Ahmed Rushdi

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Ahmed Rushdi (Urdu: احمد رشدی) was a very important contributor to the Golden Age of Pakistani film music. Born in Hyderabad Deccan in 1938, he migrated to Pakistan after Independence. His first major break was singing "Bunder Road se Keemari" on Radio Pakistan. He is also considered to be the first regular pop singer of Asia, as he introduced hip-hop, disco and other modern genres in the Asian Music.

During his time as a leading playback singer, he lent his vocal talent to major heroes of his time including Waheed Murad, Mohammad Ali,Darpan, Nadeem, Shahid and Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din to name a few.

He suffered from poor health during later part of his life and died on April 11, 1983 of a major heart attack, at the age of 45. He will always be remembered as singing vocals for Waheed Murad in hit films like Doraha and Armaan along with other numerous hit songs.

[edit] Memorable Hits of Ahmed Rushdi

Raat Saloni Aayi Baat Anokhi Lai, Movie : Zamana Kya Kahega
Aaj Is Shahar Mein Kal Us Shahar Mein, Movie : Joker
Raat Chali Hai Jhoom Ke, Movie : Josh
Chalak Rahi Hain Mastiyan, Movie : Raaz
Chal Na Sake Gi 420, Movie : Raaz
Chand Sa Mukhra Gora Badan, Movie : Saperan
Haal-e-Dil Humne Sunadiya To Bura Manoge, Movie : Aurat Ka Pyaar
Chotti Si Yeh Titli, Movie : Anjan
Gol Gappay Wala Aaya Gol Gappay Laya, Movie : Mehtab
Kisi Chaman Mein Raho Tum Bahar Banke Raho, Movie : Aanchal
Wallah! Sar Se Paon Talak Mooj-e-Noor Ho, Movie : Daman
Jab Raat Dhali Tum Yaad Aaye, Movie : Kaneez
Akele Na Jana Humain Chodh Kar Tum, Movie : Arman
Betab Ho Tum Udhar Bechain Hain Hum Idhar, Movie : Arman
Jab Pyaar Mein Do Dil Milte Hain, Movie : Arman
Mere Khayalon Mein Chahi Hai Aik Surat Matwali Si, Movie : Arman
Allah Bakhshe Waalidein ko, Movie : Tere Sheher Mein
Bholi Hoi Dastan Hoon Guzra Huwa Khayal Hoon, Movie : Doraha
Haan Is Moor Par Is Jaga Baith Kar, Movie : Doraha
Tumhain Kaise Batadoon Tum Meri Manzil Ho, Movie : Doraha
Aaye Meri Zindagi Aaye Mere Humsafar, Movie : Ahsan
Madine Wale Se Mera Salam Keh Dena, Movie : Baazi
Kabhi To Tumko Yaad Aaingi, Movie:Chakori
Jane Mujhe Keya Hogaya, Movie : Bhaiya
Husn Dekha Jo Tumhara To Khuda Yaad Aaya, Movie : Jahan Tum Wahan Hum
Mujhe Talash Thi Jiski Woh Humsafar Tum Ho, Movie : Jahan Tum Wahan Hum
Usay Dekha, Usay Chaha, Usay Bhool Gaye, Movie : Jahan Tum Wahan Hum
Three Cheers For Bhabhi Hip Hip Hurray, Movie : Devar Bhabhi
Kiya Hai Jo Pyaar To Paday Ga Nibhana, Movie : Dil Mera Dadhkan Teri

[edit] Ahmed Rushdi in Bangladesh

Ahmed Rushdis Bengali song Ke tumi ele go, from the film Notun Name Dako (1968) earned immense popularity^{[citation needed]} in the then East Pakistan( current days Bangladesh) in late 1960's.