Afshan Ahmed (born 22 September 1966) is a Pakistani singer who is known for her television and radio songs like "Dosti Aisa Naata" and "Meray Bachpan Ke Din", and others.
Afshan Ahmed | |
|---|---|
| افشاں احمد | |
| Born | Afshan Ahmed Begum 22 September 1966 Lahore, Pakistan |
| Other names | Madame Afshan |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1970s – present |
| Television | PTV |
| Parent | Asma Ahmed (mother) |
Early life
editAfshan's family migrated to Pakistan from India in 1965. Her mother Asma Ahmed was a singer at All India Radio.[1] In the 1970s, Asma did playback singing in films and was paired with singer Akhlaq Ahmed.[2] Ahmed started singing in a children's television program, Hamari Shaam, at a young age.[1] She then joined the musician Sohail Rana's shows for children, Kaliyon Ki Mala and Hum Sooraj Chand Sitaray.[3] She was appreciated for singing the song, "Dosti Aisa Naata".[1]
Career
editLater, she sang many songs for Pakistan Television during the 1980s and 1990s, including the popular wedding song, "Babula Way Lay Jayn Na Loag Mujk Ko". She also appeared in a Binaca toothpaste commercial.[1][4]
Afshan performed at the Children's literature Festival in 2016 and sang "Gaao mere Sung", "Jeevey, Jeevey Pakistan", "Yeh Des Hamara Hai" and a favourite children's song of the past, "Dosti Aisa Naata Jo Sone Se Bhi Mehnga".[5]
She was a panel judge at the Obhartay Sitaray Competition in 2018 which was held by The Citizens Foundation.[6]
On 23 July 2019, she performed at the EMI event which was held in honour of classical musicians and singers, especially in memory of Nisar Bazmi. The event was organised by sthe singer Tanveer Afridi and the director of public relations of EMI Pakistan.[7]
On 28 November 2019, she performed at the Pakistan Mega Fashion Film and Art Award Show held at Flatties Hotel and organised by Israr Hussain.[8]
On 15 November 2022, she participated at the Endowment Fund Trust for Preservation of the Heritage of Sindh to restore cultural heritage.[9]
Television shows
edit| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Kaliyon Ki Mala | Herself | PTV |
| 1983 | Silver Jubilee | Herself | PTV |
| 1993 | Yes Sir, No Sir | Herself | PTV |
| 2000 | Ariel Mothers | Herself | PTV |
Popular songs
edit- "Dosti Aisa Naata" - music: Sohail Rana[10]
- "Meray Bachpan kay Din" - with Mohammed Ali Shehki
- "Babula Way Lay Jaayen Na Loag Mujh Ko" - music: Niaz Ahmed
- "Dil Teri Haveli Hay" - with Akhlaq Ahmed
- "Bojhal Bojhal Palkon Par" - with Alamgir[11]
- "Door Kahin Jheelon Se Koi" - music: Alamgir
References
edit- ^ a b c d Hyder, Khursheed (19 May 2008). "A taste of vintage music". Dawn.
- ^ "گلوکار اخلاق احمد کے امرگیت" [Singer Akhlaq Ahmad K Amargeet]. The Express News (in Urdu). 20 May 2022.
- ^ "Shades of glory: Sohail Rana". Dawn. 19 April 2009.
- Mehmood, Yousuf (31 March 2020). "Sohail Rana Is Still Conducting the Orchestra of Our Memories". Pakistani Cinema. - ^ "Legendary singer Afshan Ahmad graces ARY News' Independence day show". ARY News. 14 August 2018.
- Mir, Dr. Huma (23 February 2021). "شوبزنس کے بدلتے انداز" [Changing styles of show business]. Daily Jang (in Urdu). - ^ "Musical skits and plays bring out children's hidden talent". The News International. 28 February 2016.
- ^ "Obhartay Sitaray returns with a treat of young, soulful voices". The News International. 25 November 2018.
- "Young singers to perform at TCF's Obhartay Sitaray contest". The News International. 18 January 2018.
- "A galaxy of budding stars showcase their vocal talent". The News International. 3 March 2018. - ^ "نثاربزمی کی رائیلٹی کا چیک فرزندسید افتخار احمدکے حوالے" [Nisar Buzmi's royalty cheque handed over to Farzand Syed Iftikhar Ahmed]. Daily Pakistan (in Urdu). 23 July 2019.
- ^ "مقامی ہوٹل میں فیشن شو آج منعقد ہوگا" [A fashion show will be held today at a local hotel]. Daily Pakistan (in Urdu). 28 November 2019.
- ^ "نایاب کتابیں چھپوانے کیلئے 86 منصوبوں پر کام کررہے ہیں، جہانگیرصدیقی" [Jahangir Siddiqui is working on 86 projects to hide rare books]. Jang News (in Urdu). 15 November 2022.
- "Preserving heritage a collective job: Siddiqui". The News International. 15 November 2022. - ^ "دوستی کیسا ناتا؟ (عالمی یومِ دوستی پر ایک تحریر)". ARY News. 30 July 2021.
- ^ "گلوکار عالمگیر" [Singer Alamgir]. Nawa-i-waqt (in Urdu). 26 June 2022.
External links
edit- Afshan Ahmed at IMDb