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Shahenshah-e-Ghazal Ustad
Mehdi Hassan Khan
NI HI TI PP
مہدی حسن خان
Born(1927-07-18)18 July 1927[1]
Luna, Jaipur State, British India
Died13 June 2012(2012-06-13) (aged 84)[2][3]
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Occupations
  • Singer
  • Music composer
Years active1957–1999
AwardsPride of Performance (1985)
Nigar Awards for Best Male Playback Singer
HonoursNishan-e-Imtiaz (2006)
Hilal-e-Imtiaz (2010)
Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (2004)
Musical career
GenresGhazal
Instruments
Labels
Websitemehdihassan.com

Mehdi Hassan Khan NI PP TI HI (Urdu: مہدی حسن خاں; 18 July 1927 – 13 June 2012), known as Mehdi Hassan, was a Pakistani ghazal singer and playback singer of great renown. Known as Shahenshah-e-Ghazal (شہنشاہِ غزل, "Emperor of Ghazal"), he is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential figures in the history of ghazal singing.[4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11] Known for his "haunting" baritone voice,[12] Hassan is credited with bringing ghazal singing to a worldwide audience. He is unique for his melodic patterns and maintaining integrity of the ragas in an innovative way.

Born into a family of Kalawant musicians, Hassan was naturally inclined towards music from a young age. He influenced generations of singers from diverse genres, from Jagjit Singh[13] to Parvez Mehdi.[14] He earned numerous awards and accolades during his lifetime and remained a leading singer of Pakistani film industry, along with contemporary playback singer Ahmed Rushdi; it is estimated that Hassan sang for over 300 films during his career.[3] For his contributions to the arts, Hassan was awarded the Nishan-e-Imtiaz, Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, Pride of Performance, and Hilal-e-Imtiaz by the Government of Pakistan.[3]

Early life

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Hassan was born on 18 July 1927 into a mixed Pathan-Mughal family[1] in the village of Luna, then located in the Jaipur State of the Rajputana Agency in British India but now in the Indian state of Rajasthan, into a family of traditional musicians.[12] He claims to be the 16th generation of hereditary musicians hailing from the Kalawant clan of musicians who have been ustads and teachers to royal families, including the kings of Nepal.[15] Hassan started singing at the age of 4-5 and writing lyrics and composing music at the age of 6[15] but began his formal musical training in Hindustani classical music at the age of 8,[16] completing it with his father Ustad Azeem Khan and uncle Ustad Ismail Khan who were both traditional dhrupad singers.[17] Hassan started performing at a young age, his first professional performance being before the Maharaja of Baroda at the age of 8;[15] by the time he was 18 years old, Hassan is said to have mastered the classical singing forms of dhrupad, dadra, thumri, and khayal, and started performing at royal courts with his brother Ghulam Qadir.[18] Hassan started his career primarily as a thumri exponent.[19] His first concert of dhrupad and khayal with his elder brother is reported to have been held in Fazilka Bungla, near present DC House (1935) of undivided Punjab. His elder brother Pandit Ghulam Qadir also was instrumental in sharpening his skills.[17] Instruments he would master include the harmonium as well the jal tarang.[15]

Hassan credited his aristocratic upbringing and early training with instilling discipline and physical stamina that shaped his musical career. He stated that, despite not completing formal education due to the demands of music, his daily routine involved rigorous physical exercise, religious observance, and extended hours of vocal practice. Hassan recalled that his father emphasized physical fitness and discipline as essential to becoming a successful singer, and he attributed this regimen to his ability to sing continuously for up to 52 hours without experiencing breathlessness.[15]

After the partition of India in 1947, the 20-year-old Hassan and his family migrated to Pakistan, carrying little with them by way of material belongings. The family proceeded to his paternal aunt's house who lived in a village, Chak No 111/7R, near Chichawatni. They suffered severe financial hardships in their new country. Hassan initially started working in nearby Chichawatni, in a bicycle shop Mughal Cycle House and later became a car and diesel tractor mechanic.[20] Despite the financial hardships, he kept up his singing practice on a daily basis.[12]

