Reshma

   
Known as the ‘Bulbul Sehra,’ Reshma evoked the magic of her voice in folk music for decades and sang in Pashto, Sindhi, and Rajasthani languages besides Urdu. She did not have formal music training, but singing in the 1960s and 70s made her the most popular folk singer. The pain in her voice was unparalleled. This article has all the information about her, including Reshma Biography and Reshma Songs.

Reshma Biography

She had a very simple and gentle temperament. Despite reaching the heights of success, Reshma, who evoked the magic of her voice by playing Gadvi around the city, did not forget her past. In her voice were the vastness of the desert, the pain of the forest, and the river’s flow. She tried to promote love, peace, and brotherhood in the society through her art. She made her country famous through music and also highlighted the Pakistani culture. She was awarded Sitara-e-Imtiaz and title of ‘Bulbul Sehra’ by the Government of Pakistan.

Reshma date of Birth

She was born in 1947 in the Indian state of Rajasthan and belonged to a gypsy family. She moved to Karachi with her family during the Partition of India.

Education

Being from an impoverished and nomadic family, she did not have a formal education.

Reshma Family

She belonged to a gypsy family who migrated to Pakistan after the partition of India.

Music Career

Initial Career

She started her artistic career with Radio Pakistan. She used to perform at the shrines of various Sufis at a young age. Radio Pakistan producer Saleem Gilani heard her singing at Lal Shahbaz Qalandar’s mausoleum. Her voice impressed him so much that she was allowed to sing on the radio. She was just 12 years old when her voice was the first broadcast on Radio Pakistan. At that time, she sang ‘Lal Meri,’ which became very popular and then gradually became a famous folk singer.

Work on TV

When Pakistan Television founded in the 1960s, she started singing for TV. Songs aired on Pakistani television in the ’60s, and 70’s made her the most popular folk singer in Pakistan.

Services To Indian Music Industry

She also visited India at the invitation of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Many of her songs were also included in Indian films. In Bollywood, she was offered a song by Raj Kapoor for his film ‘Bobby’ were her first song, ‘Akhiyon Ko Rahne De,’ became world-famous. Well known Indian director Subhash Ghai decided to include her voice in one of his films; thus, Reshma sang ‘Lambi Judaae’ for the movie ‘Hero’ which also made her famous. And this song is still viral on both sides of the border, and this film is still known today because of her song.

Popular Songs

Some of her other popular songs include ‘Sun Charkha Di Mithi Mithi Kook Mahiya Menon Yaad Aanda,’ ‘Way Mein Chori Chori,’ ‘Dama Dam Mast Qalandar,’ ‘Ankhiyan Nu Ren De Ankhiyan De Kool Kool’ and ‘Hai Raba Niyon Lagda Dil Meera.’

Reshma Death

She was diagnosed with throat cancer in the ’80s, but despite her long illness, she continued to show the essence of her singing. Former President Pervez Musharraf provided her with full support for her treatment. She passed away on November 3, 2013, at the age of 66. She may have left this world, but she will live forever in the hearts of her fans.

Reshma Songs

1. Naiyoon Lagdaa Dil Meraa
2. Lambi Judaae
3. Aa Mil Ranjhao Yar
4. Aam Key Neechay
5. Aye Mosam Rangeelay Sohanay
6. Akhiaan Milaa Key Channaa Paween Naa Judaai Wee
7. Akhiyaan Nuu Rehn Dey
8. Aksar Shab E Tanhaai
9. Ali Dum Dum Mein Andar
10. Asen Bhool Gae Aan Akhiyan Lakay
11. Aundiyaan Naseebaan Nal
12. Babu Vey Mainoo Ticket
13. Badii Lambe Judaai
14. Bandra-Rajistaani Geet
15. Banjaaria Payar Kahnon Terey Naal
16. Bhangraa
17. Bhaveein Tu Jan Na Jan
18. Bhool Janiyaan Kisay De Naal
19. Boondaan Tey Baras Riyaan
20. Challaa
21. Changii Naein Kiiti
22. Chanaa Kithaa Guzaari Aie Rat Vey
23. Chana We Raataan Chandniyaan
24. Chhelle Thakee Londonee
25. Chi Chi Daa Challaah
26. Chori Chori
27. Dama Dam Mast Qalanddar
28. Dard Kaafi Hei
29. Daikh Hamaray Mathay Par Yeh
30. Dhamal
31. Dholaa Vey Rattan
32. Dholey Ri Momal
33. Dil De Pukaar
34. Dama Dum Mast Qalanddar
35. Ik Tenu Mangiyaii Rab Kolun
36. Gal Ishq De Malaa
37. Galiyaan Dey Kakhaan Wangon
38. Gham E Hayaat Mein Koii Kamii Nahein Aaye
39. Gin Gin Taaray
40. Guloon Se Khailti Hogii
41. Hye O Rabaa
42. Heer
43. Hosh Bhulaa Bethi
44. Ik Tenun mangiyaa Rab Koloon
45. Ishaq Daa Dhokhaa
46. Ja Ve Vichhoria
47. Jai Kaali Maa
48. Jaani Raat Reh Poo
49. Kahnon Kita Payar
50. Kalaari
51. Kamli Daa Dholaa
52. Kamli-E-Maa
53. Ke Khatia Dil Laa Key
54. Kesariaa balama
55. Kithe Nain Naa Jorein
56. Kithey Takrey Tey Haal
57. Koi Ishaq
58. Lambi Judae
59. Le De Menu TV Balma
60. Lo Dil Ke Bat Aap Bh Humsay Chupaa Gaye
61. Mar Ditaa Mainon
62. Mahi Gal Jadon Karda Ae
63. Maihon Jhaliyan
64. Mein Te Mirzaa Yar
65. Menu Ishq Ho Gaya
66. Mast Qalanddar
67. Mosam Rangeeley Suhaney
68. Maya-Lok
69. Mein Payar Kita
70. Menu Har Weley Teriyaan Odikan
71. Merey Chan Pardesi
72. Mere Sajjan Ko
73. Mere Hamjoliyaan
74. Meri Ujaddi Jok Wasaa Ja
75. Mila payar Na Teraa
76. Muk Chaley Sa
77. Na Dil Dendii Bedardi Nu
78. Naeen Bhulnaa Vey Tenoon
79. Nagar Nagar Galii
80. Naiyoon Lagdaa Dil Meraa
81. Nehar Walay Pul Te Bulaa Key
82. O Ghadii Changi
83. O Lal Mere Pat
84. Peer Meraa Mushtaq Hussaini
85. Raba Aey Vichooriyan
86. Rabaa Ke Qasoor Kitaa
87. Rajistaani Lok Geet
88. Rang Barangii Duniyaa
89. Challah
90. Rog Buraa Ishq Da
91. Sanon Toon Bhulaa Key
92. Sadaa Chiryaan
93. Sadey Wal Mukhdraa Mor
94. Sahnon Bhool Jayein Saada Payar
95. Sajnaa Wichore Terey
96. Sayonii Meraa Dil Dhadkay
97. Senraan Raa Bairya
98. Shabaaz Qalanddar
99. Siraaiki kalaam
100. Sun Charkhay Di Mitthe
101. Tak Patrii Wallaa Lekh
102. Teri Judai
103. Toon Kulii Toon Kul
104. Tu Mil Jaaye
105. Uth Gae Gawaandon Yaar
106. Way Mein Chori Chori
107. Yar Sonaa
108. Yana Raba Aeryaa