Noor Jehan

(1926-2000)

Pakistani singer and actress

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Noor Jehan (21 September 1926 – 23 December 2000) was a Pakistani playback singer and actress who worked in both British India and later in Pakistan's cinema. Her career lasted over six decades, during which she recorded 10,000 songs. Jehan had proficiency in Hindustani classical music, as well as in other genres such as Punjabi and Sindhi. She made her directorial debut with the film Chann Wey in 1951, becoming the first female film director in Pakistan. She is recognized for her contributions to music in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in Pakistan. She was given the title of Malika-e-Tarannum ("Queen of Melody") in Pakistan.

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Born	Allah Wasai 21 September 1926 Kasur, Punjab, British India
Died	23 December 2000 (aged 74) Karachi, Pakistan
Zodiac	Virgo
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Syed Shaukat Hussain Rizvi 1914-1999 · Indian film director · m. 1942; div. 1953 info edit

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Ejaz Durrani 1935-2021 · Pakistani actor · m. 1959; div. 1971 info edit

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