Tassaduq Hussain
Tassaduq Hussain (died January 13, 1982) was a Pakistani film music director. He is known for composing playback music for the Lollywood movies Roopmati Baaz Bahadur (1960), Humrahi (1966), Zinda Laash (1967), and Nai Laila Naya Majnu (1969). He was honored with the Presidential Award in 1960.
Tassaduq Hussain | |
|---|---|
| تصدق حسین | |
| Born | Lahore, Pakistan |
| Died | January 13, 1982 |
| Occupation | Film music director |
| Years active | 1956 – 1980 |
| Awards | Pride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan in 1960 |
Career
Hussain's debut film Chhoti Begum was released on May 11, 1956. It was a golden jubilee blockbuster. For Sabiha Khanum, he employed vocalist Kausar Parveen's voice.
He had a lucky year in 1957 as he scored two films, Daata and Nigaar. Saleem Raza's song "Kar Saari Khataein Muaaf Meri", became an instant hit in the earlier movie, which also starred Sabiha Khanum with Sudhir in the lead roles.
In 1958, Hussain received two films Naya Zamana and Naya Daur. The 1960 movies Bhabi and Shahzadi included music by him. For the movie Roopmati Baaz Bahadur, Hussain got the President Award for best music director in 1960. He composed the music for "Ghalib" and "Zameen Ka Chand" in 1961. Despite high expectations, Hussain's great score for the movie Ghalib failed to live up to the box office. With the exception of "Hei Bus Kei Har Ik Unke" which was recorded in a typical mujra style, the other ghazals were composed in a romantic way.
The 1962 movie Mera Kaya Qasur featured his compositions; "Aye Maa Tujhe Main Dhundun Kahan", "Choro Haath Baat Karo", "Main Ban Ke Dulhan Nachun", and "Meri Bhabhi Nahin Tu Meri Maa Hai". The songs "Sehra Mubarak Ho", and "Tera Kaun Yahan" were the result of the collaboration of Saleem Raza and Tasadduq Hussain.
After composing the score for the 1966 musical picture Hamrahi, he gained considerable recognition. Masood Rana sang the soundtracks of the film and almost all of them rose to popularity.
With the film Nai Laila Naya Majnu, Hussain stayed active from 1969 to 1972. He created some thrilling gems using the voices of Ahmad Rushdi and Mala for the film. The other movies were Shabistan, Dastaan, Road To Swat, Naya Savera, Ali Baba Chalis Chor, Shahi Faqeer, Rabb Di Shaan, and Love in Jungle.[1] His last movie Haseena Maan Jayegi was released in 1980.[2][3][4]
Death
After a seven-year hiatus, Hussain passed away on January 13, 1982, not long after his final movie.[2]
Notable compositions
Hussain created music for 71 Urdu and Punjabi movies and composed around 408 songs:[5][3]
| Song title | Lyricist | Singer(s) | Film |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kab Tak Raho Ge Aakhir Yon Door Door Hum Se | Qateel Shafai | Kausar Parveen | Chhoti Begum (1956)[1] |
| Kar Sari Khatayen Muaf Meri | Qateel Shafai | Saleem Raza | Daata (1957)[1] |
| Mudat Hui Hai Yaar Ko Mehman Kiye Hue | Mirza Ghalib | Noor Jehan | Ghalib (1961)[1] |
| Tumhi Ho Mehboob Mere | Khawaja Parvez | Masood Rana | Aina (1966) |
| Dil e Veeran Hai Teri Yaad Hai Tanhai Hai | Khawaja Pervaiz | Mehdi Hassan | Aina (1966) |
| Ho Gayi Zindgi Mujhe Piyari | Muzaffar Warsi | Masood Rana | Humrahi (1966)[1] |
| Naqsha Teri Judai Ka | Muzaffar Warsi | Masood Rana | Humrahi (1966) |
| Yaad Karta Hai Zamana Unhi Insaano Ko | Muzaffar Warsi | Masood Rana | Humrahi (1966) |
| Aaj Khushi Se Jhoom Raha Hai | Professor Najmi | Ahmad Rushdi | Baghi Sardar (1966) |
| Dukhaye Dil Jo Kisi Ka | Muzaffar Warsi | Noor Jehan | Adalat (1968) |
| Qissa-e-Gham Mein Tera Naam Na Anay Den Gay | Fayyaz Hashmi | Mehdi Hassan | Dastaan (1969) |
| Sharir Kahin Kay Paas Aao Aa Bhi Jao | Fayyaz Hashmi | Irene Perveen | Dastaan (1969) |
| Nadiya Ke Beech Gori Halchal Machaye Re | Mauj Lakhnavi | Masood Rana, Mala | Nai Laila Naya Majnu (1969) |
| Haseena Dilruba | Mauj Lakhnavi | Ahmad Rushdi, Mala | Nai Laila Naya Majnu (1969) |
| Ye Ada Ye Naaz Ye Andaz Aap Ka | Mauj Lakhnavi | Ahmad Rushdi, Mala | Road To Swat (1970)[1] |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Film | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Presidential Award | Arts | Won | Roopmati Baaz Bahadur | [2][4][6] |
References
- "Tasadduq Hussain filmography". Complete Index To World Film (CITWF) website. Archived from the original on 25 May 2019. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
- Parvez, Amjad (July 28, 2020). "Remembering melody maker Tassaduq Hussain — the unsung hero". Daily Times. Archived from the original on 21 March 2023.
- "ماسٹر تصدق حسین". Pakistan Film Magazine (in Urdu). Archived from the original on 19 March 2023.
- "Tasadduq Hussain". Pakistan Film Magazine. Archived from the original on 22 September 2022.
- "Tasadduq Hussain: Detailed film record". Pakistan Film Magazine. Archived from the original on 10 April 2021.
- "Awards for Film Industry (فلمی صنعت کے لیے صدارتی ایوارڈز تقسیم ہوئے)". Tareekh e Pakistan. Retrieved 5 April 2023.