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==Early life and career== |
==Early life and career== |
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Tassaduq Hussain was born in [[Patiala State|Patiala]], [[British India]] in 1930.<ref name=GoogleBooks>{{cite book|url=https://play.google.com/books/reader?id=Ol9C3lhd01QC&pg=GBS.PA254 |page= 254|author=M. A. Sheikh|title=Who's Who, Music in Pakistan -Tassaduq Hussain (page 254)|publisher=Google Books website|isbn=9781469191577}}</ref> He learned classical music from Ustad Ghafoor Khan. In addition, he learned music direction of films from Victor George.<ref name=GoogleBooks/> |
Tassaduq Hussain was born in [[Patiala State|Patiala]], [[British India]] in 1930.<ref name=GoogleBooks>{{cite book|url=https://play.google.com/books/reader?id=Ol9C3lhd01QC&pg=GBS.PA254 |page= 254|author=M. A. Sheikh|title=Who's Who, Music in Pakistan -Tassaduq Hussain (page 254)|publisher=Google Books website|isbn=9781469191577}}</ref> He learned classical music from Ustad Ghafoor Khan. In addition, he learned music direction of films from Victor George.<ref name=GoogleBooks/> |
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Tassaduq Hussain's debut film ''Chhoti Begum'' was released on 11 May 1956. It was a golden jubilee blockbuster. For [[Sabiha Khanum]], he employed vocalist [[Kausar Parveen]]'s voice.<ref name="daily times" /> |
Tassaduq Hussain's debut film ''Chhoti Begum'' was released on 11 May 1956. It was a golden jubilee blockbuster. For [[Sabiha Khanum]], he employed vocalist [[Kausar Parveen]]'s voice.<ref name="daily times" /> |
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He had a lucky year in 1957 as he scored two films, ''Daata'' and ''Nigaar''. [[Saleem Raza (singer)|Saleem Raza]]'s song "''Kar Saari Khataein Muaaf Meri''", became an instant hit in the earlier movie, which also starred ''Sabiha Khanum'' with [[Sudhir]] in the lead roles.<ref name="daily times" /> |
He had a lucky year in 1957 as he scored two films, ''Daata'' and ''Nigaar''. [[Saleem Raza (singer)|Saleem Raza]]'s song "''Kar Saari Khataein Muaaf Meri''", became an instant hit in the earlier movie, which also starred ''Sabiha Khanum'' with [[Sudhir]] in the lead roles.<ref name="daily times" /> |
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In 1958, Hussain received two films ''Naya Zamana'' and ''Naya Daur''. The 1960 movies ''Bhabi'' and ''Shahzadi'' included music by him. |
In 1958, Hussain received two films ''Naya Zamana'' and ''Naya Daur''. The 1960 movies ''Bhabi'' and ''Shahzadi'' included music by him. |
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For the movie ''[[Roopmati Baaz Bahadur]]'', Hussain got the President Award for best music director in 1960. He composed the music for "''[[Ghalib (film)|Ghalib]]''" and "''Zameen Ka Chand''" in 1961. Despite high expectations, Hussain's great score for the movie ''Ghalib'' failed to live up to the box office. With the exception of "''Hei Bus Kei Har Ik Unke''" which was recorded in a typical [[mujra]] style, the other [[ghazals]] were composed in a romantic way.<ref name="daily times" /> |
For the movie ''[[Roopmati Baaz Bahadur]]'', Hussain got the President Award for best music director in 1960. He composed the music for "''[[Ghalib (film)|Ghalib]]''" and "''Zameen Ka Chand''" in 1961. Despite high expectations, Hussain's great score for the movie ''Ghalib'' failed to live up to the box office. With the exception of "''Hei Bus Kei Har Ik Unke''" which was recorded in a typical [[mujra]] style, the other [[ghazals]] were composed in a romantic way.<ref name="daily times" /> |
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The 1962 movie ''Mera Kaya Qasur'' featured his compositions; "''Aye Maa Tujhe Main Dhundun Kahan''", "''Choro Haath Baat Karo''", "''Main Ban Ke Dulhan Nachun''", and "''Meri Bhabhi Nahin Tu Meri Maa Hai''". The songs "''Sehra Mubarak Ho''", and "''Tera Kaun Yahan''" were the result of the collaboration of Saleem Raza and Tasadduq Hussain. |
The 1962 movie ''Mera Kaya Qasur'' featured his compositions; "''Aye Maa Tujhe Main Dhundun Kahan''", "''Choro Haath Baat Karo''", "''Main Ban Ke Dulhan Nachun''", and "''Meri Bhabhi Nahin Tu Meri Maa Hai''". The songs "''Sehra Mubarak Ho''", and "''Tera Kaun Yahan''" were the result of the collaboration of Saleem Raza and Tasadduq Hussain. |
