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On the occasion of the maestro Nusrat Fateh Ali
Khan’s 23rd death anniversary on August 16, Pa-
kistan’s beloved songstress, Hadiqa Kiani shared
how she had the honour of collaborating with him
back in 1997.
Taking to Twitter to share a prized memory, Hadiqa re-
vealed an “accomplishment I don’t often talk about.” This ac-
complishment involved her having gotten the golden chance to
not only compose, but also sing a ghazal for the legend that was made easier after a friend told her where she can find the
NFAK. The song in question was Raat Bhar Ankh To Nahin Jagi
on Nusrat’s album Samandar Maen Samandar Vol 59.
“In 1997, I had the honour of composing & singing my 1st
ghazal for the legendary Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan,” she
wrote, adding that both the ghazal itself and the album it fea-
tured in, is not easily found now.
However, she went on to share that that ordeal was
album. “A friend sent me a screenshot from Spotify and
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told me it’s available there. So, if you want to hear how
this university student from Rawalpindi sounded in 1997,
take a listen on Spotify,” she added, posting a screenshot
of the album on Spotify.
“It is still such an honour to have had my ghazal selected by
Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan for this album, an honour I will
never forget. Rest in peace,” she added, closing off her mini
tribute to the iconic NFAK who was/still is perhaps one of the
most recognisable musical talents from Pakistan.