nazia and zohaib hassan

Do you remember the song Aap Jaisa Koi? It was sung by the then 16 year old Nazia Hassan. The song made waves all over India and Pakistan. It was written by Nazia's brother Zoheb; who was then in the background. Though he was singing along with Nazia and did some songs on his own, the attention was mainly on Nazia. Nazia did not appreciate the fact that the entire attention was on her and that her brother Zoheb was asked to be moved aside when a picture of Nazia was being taken. But soon, because of Nazia, Zoheb also started getting attention; fans of his own, fans of his sister all loved him. Nazia had a beautiful voice, pretty face, she was a down to earth kind of person, Zoheb shared the same kind of characteristics and both the brother and sister had things they believed in.

From their first album 'Disco Dewayne' in 1980 to the last tunes they produced in Camera Camera (1992) they were favourites, they were the two people everyone loved, and they are still loved by each and every fan. Fan's still remember them everyday and all the time. In 'Disco Dewayne' the duo basically found a place in everyone's heart -through their hard work. When Nazia and Zoheb released 'Boom Boom'' it was 1982. With the song Boom Boom Nazia made a hit, a memorial song that is sung as well as chanted by fans around the world. Zoheb though headed for fans after, had the love of everyone just like Nazia he though had his most popular songs in 'Boom Boom'.



Ooi Ooi- is about truly about 'young love' where Zoheb is trying to give his message of love- a very important thing in their music.. In Ooi Ooi Zoheb mixed numbers into his song, making it a great hit, with the message of love and a catchy tune as he sings "Eik Do- Kehnay Bhi Do-Teen Char- Ho Gaya Pyar". Again in 'Boom Boom' Zoheb with his song 'Star' through which he told fans about his love for music. Then again in the same album his 'Ae Dil Mere Chalray' a.k.a 'Dheere Dheere' made a good song. And we could always do with a song that is not too emotional, but yet takes away tears and leaves us smiling-like nothing ever happened, Zoheb does it again! in his 'Muskuraye Ja' he brings a really great tune, with great lyrics together with a message that you can't forget. "Aagar Muskuraye Ga To Dard Bhag Jaieen Gay", a smile does alot and to get messages like this across Nazia and Zoheb used music, "Gir Kai Hi Smultay Sub Yahaan".

Once again in 'Boom Boom' Nazia and Zoheb produce a great song, though it isn't very popular 'Jaana Zindagi Say Na Jaana' has a great tune, very interesting music. In 'Jaana Zindagi Say Na Jaana" Nazia and Zoheb sound so good that I can not find a metaphor to compare, possibly 'heavenly' can describe it.

With all the fame Nazia and Zoheb did not become snobs. They always remained down to earth; fans had a feeling of respect for them. Nazia often acted as a known/unknown type of elder sister to her young fans, which hero worshiped and adored her. She became Pakistan's 'Queen of Pop Music'. The brother and sister always promoted friendship; they were great friends and talked about the importance of friendship in 'Dosti'. 'Dosti' was featured in the duo's third album 'Young Tarang' that was released in 1986. Every fan of the siblings loved the song 'Dosti' and it became a favourite.

'Dosti" though talked about the happiness, stress and worries of friendship in other words it portrayed the obstacles and happiness shared by friends. 'Dosti' like Nazia and Zoheb say it "Hai Teray Lieye Meray Lieye Sub Kay Lieye Dosti", indeed its one of the vital needs of life. The song Dosti was also part of an advertisement for Lever Brother's yellow label tea. Nazia's most popular songs from Young Tarang have to be her two major hits 'Dum Dum Dee Dee' and 'Aankheiy Milanay Waley'. In 'Dum Dum Dee Dee' Nazia's voice does its magic as Zoheb's composing skills add to the beautiful song with catchy lyrics. Love at first sight is what 'Aankheiy Milaney Waley' is about a tune composed by Nazia and Zoheb's friend Biddu.

