Who is Shaukat Ali?
Shaukat Ali was born in 1873 in Rampur state in what is today Uttar Pradesh in India but later played role in partition of India on religious lines. He was educated at the Aligarh Muslim University. He was extremely fond of playing cricket, captaining the university team.
Where will Ameer Shaukat Ali’s funeral prayers be offered today?
According to his son Ameer Shaukat Ali, the funeral prayers will be offered today between Maghrib and Isha at at Samsani Johar Town in Lahore. Earlier Ameer had requested the singer’s fans for prayers following his deteriorating condition as he was undergoing treatment at Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Lahore.
What happened to the famous wartime patriotic singer Shaukat?
Shaukat, known for his war-time patriotic songs in the wars of 1965 and 1971, such as Saathion Mujahidon Jaag Utha Hai Sara Watan and Apna Quaid Aik Hai among many others, had been unwell for the past several years. He was also a recipient of the Pride of Performance award. Will Queen honour Andrew, Harry and Meghan on Jubilee?
Shaukat Ali was known for singing Sufi poetry with great vigor and a wide vocal range, for example Heer Waris Shah and Saif ul Maluk. Shaukat Ali received the ‘Voice of Punjab’ award in 1976.
What is the name of Shaukat Ali’s song?
His song “Kadi Te Hass Bol Vey” was used in the 2009 Indian movie Love Aaj Kal. He also released a track titled “Jagga”. Shaukat Ali has also given performances at the All Pakistan Music Conference events and also appeared frequently on Pakistani television shows.
What is the contribution of Shaukat Ali in Sufi music?
Shaukat Ali’s forte, and his everlasting contribution to subcontinental music, was his rendition of the legendary Punjabi Sufi epic “Saiful Malook” penned in the 19th century by Mian Muhammad Bakhsh (RA).
Who is the father of Pakistani singer Imran Shaukat Ali?
Shaukat Ali has also given performances at the All Pakistan Music Conference events and also appears frequently on Pakistani television shows. He is the father of Pakistani singers Imran Shaukat Ali and Mohsin Shaukat Ali.