Asad Amanat Ali singing in Program Rag Mala(PTV Live) -Lagi re tou se Laagi Najar SayyaN lagi

Asad Amanat Ali Khan (September 25, 1955- April 8, 2007) was a very popular classical, semi-classical and ghazal singer from Pakistan. Hailing from famous Patiala Gharana[1], Asad was son of famous musician Amanat Ali Khan. Asad Amanat Ali Khan died relatively young of heart attack on April 8, 2007 in London.
When he was 10 years old Asad recorded his first song, which featured on his grandfathers debut album. He had also been interested in academics and often said if not a singer, he would love to be a pilot. He joined a private institution however and began singing professionally after completing his F.A. He started his musical career performing "Thumri" and then went on to record some of his most popular Punjabi numbers and Ghazals, such as "Umra Lagian", "Zara Zara", "Kal Chaudwin Ki Raat", and "Ghar Wapas Jab". One of the songs that featured in almost every concert he performed, arguably his biggest hit, was "Insha Ji Utho" (Originally sung by his father).
Asad worked for Pakistan Television for several years. Nisar Bazmi, composer and PTV producer, who died one week before him, gave him his first break, introducing the artist to the world on live television. He retained his affiliation with television through the years, recording over 1,000 songs. Asad also contributed to the Pakistani film industry, featuring on a number of soundtracks. Moreover, he caught the attention of neighboring Bollywood and contributed to soundtracks there too.
Asad also sang as a member of singing duo with his uncle Hamid Ali Khan. Asad owed much of his early recognition to his late father's famous numbers. Quite often his concert would round off with "Insha'a Jee utho, abb cooch karo" (Get up O Insha! It's time to leave the world) — a song that finds another ironic reference in Asad's death. Ibn-e-Insha who wrote it, Amanat Ali and Asad Amanat who sang it — all died relatively young. Other than music and the family name, Asad inherited from his father a passion to act in films. But the affair was cut short after an unsuccessful attempt.
Asad Amanat Ali was also famed for his "soz-o-salam" recitations in Urdu describing the events of Karbala during Ashura in Muharram, and appeared on many radio and television specials about Karbala over the years before his death.

Death

He had visited London in January and was receiving treatment for a condition known as Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. He returned to Pakistan however during his treatment to receive the President's award of Pride of Performance. After receiving the award he had left Pakistan on April 3, 2007 for medical consultation, and while in England, on April 8, 2007 died in Cassiobury Park in London whilst enjoying an outing with the family. He had fallen to the ground and many attempts were made to revive him however, he had died instantaneously.
His medical tests were scheduled for the following week but he never got a chance to continue his treatment.
His body was brought back to his home country Pakistan for the burial. He was buried in Mominpura Graveyard Lahore.

His Work

Some of his superhit songs are listed below.
* Awaz Who Jado sa (Saheli) * Insha Ji Utho (Originally Sung by his father) * Ghar Wapis Jub ao gai tum * Umraan langiyaan pabbaan paahr * Pyaar Nahii Hai Sur Se Jisko * Abhi Kalion Mein * Diyaar Yaar Geya * Doob Gai Sub * Ghum Tera Hum Ne * Jo Bhi Dil Ki * Kal Chowdhwein Ki Raat * Zara zara dil meiN dard huaa * Apne haathoN kii lakiiroN meiN * Piya dekhan ko tarseiN morey

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[m4hnoor]

Kaa sey kahooN Manva ki baat???

[tauseefqau]

:-?

sochanable point hai...le'me think

[tauseefqau]

achha mujh se keh do...poora Ehtram kiya jaye ga dil ki baat ka :)

[terikasamesp]

LAJAWAB

[pirateseye1992]

awsum

[AhadVedux84]

out of this world

[desilva2007]

Golden people

[kuckudk]

Beautiful ! I donot have through knowledge of classical music, but i can appreciate classical Music. This one is very enchanting, I wish I could also sing like this.I have added it to my favourites. Thank you Tauseef, Thank you very much.

[meengla]

wah Wah!! Thank you so much!

[MajidKyn]

Brillianto. Again. Thanks.

Do you have the same by Hamid Ali Khan with Ustad Nafees on Sitar though? The one where Hamid Ali Khan and Ustad Nafees have a bit of "musical nok jhonk".... I hope you understand which one I am referring to...