Popular classical singer Amanat Ali Khan was being remembered on Saturday with tributes paid to his memorable contribution to the music industry.
He was born in 1932 at Sham Chaurasi in Hoshiarpur, now a part of Indian Punjab, and he moved to Pakistan soon after independence. His concerts on Radio Lahore became quite popular and he toured South Asia becoming the representative of Patiala gharana in Pakistan. The late 1950s and early 1960s saw the rise of seraphic singer Ustad Amanat Ali Khan.
The prestigious Patiala Gharana, the family that sworn to carry on the traditional and classical aura of Hindustani music, saw another immaculate and faultless singer adding more shine, prestige and prosperity to their name. His memorable songs include “Aa Mere Pyaar Ki Khushboo”, “Yeh Arzoo Thi”, “Mausam Badla”, “Yeh Na Thi Hamari Qismat”, “Insha Je Utho” and “Kab Aao Ge”.
Ustad Amanat Ali died at aged 42 years in Lahore in 17 September 1974. He was honored with the ‘Pride of Performance’ award by the Government of Pakistan.
