'', was released in 1987. "Aa Haan," "Hum aur Tum," "Paisa Paisa" and "Telephone Pyar" were the most popular songs on the album. The songs were later performed on the television program ''Music 89'', which led to Nazia and Zoheb being banned by the Pakistani parliament for promoting youth music and culture which was deemed un-Islamic at that time. Ironically, the show launched the careers of numerous rising bands and singers in Pakistan. Nazia hosted another show, ''Dhanak'', on [[Pakistan Television Corporation|PTV]] that same year. By the end of the 1980's, Nazia/Zoheb had become one of the most popular Asian pop singing duos.


===Retirement (1990–1995)===
===Retirement (1990–1995)===
In 1991, Nazia and Zoheb recorded their fifth album, ''Camera Camera''. Before the album's release, Nazia and Zoheb announced it would be their last album. The album was released in 1992. This album featured hits like the Punjabi classic "Taali Dey Thalay." It was not as successful as their previous albums as Nazia was diagnosed with cancer and both decided not to promote the album.
In 1991, Nazia and Zoheb recorded their fifth album, ''Camera Camera''. Before the album's release, Nazia and Zoheb announced it would be their last album. The album was released in 1992. This album featured tracks like the Punjabi classic "Taali Dey Thalay." It failed to match the success of their previous albums as Nazia was diagnosed with cancer and they decided not to promote the album.


===Nazia's death and beyond (2000–2003)===
===Nazia's death and beyond (2000–2003)===


Nazia Hassan died of lung cancer in London on the 13th of August, 2000 at the age of 35.<ref name="guardian">{{cite web
Nazia Hassan died of lung cancer in London on 13 August 2000 at the age of 35.<ref name="guardian">{{cite web
|url=https://www.theguardian.com/news/2000/aug/23/guardianobituaries |title=Obituary: Nazia Hassan |accessdate= 18 May 2008 |author= Jai Kumar |date= 23 August 2000 |work= guardian.co.uk |publisher= The Guardian}}</ref> She was admitted to North Finchley Hospice three days prior as her condition deteriorated. She showed signs of mild recovery the day before she died and it was thought that doctors would allow her to go home. But early Sunday morning, her mother, Muneeza, was called to the hospital where her daughter had started coughing heavily at around 9:15am. She died within minutes. Nazia is buried at the Muslim Hendon Cemetery in [[London]].
|url=https://www.theguardian.com/news/2000/aug/23/guardianobituaries |title=Obituary: Nazia Hassan |accessdate= 18 May 2008 |author= Jai Kumar |date= 23 August 2000 |work= guardian.co.uk |publisher= The Guardian}}</ref> She was admitted to North Finchley Hospice three days prior as her condition deteriorated. She showed signs of mild recovery the day before she died and it was thought that she would be discharged. But early Sunday morning, her mother, Muneeza, was called to the hospital as her daughter had started coughing heavily. She died within minutes. Nazia is buried at the Muslim Hendon Cemetery in London.


On Saturday, 9 March 2002, Zoheb Hassan organised a tribute concert for his late sister Nazia Hassan at the Gymkhana Cricket Ground in front of 10,000 people. Zoheb sang a compilation of his hits to a hysterical crowd. The classic line-up of [[Vital Signs (band)|Vital Signs]] performed together on stage for the first time in almost 7 years. The concert, which featured over 30 artists and bands, was reported by [[The News International]] as one of the best concerts ever seen in Pakistan.
On Saturday, 9 March 2002, Zoheb Hassan organised a tribute concert for his late sister Nazia at the Gymkhana Cricket Ground. Zoheb sang a compilation of his most well-known songs to the crowd. The classic line-up of [[Vital Signs (band)|Vital Signs]] performed together on stage for the first time in almost 7 years. The concert, which featured over 30 artists and bands, was described by [[The News International]] as "one of the best concerts ever seen in Pakistan".


On 23 March 2002, the [[Government of Pakistan]] posthumously conferred the [[Pride of Performance]] award, the highest civilian award in the country, upon Nazia Hassan. The award was presented to Muniza Basir, mother of Nazia Hassan, by the [[President of Pakistan]] [[Pervez Musharraf]] in an official ceremony held at [[Islamabad]]. Zoheb went on to become the Honorary Advisor to the Governor of Sindh and went on to organise mega festivals such as "Sindh Festival", "Media & Entertainment Expo", "Pakistan UK Connect Expo" (UK), "Pakistan Arts & Crafts Fair", etc. He also started his own media company, B&H International Pvt. Limited.
On 23 March 2002, the [[Government of Pakistan]] posthumously conferred the [[Pride of Performance]] award, the highest civilian award in the country, upon Nazia Hassan. The award was presented to Muniza Basir, Nazia's mother, by the [[President of Pakistan]] [[Pervez Musharraf]] in an official ceremony held at [[Islamabad]]. Zoheb went on to become the Honorary Advisor to the Governor of Sindh. He also started his own media company, B&H International Pvt. Limited.


