Saira Naseem
Saira Nasim is a Pakistani singer who formerly was a playback singer in the Lollywood films during the 1990s.
Career
Nasim started her singing career in the film Hum Se Hai Zamana which was released in 1987. She sang a chorus song for the film along with A. Nayyar, Munir Hussain, and Masood Rana. There on, her career as a playback vocalist kept moving forward and she sang 55 songs in 81 urdu and Punjabi movies. Apart from films, she also sings poems, ghazals, and naats.[1][2][3]
Selected songography
- 1994 (Film: International Luteray - Urdu) ... Main Jungle Ki Bulbul, Mujhay Pinjray Mein Rakhwa, Music: Wajahat Attre, Poet: Khawaja Pervez
- 1994 (Film: International Luteray - Urdu) ... Meri Kamar Peerh Shuru Ho Geyi, Kuchh Kar Jania, Music: Wajahat Attray, Poet: Khawaja Parvez
- 1994 (Film: Laat Sahib - Punjabi) ... Teinu Meray Leyi Rabb Nay Banaya, Music: M. Ashraf, Poet: Khawaja Parvez
- 1996 (Film: Chor Machaye Shor - Urdu) ... Ghari Raat Ka Eik Bajaye Aur Janu Ghar Na Aye, Music: M. Arshad, Poet: ?
- 1997 (Film: Sangam - Urdu) ... Aa Pyar Dil Mein Jaga, Music: Amjad Bobby, Poet: ?
- 1998 (Film: Choorian - Punjabi) ... Neray Neray Aa Zalma Way, Main Thak Geyi Aan, Music: Zulfiqar Ali, Poet: ?
- 1998 (Film: Choorian - Punjabi) ... Tor Sattan Choorian Tay Khol Suttan Waal, Music: Zulfiqar Ali, Poet: ?
- 1998 (Film: Choorian - Punjabi) ... Udd Kothay Uttun Kanwan Way, Music: Zulfiqar Ali, Poet: Rukhsana Noor
- 1998 (Film: Nikah - Urdu) ... Main Yun Milun Tujh Say, Music: M. Arshad, Poet: ?
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Given for/by | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Nigar Award | Best playback female singer | Won | Jungle Ka Qanoon (film) | [4] |
| 1996 | Nigar Award | Best playback female singer (Along with Shazia Manzoor) | Won | Chor Machaaey Shor (film) | [4] |
| 1996 | Nigar Award | Best playback female singer | Won | Choorian (film) | [4] |
| 2022 | Superstar Award | Singer | Won | Radio Pakistan | [5] |
References
- ^ "Saira Naseem". Pakistan Film Magazine. Archived from the original on 3 February 2023.
- ^ Lodhi, Adnan (June 11, 2017). "The fading out of Lollywood's iconic playback singers". The Express Tribune.
- ^ "سائرہ نسیم نے اداکاری کے میدان میں قدم رکھ دیا". Daily 92 News. 24 June 2021.
- ^ a b c "Pakistan's "Oscars"; The Nigar Awards". Desi Movies Reviews. Archived from the original on 15 March 2021. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch; 22 July 2015 suggested (help) - ^ "Radio Pakistan organizes colorful Diamond Jubilee Awards 2022". radio.gov.pk. Retrieved 3 February 2023.