Nazia Hassan, “Queen of South Asian Pop”
Here in this article, we will discuss all Nazia Hassan. We’ll discuss the facts of its life history, biography, and about her death reason.
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Nazia Hassan Biography
Nazia Hassan is a famous Pakistani singer and known as ‘’Queen of the South Asian Pop’’. She is not only a pop singer but also a songwriter, best lawyer, and social activist. Nazia Hassan was born on April 3, 1965, and died on August 13, 2000. When we talk about popular singers in the Indian sub-continent, her name first comes into everyone’s mind. She earned a lot of fame in pop music, therefore, she is known as Queen of Pop. Her reason for fame was the pop song Disco Diwanee.
Early Life of Nazia Hassan
She was born in Karachi on April 3, 1965, and grew up there in early childhood. But, she went to London from early childhood to late childhood and grew up there. A famous or big Businessman Basir Hassan was her father and he was a great supporter of his daughter in her singing career. Her mother Muniza Basir was a great social worker. Nazia Hassan was the youngest sister of famous singers Zoheb (Brother) and Zara Hassan (Sister).
Here is the list of Nazia Hassan Family Members
About Education
Nazia Hassan earned her Graduate degree from the American International University (Richmond) London. She completed her graduation from Richmond in Economics. She is also a lawyer and earned her law degree from Landon during her successful career in music.
Marriage of Nazia Hassan
Nazia Hassan married Mirza Ishtiaq Baig on March 30, 1995. Mirza Ishtiaq Baig was a Pakistani Businessman. This was an arranged marriage between Nazia Hassan and Ishtiaq Baig. After some time of her marriage, Nazia Hassan faced a critical situation in her life. There were a lot of complications in marriage life she faced every moment. According to Islamic law, she decided to get divorced.
She was finally Divorced by Mirza Ishtiaq Baig three months after her death. Before her death, she accused her ex-husband of physical abuse and poisoning her while giving testimony to UK High Court. Later on, Mirza Ishtiaq Baig started miss-information on social media about Nazia Hassan’s Personal Life. Ishtiaq Baig claimed on social media that he wanted to live with Nazia Hassab till her death. Greater concerns were reported from her fans about the character and moral values of her ex-husband.
Death Reason of Nazia Hassan
It is said that Queen of Pop Nazia Hassan was died due to Lung Cancer at the age of 35 in Landon on August 13, 2000. Three days before death her condition was severe and she had been admitted to the North London Hospital. The day before she died she was feeling mild recovery from the severe condition and also feeling well. Doctors thought that she will be able to go home but this day was not in her favor.
She was coughing severely roundabout at 9:15 AM and called her mother Muniza to the hospital. Unfortunately, she was died after severe coughing within a minute due to pulmonary embolism. Nazia Hassan was buried at Hendon Cemetery (Muslin Section) on September 5, 2000, in London. It is said that Nazia Hassan was died as an unhappy person as like in pain. During an interview with express tribune, her brother Zoheb Hassan said this one.
Pop Singing Career
Nazia Hassan along with his brother Zoheb Hassan broke the records of over a 65million worldwide in the 1980s. Nazia Hassan made her singing career in 1980 in the Indian film Qurbani with the song title ‘’Ap Jaisa Koi’’. She won the FILMFARE Award due to best playback performance or singing at the age of 15. She was admired for her songs and was the youngest, as well as first Pakistani female, was awarded to do so. She is still the youngest recipient of the award to this day.
The reason for Nazia Hassan’s fame was her album ‘’Disco Diwane’’ which was published in 1981. This album was charted in 14 different countries around the world and at that time this was the best-selling Asian album. The English language track of this song ‘’Disco Diwane’’ from the album made her the first Pakistani singer chart in the UK. She started her singing career at the age of 10 years.
Journey of Professional Career
During the 1970s on PTV, Nazia Hassan was a fantastic singer who started her singing career as a child artist. After that, she was started her professional career in singing by singing a popular Bollywood song ‘’Ap Jaisa Koi’’ in the 1980s.
This popular song was used in the film Qurbani and at that time Nazia Hassan was at the age of 15. This song was considered a super hit Bollywood pop song tune at that time. Nazia and her brother Zoheb Hassan performed a number of songs for the Bollywood stars. In the 1980s, Disco Diwane was the first album Nazia and Zoheb Hassan released and here she was becoming the first backup singer.