Zoheb though gives a song that perhaps is his most memorable songs, 'Zera Chehra To Dekhao'. The song has a video that fully captivates and mesmerizes audiences, with Zoheb's beautiful voice, it's composed by Zoheb himself and it is a very melodious song. In 'Ashanti' Zoheb gives the message of peace. Nazia's 'Kya Hua' is a great song, talking about her heart broken in love and how she wonders if it was the truth or a bad dream. Many great songs are from 'Young Tarang'.

This duo had a distinct art of performing as well, though they weren't allowed to dance on stage by the government, Nazia swayed and performed actions by her hands, while Zoheb tapped his feet and made his hand actions stand out by wearing fingerless gloves. In 1987 Nazia and Zoheb released 'Hotline' in which Nazia sang her song 'Telephone Pyar' and Zoheb sang the very beautiful song 'Soja Meri Jaan'. Both these songs featured playback voices by their younger sister. From 'Hotline' the song 'Teri Yaad' was sung beautifully by Nazia, the song used many metaphors to describe life.

Three years after the release of 'Hotline' neither Nazia, nor Zoheb, no family member, and certainly none of the millions of fans would be prepared for what was happened. It was a shock for everyone who knew Nazia, it for the first time fans were not in awe they were sad. Nazia had contracted cancer. She did not want to do the duo's last album 'Camera Camera' but Zoheb had convinced her to do it. So then Nazia along with Zoheb embarked on the expedition to produce their last tunes, last compositions and record their last songs. The cancer weighed on Nazia, but nevertheless it did not affect her voice or popularity. Everyone loved her.


Meanwhile Nazia and Zoheb had set up an N.G.O called Battle Against Narcotics (B.A.N), which dealt with people using drugs and also educated people about the dangers of drugs.

Nazia's cancer was dealt with treatment, she had gotten better, and started working in the UN. It was not that years later after she had gotten married, that after her son was born cancer returned to haunt her life. Nazia's marriage was an unsuccessful affair, she had a very depressing marriage and her divorce was completed on August, 10, 2000 exactly three days before her death on August, 13, 2000. Once again Nazia fan's, family were shocked. This time the shock was deeper, it was a tragic end to a life, fan's still pay tributes to Nazia every day. May Nazia's soul rest in peace. The most fitting words for Nazia's family on the time of the deep sorrow of her death would have been the lyrics from Zoheb's song "Muskuraye Ja" those words would have been and are for everyone.

In March 2002 Zoheb and Biddu organized a tribute for Nazia. The show took place on the Gymkhana cricket ground in Karachi and more than 5000 people were there. Zoheb got married in 1998 to Gina and they have a daughter. Zoheb also, has been given a UNA award for his efforts in promoting peace etc. in Karachi through festivals he organized.

Twenty-Three years ago in 1980 was when Nazia and Zoheb's first album Disco Dewayne came out. They spent twelve years singing hit after hit. In 1989 they hosted music programs. In 1992 Nazia and Zoheb had paved away to let others into the limelight. Around that time Nazia had contracted cancer, and both the brother and sister wanted a break from music. Their music videos still went on air but not as much as when the duo was singing. They still were some what mentioned when the topic music came up. Interviews appeared in newspapers and sometimes on T.V.

It has almost been three years since Nazia passed away but two days in a year there is a special mention of her, on April 3 and August 13.

Zoheb still composes and sometimes sings songs for an album that features various artists. But clearly even after 23 years their hits sound great. Zoheb and Nazia's music videos are still aired on T.V frequently, especially Zera Chehra To Dekhao by Zoheb and Nazia's Aankheiy Milanay Waley.

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that is a fantstic article. i love thier songs and music they had coposed, ages ago.

thanx zillions

ya mashal i always told u tht u post really nice things so once again thnxs so muchhh i like the article


Eman

Yes Mashaal thank you...the article is very great and the ending is very touching...

-sadaf

Here are some pics of the bro-sis:

hope ya'll like it..

-sadaf

ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh sadaf u r such a darling many many many ............................................................ ..............................................thnxs 4 pics

no problem mashal, it is my pleasure!

-sadaf