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Folk singer Shaukat Ali passes away in Lahore

Folk singer Shaukat Ali passes away in Lahore

The Pride of Performance recipient was being treated at the Combined Military Hospital.
Updated 02 Apr, 2021

Punjabi folk singer Shaukat Ali has passed away in Lahore at the age of 78.

He had been undergoing treatment at the Combined Military Hospital in the city for almost a month. His son Ameer Shaukat Ali had said in a video posted a few days earlier that his father was being treated by the Army on the directives of Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa.

He had been admitted to the intensive care unit due to liver failure.

Last September, his son Imran told Dawn that due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there had been no cultural activities and his father needed financial aid.

“My father is a 1991 Pride of Performance [awardee] and his services for this country as a folk singer cannot be forgotten. I appeal to the chief minister and the cultural institutions to provide financial assistance for my father who is battling for his life,” he had said.

Apart from his Pride of Performance award, Shaukat Ali was also dubbed the voice of Punjab in 1976 and performed at the Asian Games in New Delhi in 1982. He was known for his patriotic songs Saathion Mujahidon Jaag Utha Hai Sara Watan, Mera Puttar Pakistan Da and Apna Quaid Aik Hai during the 1965 and 1971 wars and began his career as a playback singer in a Punjabi movie in 1963.

He was famous for singing lok geet, ghazals and Punjabi songs.

The singer was from Malakwal in Mandi Bahauddin district and is survived by three sons Imran, Ameer and Mohsin. His funeral will be held at 10pm and he will be laid to rest at the Samsani Graveyard in Lahore's Johar Town.

Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has offered his condolences on Shaukat Ali's death and said the folk singer will be remembered for his contributions to the music industry. With his death, the golden age of music has come to an end, said the chief minister.

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Shahbaz Ahmed Tarar Apr 02, 2021 05:19pm
One of the best Punjabi folk singer from Punjab (both Indian & Pakistani). RIP.
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Jamil Kaludi Apr 02, 2021 05:27pm
Another legend, another icon of adolescent year memories, another super star follows Haseen Moin. Farewell Pride of Pakistan, Rest in Peace. Ina Lillah-e-waina illahe Rajeoun.
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Apr 02, 2021 05:29pm
What a gruesome, gigantic, grim, grave, gross and great tragedy? Inna Lilla Hay Waa Inna Illehey Rajayoon.
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Khaled Apr 02, 2021 05:30pm
May his soul rest in eternal peace.
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Zak Apr 02, 2021 05:31pm
Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un Great folk singer and a patriotic Pakistani. Salute to his services to Pakistan. Prayers for the family.
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Zak Apr 02, 2021 05:33pm
@Shahbaz Ahmed Tarar One of the best Punjabi folk singer from Punjab (both Indian & Pakistani). RIP. Correction, from Pakistan but like all things Pakistani, admired immensely in india and many other countries.
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Syed Ahmed Apr 02, 2021 05:46pm
Rest In Peace sir
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O’mar Apr 02, 2021 05:56pm
I am regular listener of his masterpieces including Saiful-my look. Well respected and hugely popular for more than 5 decades in Pakistan and globally.
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Amjad Khan Apr 02, 2021 05:56pm
He will be missed.Enjoy the heavens friend.
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Adnan Mazher Khan Apr 02, 2021 06:03pm
No one can replace Shaukat Ali Sb. He was the best. RIP
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Fastrack Apr 02, 2021 06:28pm
Inna lillahe wa inna ileihe rajeoon.
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Guzni Apr 02, 2021 07:03pm
RIP
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Tanvir Khan Apr 02, 2021 07:25pm
A warm farewell hug to Shaukat Ali Sahib. He is the melodious soul of our greatest Punjabi culture! I am now listening to his most popular song ... kadi tay hass bol ve, na jind saadi rol ve....!!!
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Zafar Rashid Apr 02, 2021 07:32pm
Very Sad indeed! The heartthrob of Punjabi folk music!
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Honest Opinion Apr 02, 2021 07:50pm
If he were in USA, he would be a millionaire as a folk singer. We as pakistanis do not value the contributions of our artists. RIP Shaukat Ali Sahib.
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Ehsan Apr 02, 2021 08:04pm
What a big star and what a big loss. The artists need to work on their retirement planning so they have to get humiliated by asking for help from the govt.
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Ali Apr 02, 2021 08:41pm
The problem with these legend was they were not after materialistic things. Many of them died struggling. Of course the leaders have some other priorities. One by one all of them are leaving and I wish and hope someone might listen to their plight and do something about it.RIP Shuakat Sahib.
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Chrís Dăn Apr 02, 2021 08:50pm
RIP. What a national loss.
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T-man Apr 02, 2021 08:50pm
Why our top performers die poor?
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NYS Apr 02, 2021 09:38pm
@T-man They have gratuity from gov to improve their lifestyle
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Jaredlee007 Apr 02, 2021 11:26pm
True legend. RIP.
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Fozia Gul Hassan Qureshi Apr 02, 2021 11:59pm
Rip
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TZaman Apr 03, 2021 01:06am
Legendary folk singer will always be remembered.
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parveez shafi Apr 03, 2021 01:48am
A great loss, I loved his music, will not forget. Heard him play live in private gathering was brilliant. I feel in love with punjabi music because of his wonderful singing. May Allahsubantahla grant him Janet.
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Zamirnama Apr 03, 2021 01:51am
انا نلہ و انا الیہ راجعون
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JAGDEEP S KANG Apr 03, 2021 02:49am
What a great loss to the world. Shaukat Ali sahib will be missed by so many. My heartfelt condolences.
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Ibrahim S Apr 03, 2021 06:08am
انا لله و انا اليه اجمعون My deepest condolences to the bereaved family
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HAJI Apr 03, 2021 06:37am
Irreplaceable !!!
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Praveen Apr 03, 2021 07:00am
Hope Pakistan and India take extra care of their artist in this corona situation.
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NYS Apr 03, 2021 12:29pm
RIP
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AZAM AKBAR Apr 03, 2021 06:04pm
Rest In Peace.
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