Abida Parveen

Abida Parveen is a Pakistani musician, composer, entrepreneur, a singer who is considered one of the greatest Sufi singers in the world and is one of the prominent figures in Sufi music. There is no name bigger than Abida in the entire subcontinent for spreading Sufism through singing. The multi-talented singer mainly sings ghazal and possesses the talent to sing in many dialects, including Punjabi, Sindhi, Urdu, and Seraiki. This article has all the information about Parveen, including Abida Parveen Biography and Abida Parveen Songs.

Abida Parveen Biography

• By taking mystic music to a novel level, she got fame not only in Pakistan but also around the globe. She won the title of indisputable Queen of Sufi music. She has been credited with bringing Sufi music to popularity on the international stage. Abida’s dressing style is peculiar, with round neck shirts and Ajrak around shoulders. She never ties her frizzy hair. Her mega-hit songs include “Yar Koo Humne” from the collection ‘Yar Ko Humne’ and ‘Teri Ishq Nachaya,’ which are a sample of Bulhay Shah’s poetry.

• In 2007 SAARC appointed her ‘Peace Ambassador.’ She was awarded the ‘Pride of Performance’ by the President of Pakistan in 1984. In the same year, she received the ‘Gold Laal Shahbaaz Qalandar Medal.’ In addition to these, she is a recipient of many laurels.

Abida date of birth

This Sufi Queen opened her eyes on 20th February 1954 in Muhalla Goharabad of Larkana.

Education of Parveen

At the age of three, she expressed her fondness for music and began singing at such an early age. Ustaad Ghulam Haider selected her daughter as his musical successor instead of two sons after realizing her devotion and passion for music. For initial music training, she joined her father’s music school, and Ustaad Salamat Ali of the Sham Chaurasia family tutored her. Besides music education, she also secured a Master’s degree.

Abida Parveen Family

Abida belongs to a family that is rich in musical heritage.  Ustaad Ghulam Haider, her father, is a well-known mystic singer who established a music school. Perveen’s father acquainted her with music and Sufism at an early age. When she grew up, she regularly performed with her father at the shrines of Sufi saints. Abida married Radio Pakistan’s senior producer Ghulam Hussain Sheikh in 1975. The couple has three children. Her husband died of a heart attack in the early 2000s.

Music Career

Initial Career

In 1970 she began to perform on death anniversaries of saints, and in 1973 she joined Hyderabad’s Radio station for singing. Through this platform, her voice was introduced to a vast audience. She sang a Sindhi song ‘Tamhanje Zulfaan Jaay Band Kamaand Wadha,’ which turned out to be her 1st mega-hit song. In 1977 she was recognized as the official vocalist of -Pakistani Radio.

Career Peak

As a ghazal and Sufi music singer, Parveen helped revive the genre and make it popular with audiences beyond Pakistan. Her international prominence grew exponentially during the 1980s. During this time, she started performing at the international level. Her trips to France and the United States turned out to be a great success. After the success of these trips, she toured many states to spread the message of mysticism, harmony, and God via her music.

Live Performance

In 1988 she performed in a live music show in Chicago. Hazrat Ameer Khosrow’s society of Art & Culture recorded this performance. The following year, her show was recorded by the British Broadcasting Corporation at Wembley Conference Hall in London and aired for one hour.

Collaboration With Shehzad Roy

She collaborated with Shehzad Rai on a children’s song, Zindagi, about social issues, and performed in 2008 at the Sufi Festival in New York to further Pakistani heritage and mutual harmony.

TV Shows

In recent years, Perveen has appeared in many shows on television, including ‘Shehr-e-Zaat,’ ‘Jhalak Dakhla Ja,’ ‘Pakistan Idol,’ ‘Samaa E Ishq.’ She was also appointed as a judge in the music competition ‘Sur kshetra’ of Pakistan and India.

Arts Gallery By Abida

She takes a keen interest in arts and has made her gallery with the name Abida Parveen Gallery. This gallery features paintings, music CDs, garments, awards zone, and jewelry. Her daughters run this gallery.