Singing career

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In 1957, Hassan was again given the opportunity to sing on Radio Pakistan, primarily as a thumri singer and later as a ghazal performer,[21] which earned him recognition within the musical fraternity. He had a passion for Urdu poetry, and therefore, he began to experiment by singing ghazals on a part-time basis. He cites radio officers Z.A. Bukhari and Rafiq Anwar as additional influences in his progression as a ghazal singer.[22] He first sang on Radio Pakistan in 1952.[12] His first film song was "Nazar Milte Hi Dil Ki Bat Ka Charcha Na Ho Jaye" film Shikhar in 1956. This song was written by poet Yazdani Jalandhari and its music was composed by Asghar Ali M. Husain. In 1964, his ghazal for a film Farangi, "Gulon mein rang bharay, baad-e-naubahar chale" written by renowned Pakistani poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz and composed by Rasheed Attre, gave him a major breakthrough into the Pakistani film industry and he never looked back after that.[22][23] Even the original ghazal poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz stopped reciting it in his 'mushairas' (poetry reciting events) and, instead, recommended that the audience ask Hassan to sing it for them because the poet jokingly used to say that the ghazal belonged to Hassan after its popularity.[17]

In October 2010, Saregama released "Sarhadein" in which his first and last duet song Tera Milna featuring Hassan and Lata Mangeshkar was released. This song was composed by Hassan and written by Farhat Shahzad. Hassan recorded it in Pakistan in 2009, and Mangeshkar later heard the track and recorded her part in India in 2010, and the song was later mixed for a duet. The same duet was also sung by Hassan and Noor Jehan.

Following a severe illness in the late 1980s, Hassan cut back on his singing, eventually stepping down from playback singing altogether.[19] Later, due to the severity of his illness, he completely departed from music.

Death

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Hassan suffered from a serious chronic lung condition for a few years before his death.[24] He also received treatment for lung, urinary tract, and chest ailments at several hospitals in Pakistan for about 12 years prior to his death.[16][25] Towards the end of 2000, he suffered his first stroke while in Kerala, India.[26] In 2005, he was taken to India for ayurvedic treatment where he was welcomed by A.B. Vajpayee, Dilip Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar and many of his Indian fans. He suffered his second stroke soon after he returned from India which left him with speech impairments[27] and limited his physical mobility.[24] Hassan developed a severe chest infection and breathing difficulties in the days preceding his death.[16] He died of multiple organ failure[28] on 13 June 2012 at Aga Khan University Hospital in Karachi.[20]

Tributes

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Hassan is widely regarded as one of the greatest singers in the sub-continent[29][30] and is said to have revolutionized the way ghazals were sung.[31] In 1977, Indian playback singer Lata Mangeshkar was so moved by his dulcet vocals during a New Delhi concert that she reportedly said, "Aisa lagta hai ke unke gale mein bhagwan boltein hain" (it seems as though like God is singing through his voice).[17] On 18 July 2018, the day of his 91st birthday, Google featured Hassan on its homepage doodle.[32] Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani paid tribute to Hassan, calling him "an icon who mesmerized music lovers" for decades.[20] Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh stated that Hassan "brought the sub-continental Sufi sensibilities to life through his songs,"[33][34] and that "the influence of his passion for Urdu poetry and initial grooming in Dhrupad tradition earned for him a special place in the world of music."[28]

Musicians and his students worldwide

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Some of the musicians who are associated with him :

  • Ustad Pir Bakhsh, Tabla player
  • Ustad Mohammed Hussain
  • Ustad Tari Khan, Tabla player

Some of his students are:

