Ye jo halka halka suroor hai
Yeh teri nazar ka kusoor hai
Ke sharaab peena sikha diya
Ke sharaab peena sikha diya

Ye jo halka halka suroor hai
Ye teri nazar ka kusoor hai
Ke sharaab peena sikha diya
Ke sharaab peena sikha diya
Tere pyaar ne teri chaah ne
Teri behki behki nigaah ne
Mujhe ek sharaabi bana diya
Ke sharaab peena sikha diya

Sharaab kaisi, Khumaar kaisa
Yeh sab tumhari nawazishen hain
Pilayi hai kiss nazar se tu ne
Keh mujh ko apni khabar nahin hai
Tere pyaar ne teri chah ne
Teri behki behki nigaah ne
Mujhe sharabi bana diya...
Ke sharaab peena sikha diya

Tera piyaar hai meri zindagi
Tera piyaar hai meri zindagi
Bus meri zindagi tera pyaar
Bus meri zindagi tera pyaar hai

Mere baad kiss ko sataao ge
Mere baad kiss ko sataao ge
Mujhe kis tarha se mitaao ge
Mujhe kis tarha se mitaao ge
Mujh ko tou barbad kiya hai
Aur kisay barbad karoo gay
Roo roo kay faryad karoo gay
Aur kisay barbad karoo gay
Mujhe sharabi bana diya...

Teri ye ada ye berukhi
Keh rahi hum se ke aur pee
Ke sharaab peena sikha diya
Mujhe sharabi bana diya...

Mast mast mast saara jahaan mast
Mast mast mast kul kainat mast
Mast sahr mast shaam mast raat mast
Mast mast mast kul kainat mast
Mast mast mast saara jahaan mast
Mast mast mast kul kainat mast
Mast sahr mast shaam mast raat mast
Mast mast mast kul kainat mast.
Ye jo halka halka suroor hai
Yeh teri nazar ka kusoor hai
Ke sharaab peena sikha diya
Ke sharaab peena sikha diya

Ye jo halka halka suroor hai
Ye teri nazar ka kusoor hai
Ke sharaab peena sikha diya
Ke sharaab peena sikha diya
Tere pyaar ne teri chaah ne
Teri behki behki nigaah ne
Mujhe ek sharaabi bana diya
Ke sharaab peena sikha diya

Sharaab kaisi, Khumaar kaisa
Yeh sab tumhari nawazishen hain
Pilayi hai kiss nazar se tu ne
Keh mujh ko apni khabar nahin hai
Tere pyaar ne teri chah ne
Teri behki behki nigaah ne
Mujhe sharabi bana diya...
Ke sharaab peena sikha diya

Tera piyaar hai meri zindagi
Tera piyaar hai meri zindagi
Bus meri zindagi tera pyaar
Bus meri zindagi tera pyaar hai

Mere baad kiss ko sataao ge
Mere baad kiss ko sataao ge
Mujhe kis tarha se mitaao ge
Mujhe kis tarha se mitaao ge
Mujh ko tou barbad kiya hai
Aur kisay barbad karoo gay
Roo roo kay faryad karoo gay
Aur kisay barbad karoo gay
Mujhe sharabi bana diya...

Teri ye ada ye berukhi
Keh rahi hum se ke aur pee
Ke sharaab peena sikha diya
Mujhe sharabi bana diya...

Mast mast mast saara jahaan mast
Mast mast mast kul kainat mast
Mast sahr mast shaam mast raat mast
Mast mast mast kul kainat mast
Mast mast mast saara jahaan mast
Mast mast mast kul kainat mast
Mast sahr mast shaam mast raat mast
Mast mast mast kul kainat mast.

When it comes to the rich musical history of Pakistan, we can't help but think of qawwalis. But qawwalis aren't just about the music — they need a soulful voice to tie everything together and no one had a voice quite like Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. Fans are celebrating what would have been the king of qawwali's 73rd birthday today (October 13).
Most 90s kids grew up listening to Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan being played in their houses and we’re sure many of our readers can relate to that as well.

He is one of if not the most celebrated South Asian musician of all time — performing at venues across the world and being crowned with an array of titles. His qawwalis have been reproduced time and again in Pakistan and across the border.

On his birthday, here are some iconic melodies that we still listen to and love today.

'Afreen Afreen'

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This hit cannot be missed out on a day like this. While many have been going back and forth between the original and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Momina Mustehsan’s version of 'Afreen Afreen', no one can deny that this love-filled qawwali sung by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan just hits different.

'Yeh Jo Halka Halka Suroor'

This qawwali is about a loved one and its tune and lyrics are magical as ever, even after 30 years.

'Dillagi'

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There are many versions of this song available online but nothing compares to the original.

'Mast Nazron Se'

'Mast Nazron Se' is about heartbreak and its soulful lyrics still resonate with us today, perhaps even more than they did before!

'Dam Mast Qalandar'

An all- time classic, 'Dam Mast Qalandar' is one of the most iconic of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's entire discography.

Though we, and many other fans, are celebrating and paying tribute to the late maestro today, we should note that he and his music are celebrated every single day. Millions of people around the world still listen to his qawwalis 24 years after his death and keep his memory alive every day.


Sadiq

Oct 13, 2021 07:02pm

Dam Mast Qalandar is all time favorite!!!

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Neelesh

Oct 13, 2021 09:49pm

Love u Nusrat Saheb

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Zak

Oct 13, 2021 10:15pm

A Pakistani legend. In memory forever and always missed. He made pakistan proud.