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Habib Wali Mohammad



Habib Wali Muhammad born in Rangoon (1921) is Pakistani Ghazal singer. As a youth Habib Wali received classical lesson from Ustaad Latafath Hussain , nephew of Ustaad Fayaaz Khan . In college he became active in musical functions of Ismail Yousif college,gaining the nikname "Tan Sain".After completing the bachelors in Bombay and he studied for his MBA in USA.In mid 1940s he returned to Bombay. In 1941 Habib Wali was awarded first prize in Bombay music competition with 1200 contestants ,including the singer Mukesh chand Mathur.His wining performance by singing tha Ghazal of emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar "Lagta Nahen Hai Jee Mera Ujray Dayar Mein" Encouraged by this honour, at the young age he took more interest in Ghazal singing.During his stay in America, he had been out of touch with music.Hence he felt lonely. He put lot of efforts to and came out with gramophone record ghazals in his voice.On one side of the record Bahadur Shah ghazals and other side Ghalib`s ghazals. Unfortunately the Indian public was reluctant to buy them. From these ghazls actress Meena Kumari became a fan of his and since she was at time affiliated with Radio Ceylon.She had this recordings broadcast often.This boosted HabibWali`s sales and caused him to become a celebrity.
Like most singers of his time, Habib Wali Mohammed was highly influenced by the singing of K.L.Saigal. His early recordings were produced in India in the pre-partition days. Thereafter, he moved to Pakistan where he continues to sing in his inimitable style steeped in nostalgia.He gave most of time to his family bussiness, recording ghazal and geets for films in spare time. He has been awarded the Nigar Award. His famous ghazals are Bahadur Shah Zafar`s ghazals. Habib Wali lives in California with his wife Rehana and have a son Nadeem Wali Muhammad.

I have some of his Albums with me which i will share in this forum with all.

Looking forward for the assistance & guidance from all the senior members of Hamara Forum Community & all Habib Wali Mohammad's fans & invite them to share all other ghazals of this great & legendary singer hear.

Thanks & regards
Hem Dutt Sharma