June 19th, 2010

Suraiya Multanikar

Suraiya Multanikar

Suraiya Multanikar

Besides being a classical vocalist of repute, Suraiya Multanikar has also won wide admiration for other forms of Pakistan’s melodic tradition, including kafis of the mystic poet Khawaja Ghulam Farid. There is an edge to her voice which has come to be recognized as her hallmark. She also sang few film songs, most popular being the mujra song for Badnaam (1966), composed by Deebo Bhattacharya and picturized on Nabeela.

She won the Pride of Performance medal in 1986.

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Khari daindie haanGenre – Folk – Lyricist – Traditional – Music – Traditional

Allah jaaney tey yaar na jaaney - Genre – Folk – Lyricist – Traditional – Music – Traditional

Aj werrha piya bhanda aey - Genre – Folk – Lyricist – Khwaja Ghulam Farid – Music – Bari Khan

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