Pakistanis remembered the King of Qawali Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan on his death anniversary on 16th August. On this occasion, talented singer Hadiqa Kiani shares heartfelt moments she had with the legend.
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Hadiqa Kiani shared memories she had with NFAK. She talked about her experience of working with him in 1997.
Janaan singer tweeted, “accomplishment I don’t often talk about.” She revealed that she had the honor of singing her first ghazal for the legend NFAK.
“I wanted to share something very close to me, an accomplishment I don’t often talk about. In 1997, I had the honor of composing & singing my 1st ghazal for the legendary Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.”
The singer also said that the album is now difficult to find.
“The ghazal and the album it was featured is now very difficult to find.”
I wanted to share something very close to me, an accomplishment I don’t often talk about. In 1997, I had the honor of composing & singing my 1st ghazal for the legendary Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. The ghazal and the album it was featured is now very difficult to find (pt.1) pic.twitter.com/SLer1ymMSq
— Hadiqa Kiani (@Hadiqa_Kiani) August 16, 2020
In another tweet, Hadiqa mentioned that a friend of hers sent her a screenshot of the ghazal.
But a friend just sent me this screenshot from Spotify and told me it’s available there. So, if you want to hear how this Universiry student from Rawalpindi sounded interesting 1997, take a listen on Spotify 🤍
— Hadiqa Kiani (@Hadiqa_Kiani) August 16, 2020
It is still such an honour to have had my ghazal selected by Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan for this album, an honour I will never forget. Rest In Peace.
— Hadiqa Kiani (@Hadiqa_Kiani) August 16, 2020
