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Iconic Pashto folk singer Mahjabeen Qazalbash passes away

Iconic Pashto folk singer Mahjabeen Qazalbash passes away

The artist was known for her voice and singing in Urdu, Punjabi, Seraiki, Hindko, Persian and Turkish along with Pashto.
27 Feb, 2020

Noted Pashto folk artist Suriyya Khanum alias Mahjabeen Qazalbash breathed her last at the Lady Reading Hospital here on Wednesday, doctors and family sources confirmed.

She left behind two brothers, a sister, two sons and a daughter to mourn her death.

She was admitted to the LRH on Jan 1 with heart complications and had been on a ventilator ever since.

The funeral prayers of the folk artist will be held on Thursday (today) in Peshawar.

Artistes, writers and fans expressed deep grief on Qazalbash’s sad death and sympathized with the bereaved family members.

Mahjabeen Qazalbash being a recipient of numerous awards, including President’s Pride of Performance, remained quite active and would never miss out on cultural events except for a period during 80s when her husband, Amanullah Orakzai aka Aimal Khan, died and she devoted much of her time to upbringing and education of her own children.

Ms Qazalbash had earned the title of Bulbul-i-Sarhad for her melodious voice.

She enjoyed a large fan following owing to her velvety voice and talent as she sang tracks in Urdu, Punjabi, Seraiki, Hindko, Persian and Turkish in addition to Pashto. She also worked in Pashto plays but focused on her singing art.

Originally published in Dawn, February 27th, 2020

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Sahmad Feb 27, 2020 02:16pm
Rest In Peace
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arpit Feb 27, 2020 02:42pm
RIP.
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INZAR GUL Feb 27, 2020 03:14pm
Rest in peace Mah Jabeen Qizalbahs.
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Humayun Mirza Feb 27, 2020 03:48pm
Ina Lillah hi wa Ina elay hi rajioon. May her soul rest in peace.
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Hussain Moosvie Feb 27, 2020 04:44pm
Ina lillah wa inna ilahi rajeon
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Ghaznavi Feb 27, 2020 05:28pm
"She left behind two brothers, a sister, two sons and a daughter to mourn her death." Rip, Her fans will miss her too
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Omar Feb 27, 2020 05:57pm
Rest In Peace Mahjabeen! A truly talented with such a great voice. Will play your song to honour you tonight. Omar from Sialkot
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Anonymous Feb 27, 2020 06:18pm
Popular name in the 80s. Prayers for maghfirat.
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Saif Zulfiqar Feb 27, 2020 07:10pm
May her soul rest in peace. Ameen.
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SDA Feb 27, 2020 07:44pm
RIP
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Sayyar Khan Feb 27, 2020 07:58pm
RIP. You will be remembered.
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Zak Feb 28, 2020 12:24am
What a sad loss. Our prayers for her and her family.
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