Abida Parveen to undergo heart surgery in India

Renowned Sufi singer Abida Parveen was admitted in Delhi’s private hospital and would undergo heart surgery this week. Parveen, who was born at Larkana in 1954, was admitted to hospital last evening after complaining of chest pains, here she would undergo for angioplasty, doctors said. Pakistani ambassador to India Shahid Malik visited hospital and enquired after her health. Malik also presented her flower bouquet on behalf of President Asif Ali Zardari. Earlier in 2010, Abida Parveen had undergone angiography and angioplasty after suffering from a mild cardiac arrest in Lahore. The singer also has millions of fans in India, which she often visits for performances. Parveen began her career with Radio Pakistan and gained new fans following her appearance in ‘Coke Studio’, a television music programme that showcases collaborations between classical and rock artists.