Noor Jehan

Noor Jehan

Known for
Sound
Born
September 21, 1926
Died
December 23, 2000 (aged 74)
Birthplace
Kasur, Punjab, British India

Biography

Noor Jehan (September 21, 1926 – December 23, 2000), also known by her honorific title Malika-e-Tarannum (Queen of Melody), was a widely-admired Pakistani playback singer and former actress whose career lasted for more than half a century. She started in British India in the 1930s but moved to Pakistan with its inception, and came to be considered one of the greatest and most influential singers in Indian subcontinent history. She holds the record for having given voice to the largest number of film songs in the history of Pakistani cinema. Noor Jehan received more than 15 Nigar Awards for Best Female Playback Singer, eight for Best Urdu Singer Female and the rest for Punjabi Playback. She was the first Pakistani singer to sing at the Royal Albert Hall London and even she received the third-highest honour and civilian award of the country, the Sitara-e-Imtiaz.

Known For

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Filmography

2015
Jawani Phir Nahi Ani poster

Jawani Phir Nahi Ani

Movie · Playback Singer

1998
Sahib Jee

Sahib Jee

Movie · Playback Singer

1997
Najaiz

Najaiz

Movie · Playback Singer

1995
Madam Rani

Madam Rani

Movie · Playback Singer

1995
Jeeva

Jeeva

Movie · Playback Singer

1995
Jungle Ka Qanoon

Jungle Ka Qanoon

Movie · Playback Singer

1994
Khandan

Khandan

Movie · Playback Singer

1994
Zameen Aasman (1994)

Zameen Aasman (1994)

Movie · Playback Singer

1993
Faqeera poster

Faqeera

Movie · Songs

1993
Khuda Gawah

Khuda Gawah

Movie · Playback Singer

1993
Aroosa

Aroosa

Movie · Playback Singer

1993
Insaniyat

Insaniyat

Movie · Playback Singer

1993
Katwaal

Katwaal

Movie · Playback Singer

1992
Dil Da Mamla poster

Dil Da Mamla

Movie · Playback Singer

1992
Abdullah the Great

Abdullah the Great

Movie · Playback Singer

1992
Chahat

Chahat

Movie · Playback Singer

1992
Khooni Sholay

Khooni Sholay

Movie · Playback Singer

1992
Shehzada

Shehzada

Movie · Playback Singer

1992
Mehbooba

Mehbooba

Movie · Playback Singer

1991
Daulat Key Pujari

Daulat Key Pujari

Movie · Playback Singer

1991
Zid

Zid

Movie · Playback Singer

1990
Insaniyat Kay Dushman

Insaniyat Kay Dushman

Movie · Playback Singer

1990
Raja

Raja

Movie · Playback Singer

1990
Gori Diyan Jhanjran

Gori Diyan Jhanjran

Movie · Playback Singer

1989
Taqat Ka Toofan

Taqat Ka Toofan

Movie · Playback Singer

1989
Tees Maar Khan

Tees Maar Khan

Movie · Playback Singer

1988
Mafroor poster

Mafroor

Movie · Playback Singer

1988
Mukhra

Mukhra

Movie · Playback Singer

1987
Faqeeria poster

Faqeeria

Movie · Songs

1986
Qatil Ki Talash

Qatil Ki Talash

Movie · Playback Singer

1985
Dhee Rani (Beloved Daughter) poster

Dhee Rani (Beloved Daughter)

Movie · Playback Singer

1985
Parwana

Parwana

Movie · Playback Singer

1985
Hero

Hero

Movie · Playback Singer

1984
Ishq Nachavay Gali Gali (Love Roams Every Street) poster

Ishq Nachavay Gali Gali (Love Roams Every Street)

Movie · Playback Singer

1984
Yeh Kaise Hua?

Yeh Kaise Hua?

