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Man behind Billo, other hits seeks fame



Extremely talented music composer and arranger Sahir Ali Bagga has never come in limelight. He has composed or arranged music of many hit albums for the singing greats like Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Abrarul Haq, Jawad Ahmed, Shazia Manzoor, Humaira Arshad, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Fareeha Pervaiz. Besides taking up the job of music director for Lollywood heartthrob Moamar Rana's film, now Sahir is also set to launch his career as a singer with the release of debut album next month.

Reema, Resham, Saud and Nadeem Baig star in 'Jang', which is Momi's debut as film director. Sahir said he has engaged pop stars as playback singers in this film. "I have taken Jawad Ahmed, Hadiqa Kiyani, Fareeha Pervaiz and Humaira Arshad and Amir Ghulam Ali as playbacks. The film music will be completed this month," he said. Sahir is preparing the music at his studios in Chauburji area.

Sahir claimed he did the music arrangement in all the albums of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. "From Abrar's super hit 'Billo' to 'Nach Majajan', Jawad's 'Oh kehndi ay sian' to 'Taray dub gaye' and Shazia's 'Chan meray makhnan' I have my contribution in so many hits. I arranged music of all albums of Abrar and Jawad and made compositions of their many hit songs as well. I have composed and arranged music of Humaira, Shazia Manzoor and Ghulam Ali's albums.

"After all these years I have now decided to present myself as a singer. Allah has blessed me with a good voice and I believe my compositions can win the hearts of music lovers.

"The album features classical, semi classical, pop and Punjabi songs and a ghazal. A duet with Alka Yakgnik and Suneidi Chohan are also included in this 10-song album," he said while explaining his endeavour to enter showbiz as singer. He disclosed that these days he is preparing music for Jawad's next album.

Sahir can play almost every kind of music instrument. He revealed that he received Nigar Award at the age of seven for working as musician with Madam Noor Jehan for her hit song 'Teri meri dosti'.

He said quality music is being prepared in Pakistan and the producers' rush to Mumbai was an exercise in vain. "I have worked in India a lot and I believe that there is no dearth of talent here in Pakistan. The technology is also not different. Some machines may be more update but then anyone can get them here too," he explained. Sahir arranged music for Indian flick 'Kaante' and has composed music album for Chennai based singer Chitra. Recently he composed and arranged music of albums of Ghulam Ali with Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhonsle.


Posted on 6/5/2006 2:38:29 PM

I have to give credit to Moamar Rana not only is he making the film in Pakistan but the music is also being recorded in Pakistan with local singers.

One hopes that others can learn from him instead of running to India.

Posted on 6/5/2006 2:41:44 PM

MR NICE:
I have to give credit to Moamar Rana not only is he making the film in Pakistan but the music is also being recored in Pakistan with local singers.

One hopes that others can learn from him instead of running to India.


Yes thumbs up to him,

Posted on 6/5/2006 2:55:41 PM

meera bibi bhi jo movie bana rahi hain music JATIN LALIT day rahay hain aur singers bhi wahin kay

Posted on 6/6/2006 3:23:17 PM

shahrukh khan:
QUEEN VICTORIA:
meera bibi bhi jo movie bana rahi hain music JATIN LALIT day rahay hain aur singers bhi wahin kay


jab paki movies main indian singers hote hain..why not music


Momi is breaking this trend, by having both the music and singers from Pakistan.

Posted on 6/6/2006 4:17:01 PM

shahrukh khan:
QUEEN VICTORIA:
meera bibi bhi jo movie bana rahi hain music JATIN LALIT day rahay hain aur singers bhi wahin kay


jab paki movies main indian singers hote hain..why not music

yahi to keh rahi hoon
jab shabnam majeed, mahnaaz, A nayyar , aur bohat achhay singers hain
musicians hain to kya zaroorat hai is sab ki

bhair chaal

Posted on 6/6/2006 5:47:10 PM

good job! let's hope the soundtrack this dude composed turns out to be a mega chartrocker....and finally puts an end to those goin and gettin their songs done and sung by bharteez!

Posted on 6/14/2006 4:34:56 AM

this_aint_meera:
good job! let's hope the soundtrack this dude composed turns out to be a mega chartrocker....and finally puts an end to those goin and gettin their songs done and sung by bharteez!


Lets hope so !!!

Posted on 6/14/2006 4:59:58 AM

shahrukh khan:
shabnam majeed is best female singer in pakistan

Agree with you for once !

she is pure magic !

Music makers in Pak are too dumb to appreciate her ! [:N


Posted on 6/14/2006 5:12:24 AM

but pop singer is using audio equiment..how can record music in audio studio..it's 35mm soundtrack stereo recording..who will explain!

Posted on 6/14/2006 8:53:35 PM

Thanks Shahrukh for putting the thread up again.

Posted on 7/4/2006 11:48:53 PM