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From being born in Assam, India to being laid to peace in Kranchi, Pakistan, Nayyara lived in both countries and in the heart of its people through her voice. Nayyara Noor will always be remembered and cherished by the generations.
Nayyara Noor, a voice that embed the culture of India and Pakistan and united both the nations through her melodious voice, is no more today. She was an India-born Pakistani playback singer, who moved to Pakistan during the partition. Inspired by bhajans and gazals, she lived in the hearts of people as ‘Bulbul-e-Pakistan’.
Career as a Singer
Nayyara Noor had no formal training or background in music. Her singing talent was discovered by her teachers during her college years at the National College of Arts, Lahore. She was offered to sing for the Radio Pakistan programs run by the university.
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Nayyara stepped into full-fledged limelight by singing for the Pakistani daily soaps, such as Taal Matol and Sach Gup, in the year 1971. Her beautiful voice stole hearts and soon she was requested to sing in the films like Gharana (1973). Known for lending her voice to the gazals written by famous poets like Faiz Ahmed Faiz and Ghalib, Nayyara began doing stage shows and concerts.
Five Famous Gazals Recorded by Nayyara Noor
Five Famous Movie Songs Recorded by Nayyara Noor
Awards and Recognitions Given to Nayyara Noor
Retirement
Before taking retirement from her singing career in 2012, Nayyara Noor had contributed immensely to the music industry. Her song “Watan ki mitti gawah rehna” is widely listened to from Karachi to Khyber, in Pakistan, as a song that provokes patriotism.
Leaving Behind The Immortal Legacy
Nayyara Noor left the world on 21 August 2022 after suffering from a short illness at the age of 71. The news came out through the Twitter handle of her nephew at 01:44 am on 21 august.
إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعونَ
It is with heavy heart that I announce the passing of my beloved aunt (tayi) Nayyara Noor. May her soul R.I.P.
She was given the title of ‘Bulbul-e-Pakistan’ because of her melodious voice. #NayyaraNoor pic.twitter.com/69ATgDq7yZ— Raza Zaidi (@Razaazaidi) August 20, 2022
From being born in Assam, India to being laid to peace in Kranchi, Pakistan, Nayyara lived in both countries and in the heart of its people through her voice. Nayyara Noor will always be remembered and cherished by the generations.
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