Movie · Playback Singer

1983
Kabhi Alwida Na Kehna poster

Kabhi Alwida Na Kehna

Movie · Playback Singer

1982
Do Bigha Zamin poster

Do Bigha Zamin

Movie · Playback Singer

1981
Watan

Watan

Movie · Playback Singer

1979
Hathiar poster

Hathiar

Movie · Playback Singer

1979
Dehshat poster

Dehshat

Movie · Playback Singer

1978
Prince

Prince

Movie · Playback Singer

1977
Pehli Nazar

Pehli Nazar

Movie · Playback Singer

1977
Mohabbat Mar Nahi Sakti

Mohabbat Mar Nahi Sakti

Movie · Playback Singer

1976
Mohabbat Aur Mehngai

Mohabbat Aur Mehngai

Movie · Playback Singer

1976
Saiyyan Anari

Saiyyan Anari

Movie · Playback Singer

1976
Do Aansoo

Do Aansoo

Movie · Playback Singer

1975
Jab Jab Phool Khilay

Jab Jab Phool Khilay

Movie · Playback Singer

1975
Farz Aur Mamta

Farz Aur Mamta

Movie · Playback Singer

1975
Zeenat

Zeenat

Movie · Playback Singer

1975
Dil Nasheen

Dil Nasheen

Movie · Playback Singer

1975
Palki

Palki

Movie · Playback Singer

1975
Zanjeer

Zanjeer

Movie · Playback Singer

1975
Saajan Rang Rangeela

Saajan Rang Rangeela

Movie · Playback Singer

1975
Moashra

Moashra

Movie · Playback Singer

1974
Laila Majnu poster

Laila Majnu

Movie · Playback Singer

1974
Dil Lagi poster

Dil Lagi

Movie · Playback Singer

1974
Bahisht poster

Bahisht

Movie · Playback Singer

1974
Do Badan

Do Badan

Movie · Playback Singer

1974
Samaj

Samaj

Movie · Playback Singer

1974
Intezar

Intezar

Movie · Playback Singer

1974
Sawan Aaya Tum Nahi Aaye

Sawan Aaya Tum Nahi Aaye

Movie · Playback Singer

1974
Do Tasveerain

Do Tasveerain

Movie · Playback Singer

1973
Daman Aur Chingari

Daman Aur Chingari

Movie · Playback Singer

1973
Badal Aur Bijli

Badal Aur Bijli

Movie · Playback Singer

1973
Society

Society

Movie · Playback Singer

1973
Sehre Ke Phool

Sehre Ke Phool

Movie · Playback Singer

1973
Khushiya

Khushiya

Movie · Playback Singer

1972
Meri Zindagi Hay Naghma poster

Meri Zindagi Hay Naghma

Movie · Playback Singer

1972
Baazar poster

Baazar

Movie · Playback Singer

1972
Zulm Da Badla (Revenge for Injustice) poster

Zulm Da Badla (Revenge for Injustice)

Movie · Playback Singer

1972
Ek Raat poster

Ek Raat

Movie · Playback Singer

1971
Dosti poster

Dosti

Movie · Playback Singer

1971
Babul poster

Babul

Movie · Playback Singer

1971
Aansoo (Tears)

Aansoo (Tears)

Movie · Playback Singer

1971
Al-Asifa poster

Al-Asifa

Movie · Playback Singer

1971
Parai Aag

Parai Aag

Movie · Playback Singer

1971
Ghairat Mera Naa poster

Ghairat Mera Naa

Movie · Playback Singer

1970
Insan Aur Aadmi poster

Insan Aur Aadmi

Movie · Playback Singer

1970
Heer Ranjha poster

Heer Ranjha

Movie · Playback Singer

1970
Shama Aur Parwana

Shama Aur Parwana

Movie · Playback Singer

1969
Dullah Haidri poster

Dullah Haidri

Movie · Musician

1968
Parosi

Parosi

Movie · Playback Singer

1967
Aag poster

Aag

Movie · Songs

1967
Mirza Jatt poster

Mirza Jatt

Movie · Songs

1967
Lakhoon Main Aik poster

Lakhoon Main Aik

Movie · Playback Singer

1966
Jaag Utha Insaan poster

Jaag Utha Insaan

Movie · Playback Singer

1966
Tasvir poster

Tasvir

Movie · Playback Singer

1966
Sawaal poster

Sawaal

Movie · Playback Singer

1966
Aag Ka Darya poster

Aag Ka Darya

Movie · Playback Singer

1962
Ghoonghat poster

Ghoonghat

Movie · Playback Singer

1962
Darwaza poster

Darwaza

Movie · Playback Singer

1962
Qaidi poster

Qaidi

Movie · Playback Singer

1962
Chiragh Jalta Raha

Chiragh Jalta Raha

Movie · Playback Singer

1961
Farishta poster

Farishta

Movie · Playback Singer

1961
Mangti poster

Mangti

Movie · Playback Singer

1961
Ghalib poster

Ghalib

Movie · Music

1960
Bhabhi poster

Bhabhi

Movie · Playback Singer

1960
Khaibar Mail poster

Khaibar Mail

Movie · Playback Singer

1958
Chhoo Mantar poster

Chhoo Mantar

Movie · Playback Singer

1957
Nooran poster

Nooran

Movie · Playback Singer

1951
Chann Wey poster

Chann Wey

Movie · Playback Singer

1947
Jugnu poster

Jugnu

Movie · Playback Singer

1945
Zeenat poster

Zeenat

Movie · Playback Singer

1942
Khandaan poster

Khandaan

Movie · Playback Singer