Reshma, the legendary Pakistani folk singer who mesmerized the sub continent with her soulful rendition of songs in a heavy rustic voice is no more...I can never forget her Dama Dam mast kalandar and Lambi judai sung with lots of energy by her..The songs touches the heart, touching the chords deep inside! A wonderful singer, God gifted!
Pakistani singer Reshma of Lambi Judai fame dead - Times Of India
[h=1]Pakistani singer Reshma of Lambi Judai fame dead[/h]
Firoz Bakht Ahmed Nov 5, 2013, 05.55AM IST
Folk singer Reshma, whose husky and passionate voice turned "Char dinon da pyar o rabba, hai lambi judai" (film: Hero, 1983) into an unforgettable song of yearning, died of throat cancer in Lahore on Sunday. She was 66.
The Bikaner-born Pakistani singer enjoyed popularity on both sides of the border. She once said that Indians have given her so much love that it can be returned only by singing for them.
During her concerts Reshma always reiterated that cultural activities between the two perennially-tense neighbours must be encouraged. She was a true daughter of the sub-continent.
Born in 1947 in a locality of folk singers, Reshma became famous as Malika-e-Registan ( The Desert Queen). Her other well-known tracks include Dama dam mast kalandar, Hai o rabba nahion lagda dil mera, Sun charkhe di mithi mithi cook mahiya meinu yaad aunda and Wey main chori chori.
Clad in Rajasthani salwar kameez during her concerts, Reshma was a global star who wore the garb of fame lightly on her heavy frame. Her personality was defined by a certain earthiness and innocence. Before singing, she often created an air of familiarity and closeness with her Rajasthani expression, "Mhara to gaon Bikaner hai!" (Our home town is Bikaner).
At the residence of BJP leader Vijay Goel, a true follower of her melodious voice, she had once revealed that her ancestors were traders who took camels from Bikaner to buy horses from what is now Pakistan.
She sang in Punjabi and in other dialects. Reshma sang in many songs for Pakistani films and gave concerts around the globe.
Reshma once nostalgically remembered the time she spent with former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. On her request, Gandhi agreed to get a road constructed from a border village of India to Pakistan. Only half of it was built.
On her last visit to India, she had paid homage at the shrines of Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia in New Delhi and Haji Ali Baba in Mumbai. During her previous visits she often visited composer Naushad in Mumbai whom she considered her "most venerable guru" and actor Pran who was "chacha" to her.
With her demise, a desert melody comes to an end.
Pakistani singer Reshma of Lambi Judai fame dead - Times Of India
[h=1]Pakistani singer Reshma of Lambi Judai fame dead[/h]
Firoz Bakht Ahmed Nov 5, 2013, 05.55AM IST
Folk singer Reshma, whose husky and passionate voice turned "Char dinon da pyar o rabba, hai lambi judai" (film: Hero, 1983) into an unforgettable song of yearning, died of throat cancer in Lahore on Sunday. She was 66.
The Bikaner-born Pakistani singer enjoyed popularity on both sides of the border. She once said that Indians have given her so much love that it can be returned only by singing for them.
During her concerts Reshma always reiterated that cultural activities between the two perennially-tense neighbours must be encouraged. She was a true daughter of the sub-continent.
Born in 1947 in a locality of folk singers, Reshma became famous as Malika-e-Registan ( The Desert Queen). Her other well-known tracks include Dama dam mast kalandar, Hai o rabba nahion lagda dil mera, Sun charkhe di mithi mithi cook mahiya meinu yaad aunda and Wey main chori chori.
Clad in Rajasthani salwar kameez during her concerts, Reshma was a global star who wore the garb of fame lightly on her heavy frame. Her personality was defined by a certain earthiness and innocence. Before singing, she often created an air of familiarity and closeness with her Rajasthani expression, "Mhara to gaon Bikaner hai!" (Our home town is Bikaner).
At the residence of BJP leader Vijay Goel, a true follower of her melodious voice, she had once revealed that her ancestors were traders who took camels from Bikaner to buy horses from what is now Pakistan.
She sang in Punjabi and in other dialects. Reshma sang in many songs for Pakistani films and gave concerts around the globe.
Reshma once nostalgically remembered the time she spent with former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. On her request, Gandhi agreed to get a road constructed from a border village of India to Pakistan. Only half of it was built.
On her last visit to India, she had paid homage at the shrines of Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia in New Delhi and Haji Ali Baba in Mumbai. During her previous visits she often visited composer Naushad in Mumbai whom she considered her "most venerable guru" and actor Pran who was "chacha" to her.
With her demise, a desert melody comes to an end.
