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Mehdi Hassan

voc, *1927 PK
Singer / Musician of World and Folk
A.k.a. مہدی حسن (Mehdi Hassan)

Mehdi Hassan Khan (Urdu: مہدی حسن ‎‎; 18 July 1927 – 13 June 2012) was a Pakistani ghazal singer and a film playback singer for Lollywood. One of the greatest and most influential figures in the history of ghazal singing, he is famously known as the "King of Ghazal" or the "Shahanshah-e-Ghazal". Known for his "haunting" baritone voice, Mehdi Hassan is credited with bringing ghazal singing to a worldwide audience. Born to a musical family, he influenced generations of singers from diverse genres, from Jagjit Singh to Sonu Nigam. He earned numerous awards and accolades in his career and remained a leading singer of film industry along with the other contemporary playback singer Ahmed Rushdi.

     
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Harmonium
Genres
  • World
  • Folk
  • Soundtrack
  • Pop
  • Classical
Popular Tracks   
Mujhe Tum Nazar Se Gira To Rahe Ho on The Definitive Collection, Vol. 1 by Mehdi Hassan
Rafta Rafta Woh Meri Hasti Ka (From "Zeenat") on Mehdi Hassan Film Hits by Mehdi Hassan
Ranjish Hi Sahi on Shahenshah-E-Ghazal Mehdi Hassan, Vol. 2 by Mehdi Hassan
Gulon Mein Rang Bhare on Shahenshah-E-Ghazal Mehdi Hassan, Vol. 2 by Mehdi Hassan
Hamari Saanson Mein Aaj Tak on Mehdi Hassan My Favourites by Mehdi Hassan
Yeh Kagazi Phool Jaise Chehre (From "Devar Bhabi") on Mehdi Hassan Film Hits by Mehdi Hassan
Duniya Kisie Ke Pyar Mein on Meri Pasand, Vol. 1 by Mehdi Hassan
Main Hosh Mein Tha on Mehdi Hassan Ghazals by Mehdi Hassan
Duniya Kisi Ke Pyar Mein on Golden Greats Of Mehdi Hassan by Mehdi Hassan
Yun Zindagi Ki Raah Mein on Shahenshah-E-Ghazal Mehdi Hassan, Vol. 2 by Mehdi Hassan

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Discography



Title Artist Year Type
Ghazals - Vol. 3Mehdi Hassan & Ghulam Ali2011Album
Life StoryMehdi Hassan2003Album
Mehdi Hassan Vol IIMehdi Hassan1999Album
GhazalsMehdi Hassan1999Single
GhazalsMehdi Hassan1999Album
GhazalsMehdi Hassan1999Single
The Legend: Ghazals From FilmsMehdi Hassan1994Album
Live In Concert: Classical GhazalsMehdi Hassan1992Album
The Legend: Ghazals From FilmsMehdi Hassan1990Compil.
Best Of Mehdi HassanMehdi Hassan1989Album
Greatest GazalsMehdi Hassan1988Album
Kehna Usey - Latest Ghazals By Medi HassanMehdi Hassan1984Album
Enchanting Hour with Mehdi Hasan - Ghazals from FilmsMehdi Hassan1984Compil.
At Royal Albert Hall LondonMehdi Hassan1984Album
Lal-o'-Gouhar / The Best Of Ghulam Ali & Mehdi HassanGhulam Ali & Mehdi Hassan1983Album
An Enchanting Hour With Duets Of Mehdi Hasan & MehnazMehdi Hassan & Mehnaz1983Compil.
Mehdi Hassan in New YorkMehdi Hassan1983Album
Darbaar-E-Ghazal Mehdi Hassan In ConcertMehdi Hassan1983Album
Mehdi HassanMehdi Hassan1982Compil.
Mehdi HassanMehdi Hassan1982Compil.
Mehdi HassanMehdi Hassan1982Compil.
Classics To RememberMehdi Hassan1981Album
Live In IndiaMehdi Hassan1980Album
New Musical HeightsMehdi Hassan1979Album
Jal Bhi Chukay Parwane - Best From Pakistan Vol. IIMehdi Hassan1979Album
Too Good To Be Forgotten (Mehdi Hassan Sings Punjabi Film Hits)Mehdi Hassan1979Compil.
Vol. 6Mehdi Hassan1978Album
In Concert Vol. 3Mehdi Hassan1978Album
Hadiya-E-NaatMehdi Hassan1978Album
Film Hits Of Mehdi HassanMehdi Hassan1978Compil.
In ConcertMehdi Hassan1978Album
Mehdi Hassan Through The YearsMehdi Hassan1976Compil.
Too Good To Be Forgotten (Sings Punjabi Film Hits)Mehdi Hassan1976Album
Latest Edition In Love And RomanceMehdi Hassan1976Album
In Concert Vol. IIMehdi Hassan1976Album
It's My WayMehdi Hassan1976Compil.
It's My WayMehdi Hassan1976Compil.
Mehdi HassanMehdi Hassan1975Album
In concertMehdi Hassan1975Album
Sings GhazalsMehdi Hassan1975Album
Ghazals & GeetMehdi Hassan1975Album
Light ClassicalMehdi Hassan1973Album
Ghazals - Mehdi Hassan Vol. VMehdi Hassan1973Album
Urdu - GhazalMehdi Hassan1971Single
Melodies From The HeartMehdi HassanCompil.
New Musical Heights Of Mehdi HassanMehdi HassanAlbum
Live In CanadaMehdi HassanAlbum
Mehdi Hassan At His BestMehdi HassanAlbum
Best Of Mehdi HassanMehdi HassanCompil.
The Supreme Artistry Of Mehdi HassanMehdi HassanAlbum
Memories - Soulful And Melodious Ghazals By Mehdi HassanMehdi HassanAlbum
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