Renowned singer Mehnaz passes away

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's renowned singer Mehnaz Begum passed away after protracted illness at the age of 54-55 on Saturday, DawnNews reported.

Media reports said she was going to United States for her treatment, when she breathed her last in Bahrain.

Mehnaz had sung a variety of genres but specializes in ghazal, thumri, dadra, kahyal, drupad and reciting salam, noha and marsiya.

She was the daughter of celebrated sub-continental singer Kajjan Begum and the famous government officer Abdullah Tasnim, but when she realized fame, she changed her maiden name to the current one.

The famous Pakistani singer had moved to the United States due to her illness.

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Aamir

Jan 19, 2013 08:31pm

She had a won a wonderful voice. Her film songs were brilliant. Very sad news.

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Khalid

Jan 20, 2013 12:46pm

RIP...

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Asad

Jan 20, 2013 10:11am

Rest in Peace Mehnaz!! Thanks for bringing happiness and peace to our scoiety and people through your beautiful voice. May Allah bless you with mercy and love!

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Aqil Siddiqi

Jan 20, 2013 02:12am

In last two years, we lost some big time artists, Mehdi Hasan, Moin Akhtar and now Mehnaz. May, they all go to Heaven (Ameen)

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Jamshed Khan

Jan 21, 2013 01:59pm

You've got problem with that? Isn't that personal? We Pakistanis are so good at passing judgement without knowing full facts.

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Nasr

Jan 20, 2013 02:14am

A singer of class. A very sober person she was. May Allah bestow his mercy upon her and may her soul rest in peace.

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Aiza

Jan 20, 2013 04:41pm

Will miss your beautiful voice, grace and dignity. Rest in peace, lovely lady!

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Laila Khan

Jan 19, 2013 04:47pm

sad news but i think she never married

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saleem

Jan 19, 2013 04:02pm

sad news, may the soul rest in eternal peace. I hope government would recognize her service to the country by naming a landmark in her name.

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Faraz

Jan 19, 2013 03:43pm

An Icon leaves us. Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Rajyoun. Mehnaz ji! You were an iconic figure in your own right. May Allah bless your soul. Aameen

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Amir

Jan 19, 2013 03:37pm

really sad news :(

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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad

Jan 19, 2013 03:25pm

INNA LILLA HAY WAA INNA ILLEHEY RAJAYOON. May God Almighty bless her soul in peace and solace at Jannatual Firdous and grant the family, friends, associates, peers, pals, relatives, colleagues and fans the fortitude and courage to bear this irreparable loss. Aameen, Tsum Aameen.

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RHS

Jan 20, 2013 01:54am

Rest In Peace and Allah bless you for all that you did to entertain South-Asians during your short life.

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Tariq Mahmood

Jan 19, 2013 04:16pm

She was a great singer- God bestow upon her blessing and place in Jinat-ul-Firdous Ameen

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saylani

Jan 19, 2013 03:14pm

May God rest her soul in peace ." Amen"