Nisar Bazmi Portrait

Ranjish Hi Sahi Dil Hi Dukhanee Kelye aa

Nisar Bazmi The Great Music Composer Of Pakistan

Nisar Bazmi brought a new flavor into the music world of Pakistan. His tunes mainly had urban touch to them, unlike the musicians from Punjab. He also gave many new singers to the industry, Alamgir being one of them. Masterpieces: Shama Aur Parwana, Umra o Jaan Ada and Aisa Bhi Hota Hai. The famous duo of composers Laxmikant-Pyarelal were musicians of Nisar Bazmi in India before partition and later they became great music composers.

Pride of Pakistan, Syed Nisar Ahmed, is the son of Syed Qudrat Ali. He was born in 1924 in Khandesh, Naseerabad, Bombay, India. He did not belong to an artistic family. Hence he possessed no prior musical background. The extraordinary talents of the young genius never ringed as true as they did in 1937. Prominent Indian musician of Bombay, Khan Saheb Aman Ali Khan was convinced by Nisar Bazmi's musical interest and taught him music. Equipped with artistic know-how, young Nisar Bazmi, who was just 13 at the time, quickly mastered the various ragas, the musical instruments and took all music lessons to heart. The tremendous aptitude of this youth were there, just waiting to be used. In 1939, the "All India Radio" hired him as an artist, which later proved to be a steppingstone for his future aspirations. The magic moment came in the year 1944 when he composed some songs for a drama, "Nadir Shah Durrani", which was broadcast from the Bombay Radio Station. All the songs of afore mentioned drama were super hits. A new Indian film producer at that time was moved by Nisar Bazmi's composition.

Hence the afore mentioned producer asked Nisar Bazmi to compose the songs for his film "Jamana Paar", which was released in 1946. Nisar accepted the offer. At this time he also changed his name to Nisar Bazmi. He dived into his new task with zeal. Thus a legend was born, whose fabulous music were soon to be heard across the Sub-continent. Nisar Bazmi soon achieved maturity and professional recognition. Before partition. He composed the music for forty films. Twenty eight films were released during his stay in India. The rest of the movies were released in India after he immigrated to Pakistan. During meeting  Pakistan's renowned music composer, Nisar Bazmi, had said: Noor Jehan is unrivaled - Noor Jehan is incomparable. He also composed many hit songs for Runa Laila, Ahmed Rushdi, Mehdi Hassan, Faisal Nadeem and Saleem Shahzaad. Nisar Bazmi received many Nigar Awards for his achievements. Nisar Bazmi introduced many playback singers like Runa Laila and Saleem Shehzad for lollywood film industry.

1. Nigar award for best composer for the film "Saiqa" in 1968.

2. Nigar award for best composer for the film "Anjuman" in 1970.

3. Nigar award for best composer film "Meri zindigi hai naghma" in 1972.

4. Nigar award for best composer film "Khaak aur khoon" in 1979.

5. Nigar award for best composer for the film "Hum aik hain" in 1986.

Most of the master composers are no more alive in Pakistan or across the border. Master Ghulam Haider, Feroz Nizami, Rashid Attre, Khurshid Anwar, G. A. Chishti, Master Anayet Hussain, Master Abdullah, A. Hameed, Nashad, Kamal Ahmad, M. Ashraf etc. are all part of our cultural history. He says: "The throw of words by Noor Jehan remains unmatched. She was the first singer to bring expression to film music. She could render love songs, compositions depicting joy, sadness, tragedy with facility of movement." Saying this, he uttered a prayer for her. Mentioned here below are the five films, whose songs were composed by Nisar Bazmi. During his stay in India. These films were released before partition: "Jamana Paar", "Jabe Katra", "Dagha baaz dost", "Extra girl", "Khauf naak Aankhein". Nisar migrated to Pakistan on June 21, 1962. Once permanently settled in Pakistan, he resumed his music career by simultaneously composing songs for two movies. Director Raza Mir's movie "Lakhoan mein aik's" mega hit songs extols the virtues of Nisar's top rated composition. Nisar had literally built a phenomenal career on being cordial. He had fulfilled himself artistically and personally. His superfluous composition in director S.Sulaiman's film "Aag" brought him to the fore- front of the Pakistani cinema. Composers with exceptional qualities like Nisar Bazmi are as scarce as hen's teeth. As for his music prowers, it cannot be measured with a yardstick.

He also composed anthems for the Pakistan Navy. Nisar Bazmi Sahib also wrote poetry, which have been published in book form by his student Faisal Latif who emerged as a versatile singer. The name of his book is "Phir Saz Sada Khamosh Huwa." 

NISAR BAZMI COMMENTS ABOUT WEBSITE & BOOKS

The distance learning website "Keyboard In Desi Style" is the first step towards online music lessons in Pakistan. I appreciate Khan and his team efforts for compiling such a comprehensive book and producing a unique website of interactive music learning. Music is all around us. It marks every event of our life, from birth marriage and death to the phased in between.  Man has long known that music has the ability to calm, convince and give a new lease of life. It is only recently that science has begun to understand, study and document the effects of music in methodology, which leaves little room for doubt. This book is unique as it brings out in very clear language, the importance of the study of musical thaat/scales; for music is the force that strengthens the relation between global and cosmic phenomena. This book also deals with the basic concepts and terms of music, its forms, styles, Indian melodies i.e. ragas and rhythm structure. A unique approach towards studying the art of classical music has been adopted which reinterprets the ancient scriptures and opens new avenues in the field of music. Midi sequencing work of great composers is also marvelous in this comprehensive website. Midi Sequencing is now opening a new dimension in musicology and more efforts are required for the improvement to achieve the best. Keyboard in Desi Style is the title of the book that is a combination of both western and eastern music lessons. It is also noticeable that teaching method of books do not believe playing with notations. Main emphasis has also been given to thaat, their ragas, raga based songs and sargam. Furthermore, such a comprehensive book on keyboard and harmonium lessons is not yet available anywhere in the internet.

