Ahmed Rushdi
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Ahmed Rushdi (Urdu: احمد رشدی) was a very important contributor to the Golden Age of Pakistani film music. Born in Hyderabad Deccan in 1938, he migrated to Pakistan after Independence. His first major break was singing "Bunder Road se Keemari" on Radio Pakistan. He is also considered to be the first regular pop singer of Asia, as he introduced hip-hop, disco and other modern genres in the Asian Music.
During his time as a leading play-back singer, he lent his vocal talent to major heroes of his time including Waheed Murad, Darpan, Nadeem, Shahid and Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din to name a few.
He suffered from poor health during later part of his life and died on April 11, 1983 of a major heart attack, at the age of 45. He will always be remembered as singing vocals for Waheed Murad in hit films like Doraha and Armaan along with other numerous hit songs.
[edit] Memorable Hits of Ahmed Rushdi
- Raat Saloni Aayi Baat Anokhi Lai, Movie : Zamana Kya Kahega
- Aaj Is Shahar Mein Kal Us Shahar Mein, Movie : Joker
- Raat Chali Hai Jhoom Ke, Movie : Josh
- Chalak Rahi Hain Mastiyan, Movie : Raaz
- Chand Sa Mukhra Gora Badan, Movie : Saperan
- Haal-e-Dil Humne Sunadiya To Bura Manoge, Movie : Aurat Ka Pyaar
- Chotti Si Yeh Titli, Movie : Anjan
- Gool Gapay Wala Aaya Gool Gapay Laya, Movie : Mehtab
- Kisi Chaman Mein Raho Tum Bahar Banke Raho, Movie : Aanchal
- Wallah! Sar Se Paon Talak Mooj-e-Noor Ho, Movie : Daman
- Jab Raat Dhali Tum Yaad Aaye, Movie : Kaneez
- Akele Na Jana Humain Chodh Kar Tum, Movie : Arman
- Betab Ho Tum Udhar Bechain Hain Hum Idhar, Movie : Arman
- Jab Pyaar Mein Do Dil Milte Hain, Movie : Arman
- Mere Khayalon Mein Chahi Hai Aik Surat Matwali Si, Movie : Arman
- Bholi Hoi Dastan Hoon Guzra Huwa Khayal Hoon, Movie : Doraha
- Haan Is Moor Par Is Jaga Baith Kar, Movie : Doraha
- Tumhain Kaise Batadoon Tum Meri Manzil Ho, Movie : Doraha
- Aaye Meri Zindagi Aaye Mere Humsafar, Movie : Ahsan
- Madine Wale Se Mera Salam Keh Dena, Movie : Baazi
- Kabhi Tumko Yaad Aaingi Yeh Baharain Yeh Sama, Movie : Bhaiya
- Husn Dekha Jo Tumhara To Khuda Yaad Aaya, Movie : Jahan Tum Wahan Hum
- Mujhe Talash Thi Jiski Woh Humsafar Tum Ho, Movie : Jahan Tum Wahan Hum
- Usay Dekha, Usay Chaha, Usay Bhool Gaye, Movie : Jahan Tum Wahan Hum
- Three Cheers For Bhabhi Hip Hip Hurray, Movie : Devar Bhabhi
- Kiya Hai Jo Pyaar To Paday Ga Nibhana, Movie : Dil Mera Dadhkan Teri
