Hassan Latif

Hassan Latif (1916 – 9 November 1979) was a Pakistani film and radio music director known for composing popular film songs like, "Ja apni hasraton pe aanson baha ke sou ja" (Film: Susral 1962) and "Gaadi ko chalana babu zara halkay halkay" (Film: Anokhi 1956). Latif composed a Naʽat for the film Noor-e-Islam, "Shah-e-Madina Yathrib Ke Waali", that is still regarded as a classic.

Hassan composed a Punjabi chorus song for film producer Wali Sahib's movie, "Lukan Meeti" (1959), "Kokla chhupa ke jumeraat ayi jay" that became a favorite play song for kids in Punjab. It was sung by Zubaida Khanum and others in 1962, he gave music for an Urdu movie, Susral that eventually turned out to be the climax of his film career. The film was a musical hit with songs like, "Ja apni hasraton pe aanson baha ke sou ja" (Singer: Noor Jehan) and "Jis ne meray dil ko dard diya" (Singer: Mehdi Hassan).

Popular compositions Gari Ko Chalana, Babu, Zara Halkay Halkay Halkay... (Film: Anokhi - 1956), Singer(s): Zubaida Khanum, Poet: Fayyaz Hashmi Shah-e-Madina (saw), Yasrib Kay Wali, Saray Nabi Teray Dar Ke Sawali.. (Film: Noor-e-Islam - 1957), Singer(s): Saleem Raza & others Poet: Naeem Hashmi Jis Nay Meray Dil Ko Dard Diya, Us Shakal Ko Main Nay Bhulaya Nahin... (Film: Susral - 1962), Singer(s): Mehdi Hassan, Poet: Munir Niazi Kabhi Muskara, Kabhi Jhoom Ja, Kabhi Aah Bhar Kay..... (Film: Susral - 1962), Singer(s): Ahmed Rushdi, Poet: Munir Niazi Kaisay Kaisay Log, Hamaray Jee Ko Jalanay Aa Jatay Hayn... (Film: Teray Shehar Mein - 1965), Singer(s): Mehdi Hassan, Poet: Munir Niazi Zindagi, Majboor Hay, Lachar Hay, Sans Lena Bhi Yahan Dushwar Hay... (Film: Barsat Main - 1962), Singer(s): Saleem Raza, Poet: Tanvir Naqvi Log Dekhen Na Tamasha, Meri Ruswai Ka...(Film: Maan, Bahu Aur Beta - 1966), Singer(s): Noor Jehan, Poet: Habib Jalib

Death Hassan Latif died on 9 November 1979, in Lahore, Pakistan.