Sabir Zafar

Sabir Zafar is a leading poet and lyricist in Pakistan. He has written songs for many Pakistani films, singers such as Nazia Hasan, Sajjad Ali, Ali Azmat and his band Junoon, as well as many successful TV drama serials. He was awarded a Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Medal of Distinction) by the Government of Pakistan in 2010.[1][2]

Early life and career

Sabir Zafar belongs to Pasrur and was born as Muzaffar Ahmed in Kahuta, Rawalpindi District on 12 September 1949 to a school teacher.[3][1]

Sabir Zafar worked with the Press Information Department of the Government of Sindh. He started writing poetry in 1968. He thinks that he should stay in touch with reality and his poetry should also be based on real-life issues and problems of daily life.[1]

Sabir Zafar believes Sufism mellows a person and makes him tolerant of other peoples' views.[1]

Songs

Junoon (band)

• "Azadi"
• "Baarish"
• "Chaen"
• "Chalay Thay Saath"
• "Chal Kuriye"
• "Dewaar"
• "Dharti Keh Khuda"
• "Dil Nahin Lag Raha"
• "Dosti"
• "Garaj Baras"
• "Ghoom Taana"
• "Heeray"
• "Hungama"
• "Husan Walo"
• "Ishq",
• "Janey Tu"
• "Jhulle Lal"
• "Kaisay Gaaon Main"
• "Kisne Suna"
• "Kyun Parishan"
• "Lal Meri Pat"
• "Loishay"
• "Mahiwal"
• "Maza Zindagi Ka"
• "Meri Awaaz Suno"
• "Mitti"
• "Mukh Gae"
• "Pappu Yaar"
• "Pyar Bina"
• "Rondé Naina"
• "Saeein Alaap"
• "Sanwal"
• "Sapnay"
• "Sayonee"
• "Shamein"
• "Sheena"
• "Sheeshay Kay Ghar"
• "Taara Jala"
• "Wahda Hoo"
• "Zamane Ke Andaz" (partially)

Albums

• "Hotline" by Nazia and Zoheb Hassan
• "Love Letter" by Sajjad Ali

Television

Zafar has penned the lyrics to the following title songs:

• Man-o-Salwa (2007) broadcast by Hum TV. Sung by Zila Khan
• Wafa Kaisi Kahan Ka Ishq (2009) broadcast by Hum TV. Sung by Zain Ali Khan
• Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan (2010) broadcast by Geo TV. Sung by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
• Choti Si Kahani (2011) broadcast by Pakistan Television Corporation. Sung by Sara Raza Khan
• Maat (2011) broadcast Hum TV. Sung by Muhammad Ali.
• Kuch Pyar Ka Pagalpan (2011-12) broadcast Hum TV. Sung by Waqar Ali.
• Daray Daray Naina (2012) broadcast by A-Plus. Sung by Shreya Ghoshal
• Diyar-e-Dil (2015) broadcast by Hum TV. Sung by Zebunnisa Bangash
• Ek Thi Marium (2016) broadcast by Urdu 1. Sung by Zebunnisa Bangash
• Aatish (2018) broadcast by Hum TV. Sung by Ali Tariq & Bushra
• Balaa (2018) broadcast by ARY Digital. Sung by Faiza Mujahid & Zohaib Hassan
• Cheekh (2019) broadcast by ARY Digital. Sung by Asrar
• Hassad (2019) broadcast by ARY Digital. Sung by Sehar Gul Khan

Bollywood Films

• "Garaj Baras" in Paap (2003). Sung by Ali Azmat

Other songs

• Hai Jazba Junoon Tau Himmat Na Haar written for the 1996 Cricket World Cup - Sung by Junoon[1]

Books

• Lahu Tarang (a collection of folktales of all the four provinces of Pakistan in Urdu language)[1]

Awards and recognition

• Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Medal of Excellence) in 2010 by the President of Pakistan[2]
• PTV Award (Pakistan Television Corporation Award) in 2002 for Best Lyricist[4]
• MTV (Pakistani TV channel) Music Award in 2009 for Best Lyricist[5]

References

1. Naseer Ahmad (10 July 2008). "Sufism and politics have the same goals — Sabir Zafar". Dawn (newspaper). Retrieved 18 April 2019.
2. List of civil award winners (Sabir Zafar's award info) Dawn (newspaper), Published 16 August 2009, Retrieved 18 April 2019
3. Profile of Sabir Zafar on rekhta.org website Retrieved 18 April 2019
4. Sohail, Saadia win best actor, actress awards (12th PTV Awards ceremony) Dawn (newspaper), Published 13 January 2004, Retrieved 20 April 2019
5. MTV Pakistan music awards to be held in May Dawn (newspaper), Published 10 May 2009, Retrieved 20 April 2019

External links

• Sabir Zafar on IMDb