  • Pervaiz Mehdi
  • Talat Aziz
  • Rajkumar Rizvi
  • Ghulam Abbas
  • Salamat Ali
  • Afzal, Munni Subhani
  • Rehan Ahmed Khan
  • Shamshad Husain Chanda
  • Shahnaz Begum (Bangladesh)
  • Yasmin Mushtari (Bangladesh)
  • Irshad Ali Mehdi
  • Hariharan
  • Tari Khan
  • Amir Yaseen
  • Syed Zeeshan Ali (London UK)
  • Alamgir Mir (London)
  • Israr Chishti

Family

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Mehdi Hassan had 14 children.[35] As many as 8 of his sons were active in the field of music. Unfortunately two of his sons passed away. List of his sons.

  • Tariq Mehdi Hassan (Versatile Playback Singer)
  • Arif Mehdi Hassan (Deceased) was Classical Tabla Player
  • Asif Mehdi Hassan (Deceased) was a Playback & Ghazal Singer
  • Kamran Mehdi Hassan Playback & Ghazal Singer)
  • Imran Mehdi Hassan (Classical Tabla Player & Versatile Singer)
  • Faizan Mehdi Hassan (Versatile Ghazal Singer).
  • Sajjad Mehdi Hassan (Deceased) (D.S.P Punjab Police)
  • Shahzad Mehdi Hassan ( Ghazal Singer)
  • Waris Hassan Mehdi ( Pop Singer)[27]
  • Sadiq Mehdi Hasan (Excise Officer)

Awards

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Pride of Performance Award Recipient
Date1985
CountryIslamic Republic of Pakistan
Presented byIslamic Republic of Pakistan
Websitehttp://www.mehdihassan.com/ Edit this on Wikidata
Hilal-i-Imtiaz Award Recipient
Date2010
CountryIslamic Republic of Pakistan
Presented byIslamic Republic of Pakistan
Websitehttp://www.mehdihassan.com/ Edit this on Wikidata
Nishan-e-Imtiaz Award Recipient
Date2012
CountryIslamic Republic of Pakistan
Presented byIslamic Republic of Pakistan
Websitehttp://www.mehdihassan.com/ Edit this on Wikidata

Civilian honours

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The following civilian honours have been conferred on him, in chronological order.[36]

The Government of India

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The Government of Nepal

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The Government of Pakistan

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Nigar Awards

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  • 1964–Nigar Award for Best Male Playback Singer for Farangi
  • 1968–Nigar Award for Best Male Playback Singer for Saiqa
  • 1969–Nigar Award for Best Male Playback Singer for Zarqa
  • 1972–Nigar Award for Best Male Playback Singer for Meri Zindagi Hai Naghma
  • 1973–Nigar Award for Best Male Playback Singer for Naya Rasta
  • 1974–Nigar Award for Best Male Playback Singer for Sharafat
  • 1975–Nigar Award for Best Male Playback Singer for Zeenat
  • 1976–Nigar Award for Best Male Playback Singer for Shabana
  • 1977–Nigar Award for Best Male Playback Singer for Aaina
  • 1999–Nigar Award Special Millennium Award

He had been the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions: the Tamgha-i-Imtiaz granted to him by Gen Ayub Khan; the Pride of Performance bestowed on him by Gen Ziaul Haq; and the Hilal-i-Imtiaz conferred by Gen Pervez Musharraf. Besides the Nigar Film and Graduate Awards from Pakistan, he was presented the Saigal Award in Jalandhar, India, in 1979, whereas the Gorkha Dakshina Bahu Award was given to him in Nepal in 1983. Latterly, he travelled to Dubai to receive yet another award.