In 2003, Nazia's family established the [[Nazia Hassan Foundation]], a charitable organization. The organization was established in continuation of her lifelong charitable and social efforts to make the world a better place to live in for all irrespective of color, creed or religion.
In 2003, Nazia's family established the [[Nazia Hassan Foundation]], a charitable organization, in her name.


=== 2006–present ===
=== 2006–present ===
Zoheb Hassan acted in the drama serial "Kismat" in 2006 and released his solo album of the same title. Soon after, he decided to quit his music career to focus on his family's extensive property and media business.
Zoheb Hassan acted in the drama serial "Kismat" in 2006 and released his solo album of the same title. Soon after, he decided to quit his music career to focus on his family's property and media business.


== Discography ==
== Discography ==
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| 2006
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!scope="row"| ''Kismet Show''
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| [[Geo TV]]
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| [[Hum TV]]
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!scope="row"| ''Marina Morning''
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!scope="row"| ''Baat Niklay Gee Tu''
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!scope="row"| ''Tribute to Nazia Hassan''
!scope="row"| ''Tribute to Nazia Hassan''
| Play TV
| [[Play TV]]
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| 2008
| 2008
!scope="row"| ''Nazia Hassan Ke Salgirah''
!scope="row"| ''Nazia Hassan Ke Salgirah''
| MTV
| [[MTV]]
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| 2008
| 2008
!scope="row"| ''Subah Sawaire with Shaista''
!scope="row"| ''Subah Sawaire with Shaista''
| ARY OneWorld
| [[ARY OneWorld]]
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| 2008

Latest revision as of 09:00, 20 December 2024

Nazia and Zoheb
OriginKarachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Genres
Years active1980–1992
LabelsEMI Records
Sony Music Entertainment
Saregama
Past membersNazia Hassan
Zoheb Hassan

Nazia and Zoheb (Urdu: نازیہ اور زوہیب) were a Pakistani pop duo from Karachi, Sindh formed in 1980. The group consisted of two siblings, Nazia Hassan (3 April 1965-13 August 2000) and Zoheb Hassan (b. 18 November 1966) (collectively known as Hassans, The Hassans or Hazan).[1][2] They are regarded as pioneers of the Pakistani pop scene, and were one of the most successful Asian pop duos of all time, selling more than 105 million albums worldwide.[3][4]

The duo initially gained prominence with their single "Aap Jaisa Koi" which was first featured as the soundtrack for the 1980 Indian film Qurbani. They later went on to release their debut album Disco Deewane in 1981 produced by Indian producer Biddu. Disco Deewane became the best selling Asian pop album at the time, charting in 14 countries worldwide and even becoming a hit in countries such as Brazil, Russia, South Africa, and Indonesia.[1] The iconic album helped shape pop music in Pakistan and India as it is seen today.[5] The duo released their second album Boom Boom in 1982 which was the soundtrack for the Bollywood movie Star. After two years, the band recorded their critically acclaimed album Young Tarang in 1983. It was the first album of Pakistan pre-MTV to feature music videos. Nazia and Zoheb released their fourth hit album, Hotline in 1987, which featured the duo's younger sister, Zahra Hassan. The group released their last studio album Camera Camera in 1992, which was written and produced solely by Zoheb.[5]

Before the release of their fifth studio album, Nazia and Zoheb announced that it would be their final album. However, it did not achieve the same level of success as their previous albums, as Nazia fell severely ill, preventing them from promoting the CD. After its release, Nazia decided to retire from her singing career to focus on her health and personal life. Zoheb went on to pursue his career as an actor/soloist and released his debut album Kismat in 2006.[5]

The group disbanded in the early 1990s, due to the illness of Nazia Hassan. She died of lung cancer in London on 13 August 2000, at the age of 35.[1] After her death, Zoheb Hassan also quit his singing career before making a comeback in 2014 with hit songs "Jaana", "Chehra" and "Dheeray Dheeray" for the musical series Coke Studio Pakistan.[6]

History

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Early years (1975–1981)

[edit]

Nazia and Zoheb spent their childhood in Karachi as well as London. In the late 1970s, both siblings participated in "Sang Sang Chalien" and "Kaliyon Ke Mala"; musical shows for children hosted by Sohail Rana. In 1976, Nazia and Zoheb both made a cameo appearance in the Pakistani film Beyond the Last Mountain as extras in a musical scene. Nazia's professional career started at the age of fifteen when she provided lead vocals for the song "Aap Jaisa Koi" from the 1980 film Qurbani. Nazia was introduced to the film's director Feroz Khan by his friend Biddu, an Indian music producer based in the United Kingdom. The song was a success in India. In 1981, Nazia won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer for "Aap Jaisa Koi".

