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Lahore Arts Council pays tribute to Mehdi Hassan on 93rd birth anniversary

Lahore Arts Council pays tribute to Mehdi Hassan on 93rd birth anniversary

LAC shared a video to honour the ghazal maestro's memory.
Updated 19 Jul, 2020

The Lahore Arts Council (LAC) on the 93rd birth anniversary of ghazal maestro Mehdi Hassan has uploaded a video clip of his performance on its website to pay homage to the legendary singer who mesmerised music lovers in the sub-continent for decades.

LAC Executive Director Ms Saman Rai in her message has said the council was proud of the fact that Mehdi Hassan performed several times from its platform.

She said Mehdi Hassan who was called King of Ghazal was name of an era that would never end.

LAC, she said, was paying homage to the late singer online on his 93rd birthday, and felt grateful to Mehdi Hassan for giving Pakistan a unique identity in the word of music.

LAC Board of Governors Chairman Moneeza Hashmi said the singer was an icon who mesmerised the music lovers in the sub-continent for decades.

Originally published in Dawn, July 19th, 2020

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Chrís Dăn Jul 19, 2020 02:46pm
What a great ghazal singer we had in Mehdi Hassan.
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Jul 19, 2020 03:04pm
No doubt, he is by far, the one and the only Global King of Ghazal and Music.
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Ahsan Gul Jul 19, 2020 07:29pm
Yes, for Urdu and Punjabi songs Khan sahib was unique and will stand as one singers for many years to come.
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Nawaz Jul 20, 2020 12:45am
Gulon may rang bharey baad-e-nobahaar chalain ... Chalay bhi aao kay Gulshan ka karobar chaley
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Khan Jul 20, 2020 01:01am
Great
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Pplaris Jul 20, 2020 01:29am
Nice to remember Mehdi Hassan who was called King of Ghazal.
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Sefal Khan Jul 20, 2020 03:50am
What a legend he was. May his soul RIP.
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M. Emad Jul 20, 2020 02:23pm
Ghazal now outdated song.
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