Nazir Begum

Nazir Begum (born 15 May 1939), also known as Nazeer Begum (Urdu: نذیر بیگم), is a prominent Pakistani folk, classical, and playback singer, particularly known for her contributions to the Punjabi and Urdu cinema during the "Golden Era of Lollywood" era in the 1960s and 1970s. Over the course of her career, Nazir Begum recorded three hundred songs across approximately one fifty films. She began singing for both Urdu and Punjabi films. She frequently sang with singer Khursheed Begum. One of her memorable duets was with Mehdi Hassan, titled Yei Chandani Yei Saaye, Pehlu Main Tum Ho Merey, for the film Miss 56.

In 2000, she was honoured by Radio Pakistan, Lahore with a Life Achievement Radio Award for her contribution to the music industry.

Personal life Nazir Begum is married and has three sons. One of her sons became a doctor, another an engineer, and a third, a banker.

Awards and recognition Year Award Category Result Title Ref. 2000 Radio Pakistan, Lahore Award Life Achievement Radio Award Music