Breakthrough era (1981–1983)

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After the success of "Aap Jaisa Koi", Qurbani became a big hit, and Nazia once again collaborated with Biddu and her brother, Zoheb. In 1981, Nazia/Zoheb became the first teen singers to release a pop album. The album was titled "Disco Deewane". The album broke record sales in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, South Africa and even topped the charts in the West Indies, Latin America and Russia. Zoheb composed 6 out of the 10 tracks on the album.

After the release of "Disco Deewane", Nazia and Zoheb were offered the chance to act in a movie by Biddu, but they declined, preferring to focus on their music career. Nazia's second album Star/Boom Boom was released in 1982. The soundtrack of the album was used in the movie Star. The film did not do well at the box office, but the album was successful.

Continued success (1983–1989)

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Nazia's third album, Young Tarang, was released in 1983.[7] It was the first album in Pakistan to feature music videos, which were made in London by David and Kathy Rose. The album sold over 40 million copies. "Ankhien Milane Wale", "Zara Chehra" and "Dum Dum Dee Dee" became the most popular songs on the album.

Over thirty years later, an India Today article titled "Nazia makes a lovely comeback" celebrated Nazia Hassan's music appearing in the cult 2012 film, Miss Lovely, which had premiered at the Cannes Film Festival: "The film has made the audience nostalgic over Ahluwalia's use of the song "Dum dum de de" from Hassan's 1984 album, Young Tarang."[8] Miss Lovely director, Ashim Ahluwalia, described keeping the original track untouched: "The song symbolises the '80s and the lyrics of the song were in sync with the mood of the film. [We] retained the original voice of Nazia. We didn't want to remix this song because the original was perfect."[8]

After the release of Young Tarang, Nazia/Zoheb returned to singing for Bollywood movies as playback singers. She sang with legendary Kishore Kumar and Zoheb sang "Mein Aaya Tere Liye" for Govinda.

Nazia's fourth album, Hotline, was released in 1987. "Aa Haan," "Hum aur Tum," "Paisa Paisa" and "Telephone Pyar" were the most popular songs on the album. The songs were later performed on the television program Music 89, which led to Nazia and Zoheb being banned by the Pakistani parliament for promoting youth music and culture which was deemed un-Islamic at that time. Ironically, the show launched the careers of numerous rising bands and singers in Pakistan. Nazia hosted another show, Dhanak, on PTV that same year. By the end of the 1980's, Nazia/Zoheb had become one of the most popular Asian pop singing duos.

Retirement (1990–1995)

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In 1991, Nazia and Zoheb recorded their fifth album, Camera Camera. Before the album's release, Nazia and Zoheb announced it would be their last album. The album was released in 1992. This album featured tracks like the Punjabi classic "Taali Dey Thalay." It failed to match the success of their previous albums as Nazia was diagnosed with cancer and they decided not to promote the album.

Nazia's death and beyond (2000–2003)

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Nazia Hassan died of lung cancer in London on 13 August 2000 at the age of 35.[9] She was admitted to North Finchley Hospice three days prior as her condition deteriorated. She showed signs of mild recovery the day before she died and it was thought that she would be discharged. But early Sunday morning, her mother, Muneeza, was called to the hospital as her daughter had started coughing heavily. She died within minutes. Nazia is buried at the Muslim Hendon Cemetery in London.

On Saturday, 9 March 2002, Zoheb Hassan organised a tribute concert for his late sister Nazia at the Gymkhana Cricket Ground. Zoheb sang a compilation of his most well-known songs to the crowd. The classic line-up of Vital Signs performed together on stage for the first time in almost 7 years. The concert, which featured over 30 artists and bands, was described by The News International as "one of the best concerts ever seen in Pakistan".

On 23 March 2002, the Government of Pakistan posthumously conferred the Pride of Performance award, the highest civilian award in the country, upon Nazia Hassan. The award was presented to Muniza Basir, Nazia's mother, by the President of Pakistan Pervez Musharraf in an official ceremony held at Islamabad. Zoheb went on to become the Honorary Advisor to the Governor of Sindh. He also started his own media company, B&H International Pvt. Limited.

In 2003, Nazia's family established the Nazia Hassan Foundation, a charitable organization, in her name.

2006–present

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Zoheb Hassan acted in the drama serial "Kismat" in 2006 and released his solo album of the same title. Soon after, he decided to quit his music career to focus on his family's property and media business.

