Nighat Seema

Nighat Seema
نگہت سیما
Born(1946-07-18)18 July 1946
Ajmer, British India
Died4 April 2006(2006-04-04) (aged 59)
Karachi, Pakistan
NationalityPakistani
Occupations
Years active1964 - 2006
SpouseTaj Multani (husband)
ChildrenAhsan Ali Taj (son)
Sana Ali (daughter)

Nighat Seema was a Pakistani radio and film singer during the era of 60s and 70s. She is known for singing semi-classical songs, ghazals, and playback singing.[1][2] She was the mother of music composer Ahsan Ali Taj.

Early life and family

Seema was born in Ajmer. She belonged to a Bengali family that had settled in Karachi.[3][4]

Singing career

Seema was a radio singer who used to sing at different radio stations of East and West Pakistan.[3][5][6] She got her musical training from the classical singer Tufail Niazi.[7] Her career as a playback singer started with film Chhoti Behan that was released in 1964.[3][8] She sang solo songs and also duets with Irene Perveen, Ahmed Rushdi,and Masood Rana for 37 Urdu and Punjabi movies.[9]

Seema recorded many semi-classical songs, ghazals, patriotic songs, and Kalam-e-Iqbal for Radio Pakistan and Pakistan Television.[10][11] Besides Urdu and Punjabi songs, she also vocalized songs in Bengali, Sindhi and Pashto languages.[3][12]

Personal life

Seema was married to the folk singer Taj Multani who died in 2018.[3] They both had a daughter named Sana Ali and a son named Ahsan Ali Taj who also adopted the singing career.[13]

Death

Seema died on 4 April 2006 in Karachi.[14] She was laid to rest in Wadi e Hussain Cemetery in Karachi.[14]

Film

  • 1964 (Film: Chhoti Behan - Urdu) ... Ashkon Kay Diye, Sadqay Tujh Peh A Chand, Music: Lal Mohammad Iqbal, Poet: Sehba Akhtar,
  • 1964 (Film: Chhoti Behan - Urdu) ... Geet Gati Hayn Khawabon Ki Parchhaian, Pyar Lenay Lag Phir Say, Singer(s): Nighat Seema, Masood Rana, Music: Lal Mohammad Iqbal, Poet: Masroor Anwar
  • 1964 (Film: Chhoti Behan - Urdu) ... Kali Hasraton Ki Na Khil Saki, Tera Pyar Ras Na Aa Saka, Singer(s): Nighat Seema, Masood Rana, Music: Lal Mohammad Iqbal, Poet: Masroor Anwar
  • 1968 (Film: Mahal - Urdu) ... Awaz Jab Bhi Den Ham, Pehchan Jayie Ga, Singer(s): Mehdi Hassan, Nighat Seema, Music: Rasheed Attray, Poet: Fyaz Hashmi
  • 1970 (Film: Jalay Na Kyun Parvana - Urdu) ... Jab Bhi Tumharay Husn Kay Jalway Bikhar Geye, Singer(s): Ahmad Rushdi, Nighat Seema, Music: Nashad, Poet: Taslim Fazli
  • 1971 (Film: Afshan - Urdu) ... Mili Hay Aaj Zamanay Ki Har Khushi Mujh Ko, Singer(s): Ahmad Rushdi, Nighat Seema, Music: Nashad, Poet: Taslim Fazli

Radio

  • Wo Keh Gaye Thay Keh Aaen Gey Hum, Poet: Innam Bakhsh Nasikh
  • Baat Karni Mujhe Mushkil Kabhi Aisi To Na Thi, Poet: Bahadur Shah Zafar
  • Wo Harfe Raaz Keh Sikha Gaya Hai Mujh Ko Junoon, Poet: Allama Muhammad Iqbal
  • Tu Abhi Reh Guzar Mein Hai Qaid e Maqam Se Guzar, Poet: Allama Muhammad Iqbal

Television

  • Ye Kavita Pakistani Hai

References

  1. ^ Illustrated Weekly of Pakistan, Volume 19, Issues 36-52. Pakistan Herald Publications. p. 36.
  2. ^ Accessions List, South Asia, Volume 2. New Delhi, India : Library of Congress Office. p. 979.
  3. ^ a b c d e "ریڈیو اور فلمی دنیا کی معروف گلوکارہ نگہت سیما کی برسی". ARY News. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
  4. ^ Who's Who: Music in Pakistan. Xlibris Corporation. p. 196.
  5. ^ Illustrated Weekly of Pakistan. Pakistan Herald Publications. p. 36.
  6. ^ Illustrated Weekly of Pakistan, Volume 15. Pakistan Herald Publications. p. 10.
  7. ^ The Pakistan Review. Lahore, Ferozsons. p. 45.
  8. ^ Orient, Volume 1. Karachi Magazine. p. 7.
  9. ^ Teenager, Volume 4. M.M. Ahmed. p. 24.
  10. ^ Illustrated Weekly of Pakistan, Volume 15, Issues 23-33. Pakistan Herald Publications. p. 14.
  11. ^ Illustrated Weekly of Pakistan. Pakistan Herald Publications. p. 35.
  12. ^ Karachi, Megacity of Our Times. Karachi : Oxford Univ. Press. p. 402.
  13. ^ Humdam, Younas. "جنگ کھیڈ نیں ہوندی زنانیاں دی". Express News. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
  14. ^ a b "Nighat Seema, Singer". Tareekh-e-Pakistan. Archived from the original on 28 November 2021. Retrieved 28 November 2021.