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5 of Nazia Hassan's timeless melodies we remember her by

5 of Nazia Hassan's timeless melodies we remember her by

The world is celebrating what would have been the singer's 56th birthday.
Updated 03 Apr, 2021

The queen of pop, Nazia Hassan, is a household name for music enthusiasts in Pakistan and around the globe. And today, on what would have been her 56th birthday, we remember the singer-songwriter with a list of our favourite songs by her.

She was born on April 3, 1965 and passed away after losing a battle to cancer on August 13, 2000 and the world still celebrates her and her music 21 years later.

The reason for this is simple: Nazia Hassan had a quality that went beyond talent. Here are our five favourite songs.

Dosti

Released in 1983, the music has been a staple for car rides ever since.

Boom Boom

A 1982 release for the movie Star, this is one song you can listen to on repeat and will be bobbing your head each time.

Ankhein Milanay Walay

A candlelit dinner, romantic music and a lovely video — this one is a classic that will remain forever evergreen.

Aap Jaisa Koi

Aap Jaisa Koi is that song that will withstand the test of time. You could hear this today or in 20 years and still know all the lyrics.

Dil Ki Lagi

A 1992 release by the duo Nazia and her brother Zoheb, this one is truly timeless, and our personal favourite.

Which of Hassan's music do you remember her by? Let us know in the comments below.

