Samina Syed

Samina Hasan Syed (1944 – 17 September 2016), was a Punjabi-language singer and music teacher.[1][2][3]

Samina Syed
BornDecember 1944
Ferozepur, Punjab Province, British India
Died17 September 2016(2016-09-17) (aged 71–72)
Lahore, Pakistan
OccupationSinger
Spouse(s)Najm Hosain Syed
ChildrenRisham (daughter), Risaal (son)

Early life and career

Samina was born in Ferozepur, Punjab Province, British India in December 1944.[1] She was trained in classical music by the noted Pakistani film composer Feroze Nizami, Bhai Chela and Ustad Chhotay Ghulam Ali Khan. After her training in classical music, she herself taught music at the College of Home Economics, Lahore for over three decades.[1]

Social and cultural activities

Samina Hasan Syed was married to Najm Hosain Syed. Both of them were big enthusiasts for Punjabi culture, Punjabi literature and the Punjabi language.[2] On a regular basis, they would arrange a weekly meeting at their home in Lahore which was open to all interested in Punjabi culture. Other common interests the couple had was Punjabi poetry and Punjabi music where Samina along with the guests sang Punjabi classical poetry composed by her husband Najm Hosain Syed.[2]

Death and legacy

She died on 17 September 2016 at the age of 72.[2] Samina Syed was suffering from cancer for some time before her death. She was buried at Baba Shah Jamal graveyard in Lahore, Pakistan. Many prominent personalities of Lahore attended the funeral including Salima Hashmi, Madeeha Gauhar, Zaeem Qadri and the famous Pakistani architect Nayyar Ali Dada.[1]

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References
  1. Shoaib Ahmed (18 September 2016). "Najm Hosain Syed's wife passes away". Dawn. Pakistan. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
  2. Soofi, Mushtaq (30 September 2016). "Punjab notes: Samina Hasan Syed: painting an audio landscape". Dawn. Pakistan. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
  3. "Obituary: Samina Syed passes away". The Express Tribune (newspaper). 18 September 2016. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
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