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02 Jun, 2017

Pakistani guitar maestro Aamir Zaki passed away Friday evening.

He will be remembered as one of the finest jazz, blues and rock'n'roll guitar players to have come out of Pakistan.

His songs are timeless anthems, having been the soundtrack for two generations' heartbreak and angst.

Here are eight of his most memorable tracks:

Mera Pyar

Tumhari Aankhon Mein

Bhula Dayna

Iss Bar Melo with Aamir Zaki

You Need That Fire

The Day She Left

Jana Tumse Milna Ka Ye Bahana

Chehra ft. Aamir Zaki

Comments

Aftab, NJ Jun 02, 2017 10:40pm
Listened to Chehra (Coke Studio) and he sounded a world apart. A talented, and seemingly troubled, man. Only the good die young. Prayers are with family. May he rest in peace.
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Imran Khan Jun 02, 2017 11:23pm
You need that fire and my childhood days. Memories.
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Salman Jun 02, 2017 11:50pm
litening to mera pyar is one of the best childhood memories I have. He was cool but in his own understated way.
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saqib Jun 03, 2017 12:12am
A stage where even the established musicians look nervous, he sat like samurai, inseparable from his sword.
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A. A. Jun 03, 2017 12:15am
Faded memories coming back... RIP my friend
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Zohair Alam Jun 03, 2017 12:44am
Nice list. I'd also add "garaj baras"
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Striver Jun 03, 2017 01:05am
Absolutely beautiful; melodies that touch the heart. May God Bless his soul.
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Mudassar Jun 03, 2017 03:32am
Pakistan has History, When a Legend is alive he will never be given Due respect. But once He dies he becomes Headlines.
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Jamal Jun 03, 2017 04:32am
I knew him when we were teenagers. I remember an afternoon what was meant to be a jamming session turned out to be a solo performance. He was incredibly talented and knew it. We lost touch when I moved away. Very sorry to hear that he is gone.
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ahmed Jun 03, 2017 06:40am
Suffered silently and no one came to rescue, failed his heart & broke million more. We surely belong to God and to Him we shall return.
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Baniya Jun 03, 2017 08:19am
You may be gone but your music is immortal and will stand the test of time. Rest in peace brother. An Indian Fan
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Desh bandhu Chopra Jun 03, 2017 08:35am
Is it possible to download these beautiful tracks?
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SALIK SIDDIQI Jun 03, 2017 11:23am
The only Pakistani musician whose tracks were on constant repeat in my playlist! You will be missed! #RIPAamirZaki
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satish.S Jun 03, 2017 12:36pm
Very average songs! But RIP
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Salman Jun 03, 2017 12:43pm
Where is People are People, arguably his best song
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Donster Jun 03, 2017 01:35pm
Gone too soon...a maestro!
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S Safeer Jun 04, 2017 10:40am
Took me back 3 decades ago.Immense loss to dear ones and fans.RIP bro !
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Roz Jun 05, 2017 10:02pm
What we can say i knew him when we were very young he had a bike xl 70 yellow all sooped up in mohd ali socity he used to play AC\DC and deep purple hiway to hell and smoke on the water we all knew he will make it big but pakistan was not ready for him he was ahead of his time the music je played was not for masses but he stick to it that was good he loved what he was doing till his time was up l God bless his soul and RIP babaa
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