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.
| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| Personal | |
| Name: | Reshma |
| Famous As: | Folk Singer |
| In Urdu: | ریشماں |
| Nationality: | Pakistani |
| Residence: | Karachi |
| Education: | Reshman did not receive any formal education |
| Religion: | Islam |
| Profession: | Singer |
| Years Active: | 1968-2004 |
| Awards : | She bagged various awards |
| Born | |
| Date: | 1947 |
| Place: | Ratangarh, Rajasthan, British India |
| Family | |
| Spouse: | Married |
| Children: | 4 Son and 3 Daughters |
| Parents: | Haji Muhammad Mushtaq |
| Died | |
| Date: | 3rd November 2013 |
| Rest Place: | Lahore |
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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
- Naiyoon Lagdaa Dil Meraa
- Lambi Judaae
- Aa Mil Ranjhao Yar
- Aam Key Neechay
- Aye Mosam Rangeelay Sohanay
- Akhiaan Milaa Key Channaa Paween Naa Judaai Wee
- Akhiyaan Nuu Rehn Dey
- Aksar Shab E Tanhaai
- Ali Dum Dum Mein Andar
- Asen Bhool Gae Aan Akhiyan Lakay
- Aundiyaan Naseebaan Nal
- Babu Vey Mainoo Ticket
- Badii Lambe Judaai
- Bandra-Rajistaani Geet
- Banjaaria Payar Kahnon Terey Naal
- Bhangraa
- Bhaveein Tu Jan Na Jan
- Bhool Janiyaan Kisay De Naal
- Boondaan Tey Baras Riyaan
- Challaa
- Changii Naein Kiiti
- Chanaa Kithaa Guzaari Aie Rat Vey
- Chana We Raataan Chandniyaan
- Chhelle Thakee Londonee
- Chi Chi Daa Challaah
- Chori Chori
- Dama Dam Mast Qalanddar
- Dard Kaafi Hei
- Daikh Hamaray Mathay Par Yeh
- Dhamal
- Dholaa Vey Rattan
- Dholey Ri Momal
- Dil De Pukaar
- Dama Dum Mast Qalanddar
- Ik Tenu Mangiyaii Rab Kolun
- Gal Ishq De Malaa
- Galiyaan Dey Kakhaan Wangon
- Gham E Hayaat Mein Koii Kamii Nahein Aaye
- Gin Gin Taaray
- Guloon Se Khailti Hogii
- Hye O Rabaa
- Heer
- Hosh Bhulaa Bethi
- Ik Tenun mangiyaa Rab Koloon
- Ishaq Daa Dhokhaa
- Ja Ve Vichhoria
- Jai Kaali Maa
- Jaani Raat Reh Poo
- Kahnon Kita Payar
- Kalaari
- Kamli Daa Dholaa
- Kamli-E-Maa
- Ke Khatia Dil Laa Key
- Kesariaa balama
- Kithe Nain Naa Jorein
- Kithey Takrey Tey Haal
- Koi Ishaq
- Lambi Judae
- Le De Menu TV Balma
- Lo Dil Ke Bat Aap Bh Humsay Chupaa Gaye
- Mar Ditaa Mainon
- Mahi Gal Jadon Karda Ae
- Maihon Jhaliyan
- Mein Te Mirzaa Yar
- Menu Ishq Ho Gaya
- Mast Qalanddar
- Mosam Rangeeley Suhaney
- Maya-Lok
- Mein Payar Kita
- Menu Har Weley Teriyaan Odikan
- Merey Chan Pardesi
- Mere Sajjan Ko
- Mere Hamjoliyaan
- Meri Ujaddi Jok Wasaa Ja
- Mila payar Na Teraa
- Muk Chaley Sa
- Na Dil Dendii Bedardi Nu
- Naeen Bhulnaa Vey Tenoon
- Nagar Nagar Galii
- Naiyoon Lagdaa Dil Meraa
- Nehar Walay Pul Te Bulaa Key
- O Ghadii Changi
- O Lal Mere Pat
- Peer Meraa Mushtaq Hussaini
- Raba Aey Vichooriyan
- Rabaa Ke Qasoor Kitaa
- Rajistaani Lok Geet
- Rang Barangii Duniyaa
- Challah
- Rog Buraa Ishq Da
- Sanon Toon Bhulaa Key
- Sadaa Chiryaan
- Sadey Wal Mukhdraa Mor
- Sahnon Bhool Jayein Saada Payar
- Sajnaa Wichore Terey
- Sayonii Meraa Dil Dhadkay
- Senraan Raa Bairya
- Shabaaz Qalanddar
- Siraaiki kalaam
- Sun Charkhay Di Mitthe
- Tak Patrii Wallaa Lekh
- Teri Judai
- Toon Kulii Toon Kul
- Tu Mil Jaaye
- Uth Gae Gawaandon Yaar
- Way Mein Chori Chori
- Yar Sonaa
- Yana Raba Aeryaa