Sabir Zafar
Sabir Zafar (born 12 September 1949, Kahuta)[1][2] is a poet from Pakistan whose poetry has been sung by various singers notably Junoon. He is the recipient of Tamgha-e-Imtiaz in 2010.[3] He is the author of more than a dozen books of poetry and is widely known for his excellent and heart touching poetry. He is a member of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat.
Background
Zafar was born as Muzaffar Ahmed in Kahuta, Rawalpindi District in 1949 to a school teacher.[1][2]
Career
He started writing poetry in 1968.[2]
Songs
Junoon
- "Azadi"
- "Baarish"
- "Chaen"
- "Chalay Thay Saath"
- "Chal Kuriye"
- "Dewaar"
- "Dharti Keh Khuda"
- "Dil Nahin Lag Raha"
- "Dosti"
- "Garaj Baras"
- "Ghoom Taana"
- "Heeray"
- "Hungama"
- "Husan Walo"
- "Ishq",
- "Janey Tu"
- "Jhulle Lal"
- "Kaisay Gaaon Main"
- "Kisne Suna"
- "Kyun Parishan"
- "Lal Meri Pat"
- "Loishay"
- "Mahiwal"
- "Maza Zindagi Ka"
- "Meri Awaaz Suno"
- "Mitti"
- "Mukh Gae"
- "Pappu Yaar"
- "Pyar Bina"
- "Rondé Naina"
- "Saeein Alaap"
- "Sanwal"
- "Sapnay"
- "Sayonee"
- "Shamein"
- "Sheena"
- "Sheeshay Kay Ghar"
- "Taara Jala"
- "Wahda Hoo"
- "Zamane Ke Andaz" (partially)
Albums
- "Hotline" by Nazia and Zoheb Hassan
- "Love Letter" by Sajjad Ali
Television
Zafar has penned the lyrics to the following title songs:
- Man o Salwa (2009) broadcast by Hum TV. Sung by Zila Khan
- Wafa Kaisi Kahan Ka Ishq (2009) broadcast by Hum TV. Sung by Zain Ali Khan
- Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan (2010) broadcast by Geo TV. Sung by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
- Maat (2011) broadcast Hum TV. Sung by Muhammad Ali.
- Daray Daray Naina (2012) broadcast by A-Plus. Sung by Shreya Ghoshal
Bollywood Films
Other songs
- Hai jazba Junoon Written for the 1996 Cricket World Cup - Sung by Junoon[2]
External links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sabir Zafar Retrieved 25 June 2013
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Sufism and politics have the same goals — Sabir Zafar By Naseer Ahmad 10 July 2008. Retrieved 25 June 2013.
- ↑ Governor confers awards on renowned personalities 24 March 2010 Daily Times. Retrieved 25 June 2013