Farida Khanum (b. 1935?)

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Today, Farida Khanum has carved a niche for herself, as one of the most brilliant living performers of the ghazal.

Born in Calcutta and brought up in Amritsar she migrated to Pakistan after partition. Her sister Muqhtar Begum and the reputed maestro of Patiala Gharana, Ustad Ashiq Ali Khan trained her in initial years.

After he marriage her career suffered because of rigid stance of an unappreciative husband and rigid islamic norms practiced in Lahore society at the time. It was only after 1964 that her husband allowed her to sing in public again.

Though honed in the Begum Akhtar style, Farida Khanum has imparted to the ghazal her own genius. She usually sticks to classical Raagas and minimalist accompaniment. She continues to record in Pakistan and is equally well known for her concerts. She is rightfully considered as the queen of Ghazals in Pakistan.

Discography

In alphabetical order of the title

Title	Nature	Music / recording	Contents	Label	Other Artists	Year
Greatest Hits Of Vol. 1	Ghazal Collection		Main Ne Pairon Mein Payal, Es Tarah Qissa Mera, Kuchh Ishq Tha Kuchh, Uzr Aane Mein Bhi Hai, Raat Jo Tum Ne Deep, Others.	EMI Pakistan
Gulistan Vol.1	Ghazal Collection		Ghazals: Na Ganwao Nawuk-E-Neem Kash, Tum Aur Fareb Khao, Tum Naghma-E-Mah Ho, Jis Tarah Chahen Karam Farmaiyeh, Ya Rab Gham-E-Hijra Mein, Chand Nikale Kisi Janib	Music Today	Multiple Artists
Gulistan Vol.2	Ghazal Collection		Ghazals: Hasti Apni Hubab Kee See, Yeh Na Thi Hamari Qismet, Lutf Woh Ishq Mein, Woh Jo Hum Mein Tum Mein, Saaz Yeh Keena Saaz Kya Jaane, Aafat Ki Shokhiyan Hai	Music Today	Multiple Artists
Hits of	Ghazal Collection		Lutf Woh Ishq Men, Har Aan Sitam Dhae Hai, Der Lagi Aane Men Tumko, Narava Kahiye, Mer Qabu Men Na, Phool Barsaata Huva, Chaman Men Rang-E-Bahaar, Ham Par Jafa Se Tark-E-Wafa, Raah Dekhen Ge	Multitone Prestige
Khwaab Vol. 1 Live	Ghazal Live		A Re Nain Kaisay Ghar (Thumri),Toofan Badal Hi, Dayer-E-Dil Ki Raat Main, Sui Maikada, Wo Ishq Jo Ham Say, Wo Mujh Say Ho A, Jis Tarha Chaye Karam, Soni Dharti Allah Rakhay	EMP
Khwaab Vol. 2 Live	Ghazal Live		Tere Aune Ka Dhoka, Toba Toba Meri Toba, Raat Jo Tum Ne, Bhalay Bhalay (Punjabi), Lathay Di Chadar (Punjabi), Di-E-Muztar Ko Samjhaya, Mere Ham Nafas Mere Ham	EMP
Khwaab Vol. 3 Live	Ghazal Live		Bazoo Bund Khul (Thumri), Guloon Ki Baat Karo, Dil Jalane Ki Baat, Ibn-E-Marium Hoa, Phool Barasta Hoa, Jab Us Zulf Ki Baat Chalee, Menain Paroon Main Payal	EMP
The Excellance Of Farida Khanum	Ghazal Collection		Aaj Jane Ki Zid Na Karo, Sham-E-Firaq Ab Na Poochh, Mohabbat Karne Wale, Donon Jahan Teri Mohabbat, Dil Jalane Ki Baat, Tere Pyar Mein Ruswa, Suey Maikada Na Jate, Aashiq Ke Liye	EMI Pakistan
Tum Lakh Mujh Se	Ghazal Collection		Tum Lakh Mujh Se Parda Karo / Grifta Dil Hain, Maston PeUngliyan, Tum Lakh Mujh Se Parda, Hail Aisa Nahin Ke Tum, Dono Jahan Teri Nohabbat, Hum Bhi Kya Zindagi, Koun Iss Rah Se, Tumhari Anjuman Se, Rah Dekhain Gay, Etc.	Multitone Prestige