Her album ‘’Disco Diwane’’ was not gained fame only in Pakistan but also in the UK, India, Russia, the Caribbean, and Latin America. The copies of this album were more sold in India and Pakistan at that time. Her second album ‘’Boom Boom’’ was released in 1982, and was featured in the Bollywood film ‘’star’’.
This second album ‘’boom boom’’ was likewise a box office success. After following that year in 1984, she released another album ‘’Young Tarang’’. This was the first Pakistani music video album that was directed by Kathy Rose and David Rose in London.
It was 3rd studio album of Nazia Hassan that was most popular in the whole of Asia. It was a great moment for Pakistan’s music industry or business. The most famous song on this album was ‘’Ankein Milany Waly’’.
4th one album was ‘’Hotline’’ by Nazia and zoheb Hassan released in 1987 by Pakistani pop music.
In 1991, she released her fifth and final album, “Camera Camera,” which was her final record as a singer. The Pet Shop Boys of London had an effect on the album.
Nazia Hassan List of Albums
| Nazia Hassan List of Albums |
| 1st ‘’Disco Diwane’’ -1980s |
| 2nd ‘’Boom Boom’’ -1982 |
| 3rd ‘’Young Tarang’’ -1984 |
| 4th ‘’Hotline’’ -1987 |
| 5th ‘’Camera Camera’’ -1991 |
Nazia Hassan TV Show Hosting Career
Nazia Hassan performed different hosting shows. She proved herself as a good host while participating in PTV. She also participated in a number of different musical TV shows like ‘’Sung Sung’’ with Soil Rana in 1988. Her brother Zoheb Hassan also co-hosted the show. This show was produced by Shoaib Mansoor. She was also hosting ‘’Dhanak’’ on PTV at the same time.
Nazia Hassan Songs-Reason of Fame
- Aap Jaisa Koi (1980)
- Disco Deewane (1981)
- Our Love Last Forever LP (1981)
- Get a Little Closer LP (1982)
- Star/Boom Boom (1982)
- Dreamer Devane LP (1983)
- Young Tarang (1984)
- Ilzaam (1986)
- Main Bulwan (1986)
- Sheela (1987)
- Hotline (1987)
- Then He Kissed Me LP (1988)
- Saaya (1989)
- Dhanak (1989)
- Camera Camera (1992)
- Pro Audio Show (1995)
- Signature (Suno Suno & Himat Se) (2017)
Achievements/Awards
Nazia Hassan was awarded different awards due to her pop singer album ‘’Disco Diwane’’ in 1981. She broke the Asian record and was appreciated by people from 14 different countries. She earned fame Nationally and Internationally. Nazia Hassan was awarded due to pride performance as a female playback singer with the ‘’FilmFare’’ Award from ‘’Boom Boom’’.
Every year on Nazia Hassan’s birthday, Google honors her. Imagines her performing with her famed flowing hair and dupatta, and the disco balls of the 1980s glinting behind her. People from Australia, Canada, Iceland, New Zealand, and Pakistan saw her 53rd birthday from Google.
In 2014, her son Harris earned a doctorate degree from Richmond American University in London.
List of awards
The list of awards is given below
| The list of awards is given below |
| 1. Pride of Performance |
| 2. Filmfare Best Female Playback Award |
| 3. Golden Disc Award |
| 4. Double Platinum Award |
Nazia Hassan Social Career
Nazia Hassan worked for social issues many times in her life journey. She was concerned about advanced social causes especially issues of the children, youth, and worked for women empowerment. She was a supporter of the Inner Wheel Club of India and helped them to collect funds. In Pakistan, she founded an organization named Battle against Narcotics (BAN) and became an active member of the Pakistan National Youth Organization, and worked for the voice of women.
Death Anniversary!
Once a decade Almighty sits Himself a chair and sculptures a fairy, and then breathes into it from His love, care and kindness; #NaziaHassan was one of those exclusive creations. A voice of oceans’ mermaid with a pure heart.
Her Last Interview
People like #NaziaHassan are rare & found once in centuries. She left behind a legacy that will always remain unmatched shoes that will always remain unfilled. Gone too soon, perhaps to stay young & beautiful forever in our hearts & in our memories
FAQ
How died Nazia Hassan?
Nazia Hassan died due to Lung Cancer.
When Nazia Hassan Died?
She died of lung cancer on August 13, 2000, in London.
How old was Nazia Hassan when she died?
She was 35 years old when she died.
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