Albums

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Some of his albums are:

  • Kehna Usey
  • Nazarana
  • Live at Royal Albert Hall
  • Andaz-e-Mastana
  • Classical Ghazals vol. 1, 2, 3
  • Dil Jo Rota Hai
  • Ghalib Ghazals
  • Ghazals For Ever Vol 1
  • Golden Collection Of Mehdi Hassan Vol 1, 2
  • Golden Greats
  • In Concert
  • Khuli Jo Aankh
  • Life Story
  • Live at Khambays
  • Live Concert in India
  • Mehdi Hassan
  • Mehdi Hassan Ghazals Vol. 1
  • Sada E Ishq
  • Sarhadein
  • Sur Ki Koi Seema Nahin
  • The Finest Ghazals
  • The Legend
  • Yaadgar Ghazalen Vol. 1
  • Tarz (with Shobha Gurtu)
  • Naqsh-e-Faryadi
  • Mehdi Hassan (EMI-Pakistan Released) VOLUME 1
  • Mehdi Hassan Sings Punjabi Film Hits (EMI-Pakistan Released)
  • Mehdi Hassan (EMI-Pakistan Released) VOLUME 2
  • Mehdi Hassan & Ghulsm Ali Eternal Jewels Live At Ras Barse On Zee TV

Ghazals

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Song / Ghazal Title Poet / Lyricist Raga Year Album / Collection Film Notes
Alam-e-Khwaab ho ya — Yaman c. 1972 Classical Ghazals Non-film Radio Pakistan
Aagay Barhe Na Qissa-e-Ishq-e-Butaan Se Hum Mirza Ghalib — c. 1968 Ghazals Vol. 1 Non-film Early recording
Aaj tak yaad hai woh pyaar ka manzar — — c. 1974 Ghazals Vol. 2 Non-film
Aaj Tu Ghair Sahi Kemal Ahmad Bhairavi 1975 Ghazals Vol. 3 Non-film Signature ghazal
Aa Ke Sajda Nashin Kais Hua Mir Taqi Mir Kafi c. 1970 Classical Ghazals Non-film
Aankhon Se Mili Aankhen — — c. 1976 Ghazals Vol. 4 Non-film
Aap Ki Aankhon Ne — — c. 1973 Ghazals Vol. 2 Non-film
Aap Ko Bhool Jaayen Hum — — c. 1978 Ghazals Vol. 5 Non-film
Aaye Kuch Abr Faiz Ahmed Faiz — 1979 Faiz – Mehdi Hassan Non-film Faiz centenary phase
Ab Ke Hum Bichde To Shaayad Ahmed Faraz Yaman 1977 Ghazals Vol. 4 Non-film
Ae Raushniyon Ke Shahr Bata — — c. 1975 Ghazals Vol. 3 Non-film
Anjuman Anjuman Shanaasaayi — — c. 1974 Ghazals Vol. 3 Non-film
Apno Ne Gham Diye To Yaad Aa Gaya — — c. 1972 Ghazals Vol. 2 Non-film
Arz-e-Niyaz-e-Ishq Ke — — c. 1971 Ghazals Vol. 2 Non-film
Baat Karni Mujhe Mushkil Kabhi Aisi To Na Thi Bahadur Shah Zafar — c. 1971 Golden Collection Non-film
Beqarari Si Beqarari Hai — — c. 1976 Ghazals Vol. 4 Non-film
Bheegi Hui Aankhon Ka — — c. 1973 Ghazals Vol. 2 Non-film
Bhuuli Bisri Chand Umeedein — — c. 1978 Ghazals Vol. 5 Non-film
Chalte Ho To Chaman Ko Chaliye Mir Taqi Mir Khamaj c. 1969 Classical Ghazals Non-film
Chirag-e-Toor Jalao Bada Andhera Hai Saghar Siddiqui — 1974 Ghazals Vol. 3 Non-film
Dekh To Dil Ke Jaan Se Uthta Hai Mir Taqi Mir Kafi c. 1970 Classical Ghazals Non-film
