Noor Jehan (1926–2000) — Malika-e-Tarannum, the Queen of Melody — was the single most dominant voice in the history of Pakistani film. Actress first, then the playback singer who defined half a century of cinema.
Start with these
Her reading of Faiz's Mujh Se Pehli Si Muhabbat is one of the great recordings in the language. Then hear the Punjabi side that Pakistan adores — Sanu Nair Wale Pul Te Bula Ke and Mein Te Mera Dilbar Jani.
Her world
Noor Jehan moved effortlessly between refined Urdu film song and earthy Punjabi folk, and she recorded thousands of songs across her career. For the golden age she ruled, explore the Mehdi Hassan and Reshma era, or browse her Punjabi work under Punjabi on Patari.