Ustad Nazar-e-Hussain being remembered on 2nd death anniversary

LAHORE (92 News) – Legendary music composer Ustad Nazar-e-Hussain is being remembered on his second death anniversary on Tuesday. Music lovers and fans of veteran music composer are observing the second death anniversary of the late legend today. Colleagues and music-related personalities commemorated his illustrious career, calling his work a true asset to the music industry. Ghazal legend Ghulam Ali, Ustad Tafu and Hamid Ali Khan were among those who attended the gathering. Ustad Nazar Hussain remained associated with the Radio Pakistan and retired from its Central Production Unit. He also worked for the Pakistan Television. He was initially trained in playing Sarood but later on turned to music direction. Ustad Nazar started his career as a music director from the Radio Pakistan, Hyderabad. He composed many popular ghazals, including raat phaili hay teray surmai anchal ki tarah and lutf who ishq mein paey hain sung by Noor Jehan and kutch din tou baso meri ankhon mein sung by Bilqees Khanum. He was last seen singing Majeed Amjad’ ghazal jo din kabhi nahi beeta for Sachal Studios. Ustad Nazar Hussain had contracted marriage with singer and actor Arifa Siddiqi and has a daughter with her. Ustad Nazar Hussain had breathed his last after suffering from lung infection. He passed away at January 21, 2018.