Dekhna Unka Kankhiyon Se — — c. 1975 Ghazals Vol. 3 Non-film
Dil-e-Nadan Tujhe Hua Kya Hai Mirza Ghalib Yaman 1967 Ghazals Vol. 1 Non-film Breakthrough ghazal
Dil-e-Veeran Hai Teri Yaad Hai Tanhai Hai — — c. 1976 Ghazals Vol. 4 Non-film
Dil Ki Baat Labon Par Laakar — — c. 1973 Ghazals Vol. 2 Non-film
Dil Mein Ab Yun Tere Bhule Huye Gham Aate Hain — — c. 1974 Ghazals Vol. 3 Non-film
Dayam Pada Hua Tere Dar Pe Nahin Hoon Main Mirza Ghalib Darbari Kanada c. 1973 Classical Ghazals Non-film
Ek Baar Chale Aao — — c. 1975 Ghazals Vol. 3 Non-film
Ek Bus Tu Hi Nahin Mujhse Khafa Ho Baitha Farhat Shezhad — c. 1978 Ghazals Vol. 5 Non-film
Ek Jhalak Dikhla De — — c. 1972 Ghazals Vol. 2 Non-film
Ek Sitam Aur Meri Jaan Masroor Anwar — 1978 Ghazals Vol. 5 Non-film
Fikr Hi Thahari To Dil Ko Fikr-e-Khubaan Kyon Na Ho Josh Malihabadi — c. 1976 Ghazals Vol. 4 Non-film
Gham Ki Aandhi Chali — Lalit 1972 Classical Ghazals Non-film
Ghazab Kiya Tere Waade Pe Aitbaar Kiya Daagh Dehalvi — c. 1968 Golden Collection Non-film
Gulon Mein Rang Bhare Baad-e-Naubahar Chale Faiz Ahmed Faiz Yaman 1981 Faiz – Mehdi Hassan Non-film
Ik Khalish Ko Haasil-e-Umr-e-Ravaan Rehne Diya Adeeb Saharanpuri — 1974 Ghazals Vol. 3 Non-film
Jab Koi Pyaar Se Bulaayega Khawaja Pervez — 1976 Ghazals Vol. 4 Non-film
Jab Tere Nain Muskurate Hain — Sahara 1973 Classical Ghazals Non-film
Jo Chahte Ho Woh Kehte Ho — Nat Bhairav c. 1975 Classical Ghazals Non-film
Main Khayal Hoon Kisi Aur Ka Saleem Kausar — 1985 Golden Collection (Later Years) Non-film Late-career classic
Mohabbat Karne Waale — Khamaj 1972 Classical Ghazals Non-film
Mujhe Tum Nazar Se Gira To Rahe Ho — — 1974 Ghazals Vol. 3 Non-film
Naavak Andaaz Jidhar Deeda-e-Jaana Honge Momin Khan Momin Darbari Kanada c. 1971 Classical Ghazals Non-film
Patta Patta Boota Boota Haal Hamaara Jaane Hai Mir Taqi Mir Kafi c. 1969 Classical Ghazals Non-film
Ranjish Hi Sahi Dil Hi Dukhaane Ke Liye Aa Ahmed Faraz Yaman 1981 Ghazals Vol. 6 Non-film Most covered ghazal
Shola Tha Jal Bujha Hoon Ahmed Faraz Kirwani 1984 Ghazals Vol. 6 Non-film
Yun Na Mil Mujhse Khafa Ho Jaise — Bilawal, Bhairavi c. 1978 Classical Ghazals Non-film
Yeh Mojeza Bhi Mohabbat Kabhi Dikhaaye Mujhe — MadhuKauns c. 1980 Classical Ghazals Non-film
Zindagi Mein To Sabhi Pyaar Kiya Karte Hain — — 1983 Ghazals Vol. 6 Non-film
Ulti Ho Gayi Sab Tadbeerein, Kuchh Na Dawa Ne Kaam Kiya Mir Taqi Mir — c. 1967 Ghazals Vol. 1 Non-film
Persian / Dari Ghazals (Kabul recordings) Hafez, Sa‘di, others — 1976 Kabul Radio Recordings Non-film Afghanistan tour