Comments

I'm okay. Apr 03, 2021 03:50pm
Pakistani still remember and love them as they did in those days. Love for them will remain constant.
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Salman Apr 03, 2021 03:54pm
Great artist.
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NYS Apr 03, 2021 04:18pm
Her all tracks are timeless One I recall was " tali da thaley baa ka ho mayiha wa mahiya Asa karye Pyar Diya gallan" Swaying
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Babar Apr 03, 2021 04:45pm
True icon
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KAZIM REZA Apr 03, 2021 04:47pm
The talented youth has changed Indian songs significantly."Aap Jaisa Koi", was played at an Indian movie.
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well-wisher Apr 03, 2021 05:27pm
RIP, Nazia.
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Sudhir Apr 03, 2021 05:36pm
Good numbers. But Disco Diwane should also have made the list.
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Apr 03, 2021 05:39pm
Memories are forever.
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surinderkalirah Apr 03, 2021 05:39pm
Aap Jaisa koi mer izindgi mein aye is my favourite. In face I still have the cassete which my son brought for me from India in 1991.
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Nayeem Aziz Dowla Apr 03, 2021 05:42pm
Nazia is in a better much better dimension still alive singing for us with her head up!! We miss you Nazis!! Love & regards Nayeem
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Imran Apr 03, 2021 05:55pm
My all time favorite songs.....
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Imran Apr 03, 2021 05:55pm
My all time favorite songs
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M. Emad Apr 03, 2021 06:12pm
Now nobody listen Nazia Hassan's 'old-style' songs.
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Feroze Khan Apr 03, 2021 06:12pm
Her music truly hits the spot every time even a non music person like me hears it. She was truly a legend and still is in her own right. RIP Young lady.
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Wasif Apr 03, 2021 06:50pm
Apart from these, soundtrack ajnabi is also timeless.
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Zia Awan Apr 03, 2021 07:38pm
Very nice way to remember her Thanks Dawn
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Vikram Apr 03, 2021 07:42pm
Aap jaisa koi is my all time favorite
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Khaled Apr 03, 2021 07:59pm
Boom Boom
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Chrís Dăn Apr 03, 2021 08:07pm
She was the best!
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Ahmed Hussein Jeewajee Apr 03, 2021 08:12pm
Aap jaisa Koi
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qalandar khan Apr 03, 2021 08:39pm
La jawab, Music 0f 1980s still very much alive
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Zak Apr 03, 2021 08:47pm
Nazia Hassan was timeless. She and her brother took Pakistani talent to the world. Her 'Disco Dewane' was number 1 hit in Brazil for over a year. Still remembered, still loved, still respected. RIP.
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Jaredlee007 Apr 03, 2021 09:14pm
She was such a talented woman. However, what's the point behind celebrating birthday of those who are not in this world anymore.
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Ali akhtar ali Apr 03, 2021 09:17pm
Dil ki lagi Dundhli raat
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A Apr 03, 2021 09:19pm
Unforgettable songs. Great artist.
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Karen Apr 03, 2021 09:41pm
These are the songs from the movie Qurbani, good movie and great songs.
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Afzal Apr 03, 2021 11:48pm
Five years ago, while driving in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, I heard “ Ap Jaisa Koi” being played from a fast food restaurant. I stopped and went in thinking that there must be some Pakistanis in there but there were non. The Ethiopian person at the counter informed me that we love Nazia’s songs and we play these loud on regular basis. From there onwards, me and my wife became regular customers of the said restaurant .
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Ahmed Apr 04, 2021 12:43am
The first time I heard 'Aap Jaisa Koi', I immediately knew that the song and its singer will be famous one day. How sad her untimely death, a reminder of how fragile life is. Her memory and her songs will live on.
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D’Souza Apr 04, 2021 01:37am
I remember the times when boom boom used to be played and we kids used to dance to it. Thank you!
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Firangi Apr 04, 2021 02:37am
A true international star from Pakistan that we all lost at an young age. Her songs continue to enthrall millions every day. That was the 80’s, today in Pakistan you can never imagine another Naazia Hassan
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Mumtaz Ahmed Shah Apr 04, 2021 05:52am
We remember Nazia’s song” App Jaisa” and listened several times in our house.(USA)
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Tuk Apr 04, 2021 06:20am
Ankhein milaney walay
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D’Souza Apr 04, 2021 08:17am
Well, its great to see that the brilliance of Nazia’s music is something we Indians, Pakistanis and Bangladeshis agree upon together. Boom boom was the song that was played at parties and all us kids used to dance to it.
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Saif Zulfiqar Apr 04, 2021 10:35am
@M. Emad. How do you know people are not listening Nazia. Music lovers still listen songs by Saigal. Have heard about Saigak?
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Ruqaiya Apr 04, 2021 10:46am
Dum dum dee dee, telephone pyaar and so many more. She was love
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Humayoun Apr 04, 2021 10:58am
Hey Nazooo how r u in heaven what's goings-on on those day's do you remembered me who i m anyway ur whole album's song's i listen here's i remember 80.90 era
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truth Apr 04, 2021 11:04am
Her bolly numbers are hits not her other albums. That itself shows who made her a star. The beautiful Zeenat made the songs bigger hits. Give credit where due
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Asif Apr 04, 2021 11:43am
We will miss you Nazia but your lovely song will remain with us forever.
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Asif Apr 04, 2021 11:45am
Very heart touching songs forever, we will miss you Nazia
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Adnan Mazher Khan Apr 04, 2021 12:51pm
Today's generation cannot imagine the popularity of Nazia Hassan in late 70's and early 80's. She was a phenomenal artists, yet so simple and down to earth.
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Abid ali Apr 04, 2021 04:25pm
Such a sad way for her to go.a beautiful lady,songs and melodies ahead of her time.legend.I can truly say I miss her although I’ve never seen her.
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Rock Solid Apr 04, 2021 05:00pm
Wonderful Talent! Gone Too soon, RIP
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Imran Igra Apr 04, 2021 06:45pm
I have yet to meet or listen to the likes of Nazia & Zohaib. They were truly the mainstream trendsetters in my early college days. May her soul Rest In Peace. Amen.
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Mansoor Apr 04, 2021 08:18pm
Khusi by nazia hassan demonstrates her full versatility as a singer. I have always find it best of the lot.
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Naeem Hassan Apr 04, 2021 11:37pm
My favourite singer all time ,really something his voice, when I am sad then i listen her songs ,but she was died very earlier.we miss
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Govind_Indian Apr 04, 2021 11:46pm
Two songs , Boom Boom and Ap jaisa koi meri zindagi mai yahya are pleasure to ears even today. Have heard them 100 times over and over again
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Ali Wadood Apr 05, 2021 12:45am
She was the best in the sub continent her first cassette was the best
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Faisal Saddar Apr 05, 2021 12:56am
Though quite difficult bcoz all songs are the Best, I still pick song Dosti
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Bye_Bye Apr 05, 2021 06:00am
"The world is celebrating what would have been the singer's 56th birthday." Your world is very small then.
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Arif Khan Apr 05, 2021 07:19am
Legend! A loss that will never be replaced. Grew up listening to her and now getting old listening to her! We will keep you alive Nazia!
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Gt Apr 05, 2021 08:21am
Was good singer particularly her song AAP JAISA in Indian film QURBANI.RIP dear we miss you in India too,
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Azmat Apr 05, 2021 05:44pm
She is and will forever remain deep in my heart. Her perilous journey and what she stood for will remain in everyone’s life she so deeply touched. She is gone but always will be remembered for the true genuine legacy she left behind in her presence and through her fantastic music . Love you always nazia ♥️
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sfomann Apr 05, 2021 10:33pm
grew up listing to her. what an icon. you will always be missed and remembered.
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Shahrukh Apr 06, 2021 02:11pm
I miss you miss your music tina charles some
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Shahrukh Apr 06, 2021 02:13pm
Nazia tina ok
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Taj Ahmad Apr 06, 2021 05:39pm
Great singer of her time and she died so young, RIP Nazia Hassan.
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Yunus Contractor Apr 09, 2021 01:16am
Aap jaisa
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