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After composing the score for the 1966 musical picture ''Hamrahi'', he gained considerable recognition. [[Masood Rana]] sang the soundtracks of the film and almost all of them rose to popularity.<ref name="daily times" /> |
After composing the score for the 1966 musical picture ''Hamrahi'', he gained considerable recognition. [[Masood Rana]] sang the soundtracks of the film and almost all of them rose to popularity.<ref name="daily times" /> |
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With the film ''[[Nai Laila Naya Majnu]]'', Hussain stayed active from 1969 to 1972. He created some thrilling gems using the voices of [[Ahmad Rushdi]] and [[Mala Begum| |
With the film ''[[Nai Laila Naya Majnu]]'', Hussain stayed active from 1969 to 1972. He created some thrilling gems using the voices of [[Ahmad Rushdi]] and [[Mala Begum|Mala]] for the film. The other movies were ''Shabistan'', ''Dastaan'', ''Road To Swat'', ''Naya Savera'', ''Ali Baba Chalis Chor'', ''Shahi Faqeer'', ''Rabb Di Shaan'', and ''[[Love in Jungle]]''.<ref name=citwf/> His last movie ''Haseena Maan Jayegi'' was released in 1980.<ref name="daily times">{{cite news |last1=Parvez |first1=Amjad |title=Remembering melody maker Tassaduq Hussain — the unsung hero |url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/646782/remembering-melody-maker-tassaduq-hussain-the-unsung-hero/ |work=Daily Times |date=July 28, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230321083019/https://dailytimes.com.pk/646782/remembering-melody-maker-tassaduq-hussain-the-unsung-hero/ |archive-date=21 March 2023}}</ref> |
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==Death== |
==Death== |
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| ''Sharir Kahin Kay Paas Aao Aa Bhi Jao'' ||Fayyaz Hashmi ||[[Irene Perveen]] || ''Dastaan'' (1969) |
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| ''Nadiya Ke Beech Gori Halchal Machaye Re'' ||Mauj Lakhnavi ||Masood Rana, [[Mala Begum| |
| ''Nadiya Ke Beech Gori Halchal Machaye Re'' ||Mauj Lakhnavi ||Masood Rana, [[Mala Begum|Mala]] || ''[[Nai Laila Naya Majnu]]'' (1969)<ref name="daily times" /> |
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| ''Haseena Dilruba'' ||Mauj Lakhnavi ||Ahmad Rushdi, Mala || ''Nai Laila Naya Majnu'' (1969) |
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Latest revision as of 02:54, 24 October 2024
Tassaduq Hussain | |
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| تصدق حسین | |
| Born | Lahore, Pakistan |
| Died | 13 January 1982 |
| Occupation | Film music director |
| Years active | 1956 – 1980 |
| Awards | Pride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan in 1960 |
Tassaduq Hussain (1930 – 13 January 1982) was a Pakistani film music director. He is known for composing playback music for the Lollywood movies Roopmati Baaz Bahadur (1960), Humrahi (1966), Zinda Laash (1967), and Nai Laila Naya Majnu (1969). He was honored with the Presidential Award in 1960.
Early life and career
[edit]Tassaduq Hussain was born in Patiala, British India in 1930.[1] He learned classical music from Ustad Ghafoor Khan. In addition, he learned music direction of films from Victor George.[1] Tassaduq Hussain's debut film Chhoti Begum was released on 11 May 1956. It was a golden jubilee blockbuster. For Sabiha Khanum, he employed vocalist Kausar Parveen's voice.[2]
He had a lucky year in 1957 as he scored two films, Daata and Nigaar. Saleem Raza's song "Kar Saari Khataein Muaaf Meri", became an instant hit in the earlier movie, which also starred Sabiha Khanum with Sudhir in the lead roles.[2]
In 1958, Hussain received two films Naya Zamana and Naya Daur. The 1960 movies Bhabi and Shahzadi included music by him. For the movie Roopmati Baaz Bahadur, Hussain got the President Award for best music director in 1960. He composed the music for "Ghalib" and "Zameen Ka Chand" in 1961. Despite high expectations, Hussain's great score for the movie Ghalib failed to live up to the box office. With the exception of "Hei Bus Kei Har Ik Unke" which was recorded in a typical mujra style, the other ghazals were composed in a romantic way.[2]
The 1962 movie Mera Kaya Qasur featured his compositions; "Aye Maa Tujhe Main Dhundun Kahan", "Choro Haath Baat Karo", "Main Ban Ke Dulhan Nachun", and "Meri Bhabhi Nahin Tu Meri Maa Hai". The songs "Sehra Mubarak Ho", and "Tera Kaun Yahan" were the result of the collaboration of Saleem Raza and Tasadduq Hussain.