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Mehdi Hassan interview without ghazals". YouTube. 10 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Mehdi Hassan obituary". the Guardian. 13 June 2006. Retrieved 13 June 2022.
  3. ^ a b c "Death anniversary of Shahenshah-e-Ghazal Mehdi Hassan being observed today". www.radio.gov.pk. Retrieved 13 June 2022.
  4. ^ Ken Hunt (16 June 2012). "Mehdi Hassan: Musician hailed as the maestro of the 'ghazal'". INDEPENDENT (UK newspaper). Retrieved 4 August 2020.
  5. ^ New Delhi – Volume 2, Part 2. Ananda Bazar Patrika. 1979. p. 35.
  6. ^ Russell, Ralph (1992). The pursuit of Urdu literature: a select history. Zed Books. p. 242.
  7. ^ "Mehdi Hassan - New Songs, Playlists & Latest News - BBC Music". BBC. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
  8. ^ Dawn.com (13 June 2012). "End of an era as Mehdi Hassan passes away". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
  9. ^ Khawaja, Mishal Abbas (18 July 2019). "'Shehanshah-e-Ghazal' - Mehdi Hassan's 92nd Birthday". nation.com.pk. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
  10. ^ "Mehdi Hasan: A tribute to the Shahenshah-e-Ghazal". The Express Tribune. 8 November 2010. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
  11. ^ "Ghazal King Mehdi Hassan remembered". The News International. 19 June 2018. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
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  14. ^ Rafay Mahmood (13 June 2006). "Mehdi Hassan: A sun amongst the stars". The Express Tribune (newspaper). Retrieved 31 March 2018.
  15. ^ a b c d e Chhibber, Kavita (14 June 2012). "Walking down memory lane with Mehdi Hassan". Archived from the original on 26 December 2025.
  16. ^ a b c Khan, Omer Farooq (13 June 2012). "Ghazal singer Mehdi Hassan passes away - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 13 June 2022.
  17. ^ a b c d e f Devesh Sharma (10 August 2012). "Mehdi Hassan: The Master of Melodies". Retrieved 31 March 2018.
  18. ^ Pandya, Haresh (14 June 2012). "Mehdi Hassan, Who Sang Urdu Lyric Verse, Dies at 84". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 13 June 2022.
  19. ^ a b "Mehdi Hassan passes away in Karachi - Times of India". The Times of India. 13 June 2012. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
  20. ^ a b c "Pakistani singer Mehdi Hassan dies". www.aljazeera.com. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
  21. ^ "A tribute to Ghazal maestro Mehdi Hassan". Hindustan Times. 13 June 2012. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
  22. ^ a b c d e King of Ghazal Mehdi Hassan remembered The News International (newspaper), Published 13 June 2016, Retrieved 31 March 2018
  23. ^ "Why ghazals owe their life to Mehdi Hassan". www.dailyo.in. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
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  28. ^ a b "Mehdi Hassan brought Sufi sensibilities to life: PM". DNA India. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
  29. ^ "Remembering Mehdi Hassan - the Pakistani maestro who captured hearts on both sides of the border". DNA India. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
  30. ^ "Mehdi Hasan: A State of Perpetual Melody". Daily Times. 18 July 2018. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
  31. ^ "Mehdi Hassan's death anniversary goes unnoticed". The Express Tribune. 13 June 2016. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
  32. ^ Mehdi Hassan's 91st Birthday Google Homepage Doodle, Published 18 July 2018, Retrieved 11 February 2019
  33. ^ "Mehdi Hassan changed ghazal singing to become its undisputed shahenshah". The Indian Express. 14 June 2012. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
  34. ^ Raina, Pamposh (13 June 2012). "Singer Mehdi Hassan Dies At 84". india.blogs.nytimes.com. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
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  37. ^ Mehdi Hassan's Nishan-e-Imtiaz Award info on Dawn (newspaper) Retrieved 31 March 2018
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