Abida Parveen Sons

In Movies

1. Sajjaan Day Haath
2. Ishaq Khudaa Title Song
3. Sufiyay Baa Safaa Manam
4. Mola Mola
5. Phool Khill Jaein

List of Qawwalis

1. Yar Ko Ham Ne Jaa Ba Jaa Dekha
2. Arey Logon Tumhaara Kiya
3. Jb Sey Tunay Mjhe Deewaana Banaa Rakhaaa Hai
4. Narayee Mastaana
5. Terey Ishq Nachaaya
6. Alif Allah Chambaay Di Bootii
7. Dhondo Gay Agar
8. Chaap Tilakk Sub Cheeni
9. Aik Nuktay Wichh Gal Mukdii
10. Dil Lag Gaya Bey Parwaah Dey Naal
11. Kithay Mehar Ali
12. Tu Ney Deewaana Banaaya Tu
13. Ye Arzu Thii Tujhe Gul Kay Rubaru
14. O Des Say Aanay Walay Bata
15. Chaap Tilakk Sb Cheeni
16. Daman Lagyaan Molaan Tu
17. Mein Sufi Hun
18. Noor-e-Ilaahi
19. Mast Qalandar
20. Main Hosh Mein Hun
21. Yun Sajjaa Chaand
22. List of Ghazals
23. Kal Chaudhavein Ke Raat
24. Aey Dil Nasheen
25. Haq Mola
26. Sufiaana and Arfaana Kalaam
27. Joo Rang Rangeyaa
28. Meraa Sohnaa Sajann
29. Preetam Matt Pardais
30. Sham E Firaaq
31. Sheher Sunsan Hei
32. Terey Gham Koo
33. Wo Jo Ham Mein
34. Ye Jafa E Gham Kaa Charaa
35. Aadmii Aadmii Say Miltaa Hey
36. Ajab Naiin Terey
37. Gul Hui Jaatii Hain
38. Ham Ne Sb Sheher Main
39. Hum Koo Pasand Yar Kii
40. Soz E Ishq
41. Bedaam Shah Warsi’s ‘Khudaa Jaany kahaan se
42. Muje Bekhudii
43. Ji Chaahe To Sheeshaa Banja
44. Ishq Main Terey
45. Hm ko Yan Dar Dar Phirayaa Yaar ne
46. Hairaan Huaa
47. Aik Tonrain Chambraa Gawaan
48. Har Taranum Mein Milii Hai
49. Andar Hun Tey Baahar Hun
50. Chalo Rii Saiyaan Charcha
51. Ho Hi Mauula
52. Medaa Raanjhan Rawal Mangay
53. Mere Bukall De Vicch
54. Rabba Merey Haal Daa
55. Rajiye Nal Dey Sajan Rahiye
56. Sanon Ishq Lagaa Hai
57.  Aa Was Mandraay Koll
58. Baar Saudaagar Ladd Gaye Nii
59. Jhok ladaae Veen Yaar Deewaney
60. Ab Lagaan Lagi Kii Kariye
61. Mann Kuntoo Maulaa
62. Ranjhaa Shah Hazaar
63. Aik Nukte Wich
64. Bulleh Nuu Samjhaavan
65. Mose Boloo Na
66. Chashm-e-Mastii
67. Torii Surat Key Balhaari
68. Ishq Dey Pichche Banay Faqeer Ashiq
69. La Makaan Main Ghar
70. Medaa dil Ranjhaan
71. Assaan Ishq Namaz Jadon Neeti Aey
72. Ali Maulaa
73. Medhaa Ishq
74. Ho Jamaloo
75. Naina Milaii Key

List of Albums

1. Laal Ki Chaddar
2. Khazzanaa
3. Mahi Yar De Gharolii Bhar De
4. Kaafiaan Bulleh Shah
5. Jeeway Saiyaan
6. Meraa Ruthraa Yar Nae Mandaa
7. Golden Collection
8. Rohanii Kaifiyatt

Social Media Handles

Her social media accounts include

• https://www.facebook.com/abidaparveen11/

• https://twitter.com/aabidaparveen