Discography

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Albums

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Year Album title
1982 Star / Boom Boom
1983 Young Tarang
1987 Hotline
1992 Camera Camera
1995 Boom Boom Remix
2006 Kismat
2017 Signature

Film soundtracks

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Year Album title
1982 Star
1986 Dilwala
1986 Ilzaam
1987 Sheela
1989 Saaya

Songs

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Year Song Title
"Guzar Rahi Hai Khazan"
"Aana Aankhon Mein"
1981 "Our Love Last Forever"
1981 "Dreamer Deewane"
1982 "Get a Little Closer"
1982 "Nigahon Se Durr"
1982 "Halla Gulla"
1982 "Sheela O My Sheela"
1982 "Takta Munni Mana"
1982 "Mein Aya Tere Liye"
1982 "Tonight Pyar Karo"
1988 "Then He Kissed Me"
1988 "Don't Think Twice"
1995 "Ankhien Band Karo"
2002 "Star of Asia"
2002 "Medlay"
2003 "Sathi Ray"
2003 "Khobsorat"

TV appearances

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Year Title Note
1975 Kaliyon Ki Mala
1977 Sang Sang Chalien
1981 Disco Deewane BBC Show
1981 Disco Deewane DD 1
1981 BBC News
1981 Zia Moh-u-Din Show Channel 4
1981 David Sole
1981 David Essex
1984 Young Tarang Show DD 1
1984 Aap Ke Liye PTV on 19 December
1985 PTV Election Transmission
1986 Show Time PTV
1987 Yes Sir No Sir PTV
1987 TV Hits
1987 BBC Show
1988 PTV Awards
1988 Then He Kissed ME
1988 Don't Think Twice
1989 Music 89
1989 Dhanak
1990 Aap Ke Mehman
1990 PTV 25
1990 Mehman-i-Khasosi
1990 Studio 2
1990 Kaliyan 1990 to 1991
1992 Eid Show
1993 Eye Witness
1995 Pro Audio Show
1997 Sawaire Sawaire PTV
1998 PTV World
1999 Zee TV Nazia Hassan's Last TV Appearance
2000 Zee TV
2002 Tribute Concert to Nazia Hassan
2000 PTV Prime
2002 PTV Nite Time Transmission
2002 PTV Awards
2002 Face of The Year
2002 Black & White Indus Vision
2003 PTV Ramdan Transmission
2003 Face of The Year
2003 Gaye Ge Dunia Geet Mere Geo TV
2006 Kismet Show Geo TV
2007 Hum Morning Show Hum TV
2007 Marina Morning ARY Digital
2007 Baat Niklay Gee Tu ARY Digital
2008 Tribute to Nazia Hassan Play TV
2008 Nazia Hassan Ke Salgirah MTV
2008 Subah Sawaire with Shaista ARY OneWorld
2008 Sunday with Bushra Geo Entertainment, on 27 April

Remixes

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  • Get a Little Closer, by Hazan, remixed by Sal Solo.

TV commercials

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Year Title Note
Sitara Sapna Lawn
1990 Lipton
1991 Lipton
1992 Lipton
2001 Walls Cornetto
2002 Polio Campaign

TV dramas

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  1. Kismet (Geo TV, 2006)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "The eternal legend of pop". Gulf-Times (in Arabic). 14 August 2018. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  2. ^ "Disco Deewane singer Zoheb Hassan set to make a comeback after 10 years with new album Signature. Watch videos". The Indian Express. 12 July 2017. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  3. ^ PTI (18 November 2005). "NRI TV presenter gets Nazia Hassan Award". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 8 March 2012. Retrieved 4 March 2011.
  4. ^ "BBC World Service – Witness History, The Pakistani teens who became disco superstars". BBC. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
  5. ^ a b c Gaekwad, Manish (20 March 2016). "The proposed biopic on Nazia and Zoheb Hassan needs to have these songs". Scroll.in. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  6. ^ "Zoheb Hassan to release seventh album". The Express Tribune. 4 June 2015. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  7. ^ "Pakistan Hotel and Travel Review". Pakistan Hotel and Travel Review. 6–8. Syed Wali Ahmad Maulai: 45. 1983.
  8. ^ a b Priyanka Srivastava (19 January 2014). "Nazia makes a lovely comeback". India Today.
  9. ^ Jai Kumar (23 August 2000). "Obituary: Nazia Hassan". guardian.co.uk. The Guardian. Retrieved 18 May 2008.
  10. ^ "Beyond disco: The Pakistani Brummie siblings who made a lost 80s synth-pop classic". TheGuardian.com. 9 February 2021.
  11. ^ "Beyond Disco: Nermin Niazi and Feisal Mosleh". 4 June 2019.
  12. ^ "Nermin Niazi / Feisal Mosleh: Disco Se Aagay". Pitchfork.
  13. ^ "Nermin Niazi and Feisal Mosleh's 1984 Pakistani synth-pop LP reissued". 25 November 2020.
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