About Safdar Hussain
Safdar Hussain was a Pakistani composer and film score composer.
Safdar Hussain (died 1989) was a Pakistani musician who composed playback melodies for Urdu and Punjabi Lollywood films from the 1950s to the 1980s.
He is known for composing music for movies like Heer (1955), Ishq-e-Laila (1957), and Nooran (1957).
As a music director, Safdar composed music for 76 Urdu and Punjabi movies. His last movie, Meri Awaz, was released in 1987.
Popular compositions 1955 (Film: Heer - Punjabi) ... Assan Jan Kay Meet Lei Akh Way, Jhooti Mooti Da Pa Leya Kakh Way, Singer(s): Zubaida Khanum, Poet: Hazin Qadri 1955 (Film: Heer - Punjabi) ... Baddal Nu Hath Lawan Tay Uddi Uddi Jawan Hawa Day Naal, Singer(s): Munawar Sultana & others, Poet: Hazin Qadri 1955 (Film: Heer - Punjabi) ... Dhol Dillay Da Jani Ajjay Nein Aya, Day Kay Dard Nishani, Singer(s): Zubaida Khanum, Poet: Hazin Qadri 1957 (Film: Ishq-e-Laila - Urdu)
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Who was Safdar Hussain?
Pakistani music director
When did Safdar Hussain die?
Safdar Hussain died on 24 March 1989 in Lahore.
What was Safdar Hussain's occupation?
Safdar Hussain was a composer and film score composer.
What nationality was Safdar Hussain?
Safdar Hussain was Pakistani.
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