Happy Birthday Alamgir
By: Omair Alavi The King of Pop in Pakistan ΓÇô Alamgir ΓÇô celebrates his 62nd Birthday and no one can be happier than his fans. For those who donΓÇÖt know, Alamgir sang a few film songs earlier in his career before turning full throttle to pop singing and inspiring generations of musicians and singers. LetΓÇÖs take...
SAMAA | Omair Alavi - Posted: Aug 11, 2017 | Last Updated: 4 years ago
By: Omair Alavi
The King of Pop in Pakistan ΓÇô Alamgir ΓÇô celebrates his 62nd Birthday and no one can be happier than his fans. For those who donΓÇÖt know, Alamgir sang a few film songs earlier in his career before turning full throttle to pop singing and inspiring generations of musicians and singers. LetΓÇÖs take a look at some of his filmi and non filmi songs to join in the celebrations.
Hum Chalay To Hamare ΓÇô Jagir
This song has an interesting history ΓÇô Music composer Nisar Bazmi chose Alamgir after the rest of the playback singers refused to sing for him due to his issues with powerful people in the industry. Alamgir rescued his mentor and the song is still popular even after 4 decades.
Tum Meri Zindagi Ho ΓÇô Mom Ki Gudya
Robin Ghosh used Alamgir in a couple of his films including this one in which Alamgir sings with Mehnaz for Ghulam Mohiuddin and Shabnam. His voice for suited for the number as Gullu played a pop singer in the film!
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