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Munir was keen of sarinda musical instrument, who didn't earn much from his profession and died at [[Peshawar]] in 1978.<ref name="auto"/><ref name="auto1"/>


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Munir Sarhadi
Born1931
Peshawar, Pakistan
Died1978
Peshawar
NationalityPakistani
Occupation(s)Instrumentalist, Folk singer
Years active19xx – 1978

Munir Sarhadi (Template:Lang-ur 1931 – 1978) was a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa-based Pakistani instrumentalist of Sarinda and folk singer, who as a musician, represented Pakistan in several countries.[1] Munir, in 1978 became the recipient of Pride of Performance, a civil award conferred by the Government of Pakistan.[2][3][4]

Life and background

Munir was born in 1931 at Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province Peshawar. He was primarily playing the Sarinda despite his parents wished him to play the string instrument. His father refused to teach him traditional musical instrument in an attempt to allow him play the string instrument besides sarinda. He continued playing sarinda and earned national recognition in 1978 when government of Pakistan conferred to him Pride of Performance.[5]

Death

Munir was keen of sarinda musical instrument, who didn't earn much from his profession and died at Peshawar in 1978.[5][2]

Munir Sarhadi on Sarangi

References

  1. ^ اورکزئی, رفعت اللہ (June 1, 2017). "کیا پاکستان میں سارندہ خاموش ہورہا ہے؟". BBC News اردو – via www.bbc.com.
  2. ^ a b Sheikh, M. A. (2012-04-26). Who's who: Music in Pakistan. ISBN 9781469191591.
  3. ^ Reporter, Our Staff (March 19, 2012). "Centre urged to recognise work of KP artistes". nation.com.pk.
  4. ^ 50 Years of Lahore Arts Council, Alhamra: An Overview. Sang-e-Meel Publications. March 4, 2000. ISBN 9789693510836 – via Google Books.
  5. ^ a b "Cultural heritage: Last patron of sarinda struggles to keep strings resonating". The Express Tribune. February 8, 2013.