If a picture speaks louder than words, then this image encapsulates the entire history of Pakistani music in one frame. Pictured above are pop singer Alamgir, king of ghazal Mehdi Hasan and melody queen Noor Jahan chatting over a cup of tea. The picture was taken at the 1977 Nigar Awards, where the maestros gathered to attend the award distribution ceremony. Madam and Khan sahab are no longer with us, and Alamgir has been diagnosed with double kidney failure. We wish Alamgir a speedy recovery and take this moment to remember two of music’s greatest artistes who will reside in our hearts till eternity.
Published in The Express Tribune, July 10th, 2014.
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