Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
- Full name: Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
- Date of birth: October 13, 1948
- Place of birth: Faisalabad, Pakistan
- Nationality: Pakistani
- Occupation: Singer, musician, composer
- Known for: Qawwali music, "Tere Bin Nahin Lagda Dil Mera"
Personal life
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan was born on October 13, 1948, in Faisalabad, Pakistan. He was the sixth of 12 children. His father, Fateh Ali Khan, was a renowned qawwal, and his mother, Noor Jehan, was a housewife.
Khan began learning qawwali music from his father at a young age. He gave his first public performance at the age of 15.
Khan was married four times. He had four sons and four daughters.
Khan died of a heart attack on August 16, 1997, at the age of 48. He is buried in Faisalabad.
Career
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan was one of the most famous qawwali singers in the world. He is credited with popularizing qawwali music outside of Pakistan.
Khan released over 100 albums during his career. He also composed music for a number of films, including Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro (1989), Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), and Refugee (2000).
Khan's music is known for its emotional intensity and its use of traditional qawwali instruments, such as the tabla, the harmonium, and the sitar.
Khan collaborated with a number of Western artists, including Peter Gabriel, Michael Brook, and Eddie Vedder. He also performed at a number of prestigious venues, including the Royal Albert Hall in London and the Carnegie Hall in New York City.
Awards and honors
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan won numerous awards for his work, including:
- A Grammy Award
- Two MTV Video Music Awards
- A BBC Radio 3 World Music Award
Khan was also awarded the Pride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan in 1987.
Personal life
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan was a private person, and he rarely gave interviews. He was also known for his generosity and his love of music.
Khan was a philanthropist, and he donated millions of dollars to various charities, including the Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Foundation, which he founded in 1993.
Net worth
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's net worth at the time of his death was estimated to be $25 million.
