About Inayat Hussain
Lived 1916 – 1993 (aged 76–77). Inayat Hussain was a Pakistani and Indian musician, composer, ghazal, music composer and nazm.
Master Inayat Hussain (Punjabi, ; 1916 – 26 March 1993) was a Pakistani film music composer.
Early life and career Inayat Hussain was born in the Bhati Gate area of Lahore in 1916. He also lived in the Lohari Gate, Lahore area in the mid-1980s.
It was an achievement having recognition from an authority in the music field for a newcomer. He ended up becoming a leading film composer of Pakistan and composed music for nearly 65 films from 1949 to 1985. Nigar Award for Best Music in Punjabi-language film Jadoo (1975)
Death Inayat Hussain died on 26 March 1993 at age 76 at his hometown, Lahore, Pakistan and was laid to rest at Miani Sahib Graveyard, Lahore.
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Who was Inayat Hussain?
Pakistani film composer
When was Inayat Hussain born?
Inayat Hussain was born in 1916.
When did Inayat Hussain die?
Inayat Hussain died on 26 March 1993 in Lahore.
What was Inayat Hussain's occupation?
Inayat Hussain was a musician, composer, ghazal, music composer and nazm.
What nationality was Inayat Hussain?
Inayat Hussain was Pakistani and Indian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Inayat Hussain (composer)
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