Paying Tribute to Singer Hasan Jahangir

The Stage Show Committee of Arts Council paid tribute to singer Hasan Jahangir, recently. Notable figures from the music industry participated in the event. A showreel presented the journey of Hasan Jahangir as a singer with Nouman Khan moderating the programme. President Arts Council, Muhammad Ahmed Shah praised Hasan Jahangir, calling him a good human being. He highlighted Hasan Jahangir’s famous song ‘Hawa Hawa,’ noting that if it were released today, it would earn millions. Ahmed Shah credited artists like Hasan Jahangir and Umer Sharif for elevating Pakistan’s reputation in India and also thanked the government of Pakistan for recognizing the contributions of artists.

Azhar Hussain shared that all personalities associated with art and culture are appreciated at the Arts Council, reminiscing about playing the drums in Jahangir’s renowned song ‘Hawa Hawa,’ which brought them global recognition. Apart from other speakers, Taha Saleem mentioned the creation of a street and an academy in Taimura Library named after Hasan Jahangir, while Ayaz Khan admired Jahangir’s energetic singing style, likening it to oxygen for his identity. Amjad Shah recalled a time when no wedding ceremony was complete without Jahangir’s songs, highlighting his popularity among women. Ayub Khoso remarked that speaking about Hasan Jahangir is akin to capturing the ocean in a jar, recognizing his fame across the subcontinent. 

Hasan Jahangir expressed his gratitude, feeling shy about the praises he received during the tribute, and emphasized that God created humans to help one another. He said that using God’s given strength with honesty leads to success. At the end of the event Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi presented him the Lifetime Achievement Award.