Nisar Bazmi Composition

1. Ranjis hi sahi dil hi dukhane kelye aaa - Ghazal

2. Dil Dharke Me Tum Se Yeh Kese: Runa Laila

3. Ik husn ki devi say mujhay pyar hua tha: Mehdi Hasan Film Meri zindigi hai naghma

4. Ik Sitm Aur Meri Jaan Abhi Jaan Baqi Hai: Mehdi Hassan

5. Ranjish Hi Sahi Dil Hi Dukhane Ke Lie Aa: Mehdi Hassan

6. In Ki Nazroo Se Muhabat Ka Jo Pegam Mila

7. Ham Chale To Hamere Sang Sang Nizare Chale: Ikhlaq Ahmed

8. Barie mushkil sai huwa tera mera saath piya:  Noor Jehan

9. Haalat badal nahin saktey:  Noor Jehan

10. Chalo acha huwa tum bhool gayey:  Noor Jehan

11. Saathi kahaan ho, aawaz to do:  Noor Jehan & Mujeeb Alam

12. Dil diya dard liya aankh mein ansoo Mehdi Hassan

13. Halaat badal naheen sakte Film  Lakhon mein aik Noor Jehan

14. Sun Saajna, dukhi mann ki pukar Film Lakhon mein aik Noor Jehan

15. Mere dil ki mehfil saja dene waley Film Andleeb, Rushdi/ Noor Jahan

16. Mora jiya na lage bin tere yar Film  Pyar hi pyar, Ustad Amanat Ali

17. Pyar kar ke ham bohat pachtae Film  Andleeb Noor Jehan

18. Bari mushkil se huwa tera mera: Film  Lakhon mein aik Noor Jehan

19. Ho tamanna aur kaya jan-e-tammana Film Aisa bhi hota hai

20. Kuch kog rooth ker bhi lagtey hein Film  Andleeb, Ahmed Rushdi

21. Beete dinno ki yaadon ko Film Aag Noor Jehan

22. Laga Hai Misr Ka Bazaar Dekho: Mehdi Hassan's Film Tehzeeb

23. Saathi kaha ho, awaaz to do: Mujeeb Alam Lakhon mein aik

24. Yeh din bachpan ke sathi jeevan ke Film  Pyar hi pyar,  Mehdi Hasan

25. Yadash bakheir bachpan mein Film Anjuman, Ahmed Rushdi

26. Lag rahi hei mujhe aaj sari faza Film Anjuman, Ahmed Rushdi

27. Hussan ko ishq ka salaam Film Taj Mehal

28. Ik najoomi ne kaha hei Film Be Wafa, Rushdi/ Mala

29. Mera iman mohabbat hei mohabbat ki qasam Film  Nag Mini, Mehdi Hasan

30. Bhabhi meri bhabhi tum jiyo Film  Anjuman, Ahmed Rushdi

31. Gesuon ke aanchal mein kya rang Film Andleeb, Ahmed Rushdi

32. Mohabbat mein tere sar ki qasm Ahmad Rushdi Film 

33. aisa bhi hota hai Man mandir kai devta: Noor Jehan

34. Bibi jee salam bunda hei ghulam Film  Dushman, Ahmed Rushdi

35. Lo janaza chala mohabbat ka Film Laila Majnoon, Masood Rana

36. Agar tum bura na mano ik baat Film  Mulaqat,  Rushdi/ Noor Jahan

37. Yoon zindigi ki raha mein: Mehdi Hasan

38. Mausum haseen hai laykin: Ahmed Rushdi-Mala

39. Aap dil ki Anjuman mein: Runa Laila

40. Izhar bhi mushkil hai: Noor Jehan

41. Pyar ki Aag, nigahoan mein chupaye rakhna: Naheed Akhtar Film Talaash

42. Boal ri gurya boal zara: Nayyara Noor Film Aas

43. Meri marzi mein gaoon gi: Runa Laila Film Aas

44. Mera pyar teray jiwan kay sung rahay ga: Mehnaz-Mehdi Hasan Film Pehchaan

45. Jaan-e-mun Aaj tu jo paas nahi hai: Mehdi Hasan Film Waqat Ki Pukar

46. Tum ho haseen,iqraar karo: Ahmed Rushdi Film Waqat Ki Pukar

47. Saajna ray naina barsay, jeeya tarsay: Noor Jehan Film Naag Muni

48. Mun mein uthi nai tarang": Noor Jehan: Noor Jehan Film Naag Muni

49. Mein teri yaad ko kaisay dil say bhula doon Film Naag Muni

50. Aisay bhi hain meherbaan: Ahmed Rushdi Film Jaisay jaantay nahi

51. Ye mehfil jo Aaj saji hai:Tahira Syed

52. Agar koi puchay baharoan ka mutlab: Ahmed Rushdi-Runa Laila

53. Ae baharo gawah rehna: Ahmed Rushdi-Mala

Famous Films of Nisar Bazmi