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Another piece of the past has left us. A memory of a time when the Pakistani film industry flourished, the legendary Zubaida Khanum a singer whose distinctive voice still lives on in the souls of many died in Lahore on Saturday. Along with Nur Jehan, Zubaida Khanum had defined the 1950s and 1960s, with her playback singing a major part of one film after the other. Today, as the Lollywood industry struggles to survive, contributions such as those of the late Khanums are remembered with special nostalgia for a time that may never come again. Certainly, there will be no more Zubaida Khanums. Her singing, reflecting a range of moods and feelings, belonged to an era that has now faded away. Her many admirers are left with her immortal melodies though as well as the lovely rendition of Shah-e-Madinah, which was first recited by her and remains immensely popular till today.
Khanum, aged over 80 when she died after a long illness, had begun her career in 1951 with the film Billo. Her family, which had migrated to Lahore from Amritsar, had no tradition of singing; Zubaidas passion for music was something she nurtured and developed on her own. Apart from her singing, Zubaida Khanum also played small roles in a number of films. But it is her voice she will always be remembered for. Her best loved numbers take us back to a time of far greater elegance, romance and hope when movies stood at the centre of entertainment and singers like Zubaida Khanum captured the imagination of millions. Her voice has indeed been handed down as a legacy, and will, no doubt remain with us long after the death of the singer herself. She may not be alive today, but as with all great artists her art will certainly keep her alive in the memory of those who love music.
A voice dies - thenews.com.pk
Khanum, aged over 80 when she died after a long illness, had begun her career in 1951 with the film Billo. Her family, which had migrated to Lahore from Amritsar, had no tradition of singing; Zubaidas passion for music was something she nurtured and developed on her own. Apart from her singing, Zubaida Khanum also played small roles in a number of films. But it is her voice she will always be remembered for. Her best loved numbers take us back to a time of far greater elegance, romance and hope when movies stood at the centre of entertainment and singers like Zubaida Khanum captured the imagination of millions. Her voice has indeed been handed down as a legacy, and will, no doubt remain with us long after the death of the singer herself. She may not be alive today, but as with all great artists her art will certainly keep her alive in the memory of those who love music.
A voice dies - thenews.com.pk
