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Queen of Sindhi music who took Sufi music to the next level of spirituality, Abida Parveen was honoured with life time achievement award at the Kaladharmi Begum Akhtar Academy of Ghazal in India.
Perveen is an internationally acclaimed singer of Sindhi descent who received training from her father Ustaad Ghulam Haider. She started her career with Radio Pakistan, Hyderabad, in 1973 after which there was no looking back.
On receiving the award, Perveen said: “I am honoured to receive a lifetime achievement award from the Begum Akhtar Academy of Ghazal. It is a proud moment!
During the award ceremony, Parveen also sang her famous ghazal 'Lal meri pat rakhiyo bhala jhoole laalan'.
Parveen has been awarded Pakistan;s Award for Pride of Performance in 1982 and the Sitara-e-Imtiaz in 2005.
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Oct 09, 2012 08:22am
This is Incredible India....where as Indian singers are not able to perform in Pakistan.
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Oct 09, 2012 11:42am
Well done India..
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Oct 09, 2012 07:11am
Dhoondo gay agar mulkoon mulkoon, milnay kay nahin nayab hain hum !!
She is indeed a living legend and one of the greatest ghazal and sufi singers.
We should thank the music lovers of India.
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Oct 09, 2012 04:01pm
who say so indian singers are not able to perform in Pakistan ? , Kumar sanu and alka yagnik were in live concert in Karachi gymkhana few months ago
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Oct 09, 2012 06:18pm
long live Abida Pakistan zindaabad
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Oct 09, 2012 11:14am
She is allow to perform in pakistan , and she is performing.
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Oct 09, 2012 09:41pm
Please try not to spin googlies here, you saw what happened just a few days ago
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Oct 09, 2012 12:10pm
She is the pride of entire Indian Subcontinent
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Oct 09, 2012 07:21am
I attended 3 live shows of Abida Parveen in 2003 or 4(First one), then 2005 and 2007 at Humayun's tomb. I have also been fortunate to attend live concert of Reshma at Qutub Minar, and Farida Khanum at Kamani Auditorium. All the artists are exceptional . Unfortunately, i have missed Nusrat sahabs concert, when he performed in Delhi. Thank you Pakistan.
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Oct 10, 2012 12:33am
Bravo Abida, may Allah give you long and healthy life. Amen.
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Oct 09, 2012 12:37pm
She really deserves !
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Oct 09, 2012 10:46am
one can judge for himself, who is initiating 'good relationship' India or Pakistan?
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Oct 09, 2012 08:25am
Indeed a great singer and a very humble person. Unfortunately, the music support to Abida has been below average. With such a powerful voice, Abida needs somebody like Yani to give music support. No doubt, Abida PArveen is pride of Sindh and Pakistan.
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Oct 09, 2012 10:26am
Matchless singer, one of her own kind. Great Job!
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Oct 09, 2012 10:30am
well even Pakistani singers are not allowed to perform in Pakistan.
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Oct 09, 2012 11:57am
A truly gifted singer, and a real ambassador of peace and harmony; may she live long and continue her Sufi message of love and harmony.
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Oct 10, 2012 08:59am
This is called Indian Spirit ! we respect people from across the border unlike Pak who just spreads hatred against India yet still enjoy Indian Movies, music, TV shows etc.
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Oct 10, 2012 08:46am
a living legend and pride of pakistan
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Oct 10, 2012 08:35am
May God bless Abida Parveen , I met her twice in Karachi, She is fantastic. She is big asset to subcontinent
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Oct 10, 2012 08:16am
What Happened ???????
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Oct 10, 2012 07:33am
You're welcome brother/sister :)
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Oct 10, 2012 06:46am
Yeah.....whenever there be a petty issue ..India will staet behaving like a child with candies...and start departing all these stars and taking backing all the awards......etc....etc...hahahahaha
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Oct 09, 2012 05:37am
Love Abida... long live the sufi queen
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Oct 10, 2012 06:16am
Many congratulations for her. She is the soul of Sindhi Sufi Kalaam. Her voice, its movements and rythm mesmorizes the listeners.
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Oct 09, 2012 05:46pm
more then that ,long live sufi concept of islam
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Oct 10, 2012 05:54am
Better check ur statements..Singers of both countries perform in the other...Do u forget Lata Mangaeskar singing Pakistani national Anthem??? Adnan sami sings for India..And I recently heard of several rock bands of both countries performing in the other...
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Oct 10, 2012 05:22am
Aur toa sub theek hai, but 'Laal meri put' is not a ghazal. It is more of a qawwali.
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Oct 09, 2012 07:28am
well done and keep it on
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Oct 10, 2012 04:53am
That's funny. If your are actually rating an award as the only gesture for good relationship then my friend let me update you on this one. One of the top hero of indian film industry, Mr. Dilip Kumar has also received an award from Pakistan in the year 1998, he was awarded the Nishan-e-Pakistan, the highest civilian award conferred by the government of Pakistan. He is the second Indian to receive the award; the first was former Indian prime minister Morarji Desai. Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray urged Dilip Kumar to return Nishan-e-Pakistan. There you go, less talk more action...
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Oct 09, 2012 05:44pm
do check the tezeeb festival happening in karachi,before commenting
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Oct 10, 2012 03:54am
While Pakistani singer is getting an award in India, Indian vocalist Vidya Shah is performing in Karachi at the Tehzeeb Festival. How nice.
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Oct 09, 2012 07:24am
its great to hear that.. I hope we get enough talent in time..
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Oct 09, 2012 01:05pm
Yes, thank you.
They all count but to make it clear is this the same as being recognised by the Indian government?
The academy and the government are at 2 very different levels.
Nevertheless, appreciate the gesture.
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Oct 09, 2012 06:33am
We love and proud our legend Aabida Perveen
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Oct 09, 2012 03:01pm
She transcends boundaries, regions and religions. She is a true ambassador for peace and tolerance.
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Oct 09, 2012 09:50am
Thats great! Abida ji, we pray for your best health and life. May you live long,ameen.
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