After composing the score for the 1966 musical picture Hamrahi, he gained considerable recognition. Masood Rana sang the soundtracks of the film and almost all of them rose to popularity.[2]
With the film Nai Laila Naya Majnu, Hussain stayed active from 1969 to 1972. He created some thrilling gems using the voices of Ahmad Rushdi and Mala for the film. The other movies were Shabistan, Dastaan, Road To Swat, Naya Savera, Ali Baba Chalis Chor, Shahi Faqeer, Rabb Di Shaan, and Love in Jungle.[3] His last movie Haseena Maan Jayegi was released in 1980.[2]
Death
[edit]After a seven-year hiatus, Hussain passed away on 13 January 1982, not long after his final movie.[2]
Notable compositions
[edit]Hussain created music for 71 Urdu and Punjabi movies and composed around 408 songs:
| Song title | Lyricist | Singer(s) | Film |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kab Tak Raho Ge Aakhir Yon Door Door Hum Se | Qateel Shafai | Kausar Parveen | Chhoti Begum (1956)[3] |
| Mat Jaao Aaj Ki Raat Piya[2] | Qateel Shifai | Kausar Parveen | Chhoti Begum (1956)[2] |
| Kar Sari Khatayen Muaf Meri[2] | Qateel Shafai | Saleem Raza | Daata (1957)[3][2] |
| Mudat Hui Hai Yaar Ko Mehman Kiye Hue[2] | Mirza Ghalib | Noor Jehan | Ghalib (1961)[3][2] |
| Jiya Gayey Tara Ra Ra Rum, Gori Naache Chhanan Na Chhan, Taana Deray Taana Deray Na[4] | Mushir Kazmi | Naheed Niazi | Aik Dil Do Diwane (1964) (original composition by Tassaduq Hussain). This song's catchy tune gained popularity in the 1980s, when Benjamin Sisters sang it on PTV's Silver Jubilee show hosted by Anwar Maqsood. Later, Musarrat Nazir added to its popularity by also singing it on Pakistani television.[4] |
| Tumhi Ho Mehboob Mere | Khawaja Parvez | Masood Rana | Aina (1966) |
| Dil e Veeran Hai Teri Yaad Hai Tanhai Hai | Khawaja Pervaiz | Mehdi Hassan | Aina (1966) |
| Ho Gayi Zindgi Mujhe Piyari | Muzaffar Warsi | Masood Rana | Humrahi (1966)[3] |
| Naqsha Teri Judai Ka | Muzaffar Warsi | Masood Rana | Humrahi (1966) |
| Yaad Karta Hai Zamana Unhi Insaano Ko | Muzaffar Warsi | Masood Rana | Humrahi (1966)[2] |
| Aaj Khushi Se Jhoom Raha Hai | Professor Najmi | Ahmad Rushdi | Baghi Sardar (1966) |
| Dukhaye Dil Jo Kisi Ka | Muzaffar Warsi | Noor Jehan | Adalat (1968) |
| Qissa-e-Gham Mein Tera Naam Na Anay Den Gay | Fayyaz Hashmi | Mehdi Hassan | Dastaan (1969) |
| Sharir Kahin Kay Paas Aao Aa Bhi Jao | Fayyaz Hashmi | Irene Perveen | Dastaan (1969) |
| Nadiya Ke Beech Gori Halchal Machaye Re | Mauj Lakhnavi | Masood Rana, Mala | Nai Laila Naya Majnu (1969)[2] |
| Haseena Dilruba | Mauj Lakhnavi | Ahmad Rushdi, Mala | Nai Laila Naya Majnu (1969) |
| Ye Ada Ye Naaz Ye Andaz Aap Ka | Mauj Lakhnavi | Ahmad Rushdi, Mala | Road To Swat (1970)[3] |
Awards
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Result | Film | Ref. |
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| 1960 | Presidential Award | Arts | Won | Roopmati Baaz Bahadur | [2][5] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b M. A. Sheikh. Who's Who, Music in Pakistan -Tassaduq Hussain (page 254). Google Books website. p. 254. ISBN 9781469191577.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o Parvez, Amjad (28 July 2020). "Remembering melody maker Tassaduq Hussain — the unsung hero". Daily Times. Archived from the original on 21 March 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f "Tasadduq Hussain filmography". Complete Index To World Film (CITWF) website. Archived from the original on 25 May 2019. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
- ^ a b "Jiya Gayey tara ra ra rum - Aik Dil Do Diwane (1964)". Cineplot.com website. Archived from the original on 11 October 2011. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ "Awards for Film Industry (فلمی صنعت کے لیے صدارتی ایوارڈز تقسیم ہوئے) including the award for Tassaduq Hussain". Tareekh-e-Pakistan website. Archived from the original on 11 December 2023. Retrieved 26 June 2024.