About Naz Khialvi
Lived 1947 – 2010 (aged 63). Naz Khialvi was a Pakistani and Indian lyricist, songwriter, poet and radio broadcaster.
Muhammad Siddique ناز خیالوی (12 December 1947 – 12 December 2010), pen name Naz Khialvi, was a Pakistani lyricist and radio broadcaster, who is mainly known for his Sufi verse Tum Ek Gorakh Dhanda Ho (You are a Puzzle), later sung by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, a legendary Qawwali singer, making both of them a household name. He also hosted a radio programme, Sandhal Dharti at Faisalabad radio station for 27 years.
He also wrote lyrics in Urdu and Punjabi.
Teacher Naaz Khialvi lived many years with famous Urdu poet Ehsan Danish. According to him, Ehsan Danish is the real inspiration for him. He had learnt much from him.
Books Khialvi's first Book "SaaiaN Way", comprising Punjabi "kaafi", was published by Misaal Publishers, Faisalabad in 2009; and his second book "Lahu kay Phool" which was later changed to "Tum Ik Gorakh Dhanda Ho", comprising Urdu ghazals, was still under compilation.
Award(s) Naz Khialvi was awarded the "Excellence in Radio Compering Award" in 2000.
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Who was Naz Khialvi?
Pakistani writer
When was Naz Khialvi born?
Naz Khialvi was born on 12 December 1947 in Tandlianwala.
When did Naz Khialvi die?
Naz Khialvi died on 12 December 2010 in Tandlianwala.
What was Naz Khialvi's occupation?
Naz Khialvi was a lyricist, songwriter, poet and radio broadcaster.
What nationality was Naz Khialvi?
Naz Khialvi was Pakistani and Indian.
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