Mahjabin Qazalbash (Pashto: ماہ جبین قزلباش; 1958 – 26 February 2020) was a Pashto singer from Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. She also sang in other languages including Urdu, Punjabi, Hindko, Sindhi, Seraiki, Persian and Turkish. She earned the title of Bulbul-i-Sarhad for her melodious voice.[1] and was recipient of numerous awards, including President’s Pride of Performance. She also worked in Pashto plays, but focused on her singing.
Personal life
editShe was born in Peshawer, Pakistan in 1958. Her real name was Surraya Begum. Her father was of Turko-Persian Qazalbash origin, who had migrated to Peshawar from Qandahar, Afghanistan. She started singing at the age of 13.[2] She was married to Amanullah Khan Orakzai alias Aimal Khan who was a Pashto film actor.[3]
Career
editShe started singing when she was studying at school, as her teachers encouraged her to sing. Afterwards, she started her career at Radio Pakistan Peshawar, and later at Pakistan Television.
Death
editMahjabin Qazalbash died on 26 February 2020 in Peshawar.[4] She left behind two sons and a daughter.
References
edit- ^ Report, Bureau (2020-02-27). "Mahjabeen Qazalbash passes away". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2020-02-29.
{{cite web}}:|first=has generic name (help) - ^ "Pashto singer Mahjabeen Qazalbash dies at 62 | SAMAA". Samaa TV. Retrieved 2020-02-29.
- ^ TNN, Correspondent (2020-01-01). "Veteran Pashto singer Mahjabeen Qazalbash suffers heart attack | TNN". TNN | Tribal News Network. Retrieved 2020-02-29.
{{cite web}}:|first=has generic name (help) - ^ Report, Recorder (2020-02-28). "Singer Mahjabeen Qazalbash passes away". Business Recorder. Retrieved 2020-02-29.
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