Intizar Hussain or Intezar Hussain was a Pakistani writer of Urdu novels, short stories, poetry and nonfiction. He is widely recognised as a leading literary figure of Pakistan.
Mohammad Umer, known professionally as Umer Shareef, was a Pakistani actor, host, comedian, director, producer, writer, singer and television personality.
Ustad Amanat Ali Khan was a Pakistani classical vocalist from the Patiala gharana tradition of music and is widely regarded as one of the finest classical and ghazal singers of all time. Together with his younger brother, Ustad Bade Fateh Ali Khan, he formed a famed singing duo that garnered widespread popularity across the Indian subcontinent. For his contributions to classical music, Amanat Ali was honoured with the highest national literary award of Pakistan – the Pride of Performance – by the President of Pakistan in 1969. Khan was especially noted for khayal, thumri, and ghazal styles of singing and has been described as "the maestro of the Patiala gharana." He stands with singing icons like Mehdi Hassan and Ahmed Rushdi, having left behind a legacy of hundreds of classical and semi-classical songs.
Nawabzada Mirza Jamiluddin Ahmed Khan PP, HI, also known as Jamiluddin Aali or Aaliji, was a Pakistani poet, critic, playwright, essayist, columnist, and scholar.
Sohail Rana is a Pakistani music composer for films and television. He was introduced by actor Waheed Murad in Pakistan film industry and gained popularity when singer Ahmed Rushdi sang his compositions in such films as Armaan and Doraha. He is now based in Canada.
The Hilaal-e-Imtiaz, also spelled and transliterated as Hilāl-e-Imtiyāz, is the second-highest civilian award and honour given to both civilians and military officers of the Pakistan Armed Forces by the Government of Pakistan. It recognises individuals who have made an "especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of Pakistan, world peace, cultural or other significant public endeavors". It is a civilian award, and not limited to the citizens of Pakistan.
Asad Amanat Ali Khan was a Pakistani classical vocalist and ghazal singer belonging to the Patiala Gharana tradition of music. In a career spanning 32 years, Khan sang over 1,000 songs for Pakistan Television and movie soundtracks, in addition to performing traditional classical music across the world. He was particularly noted for his command over the ghazal style of singing. Khan was the son of the prominent classical vocalist Ustad Amanat Ali Khan. He was awarded the highest national literary award of Pakistan, the Presidential Pride of Performance, on 23 March 2007 for his significant contributions to classical music.
Sehba Akhtar was a poet and a film songwriter in Pakistan.
Saleem Sheikh is a Pakistani actor and producer.
Sadia Imam is a television actress in Pakistan.
Yousuf Kamal, known professionally as Shakeel Yousuf, was a Pakistani actor best known for his roles in the PTV drama series Uncle Urfi (1975), as Mehboob Ahmed in PTV's Aangan Terha (1984) and as Taimoor Ahmad in Ankahi (1982).
Aamir Yousaf is a Pakistani TV director, producer, writer and former actor. Yousaf has directed drama serials such as Virasat, Ghaao, Anokha Ladla and Aap ki Kaneez, for which he was nominated for Best TV Director at the 15th Lux Style Awards.
Muhammad Ifrahim is a Pakistani singer who is known for his national songs like, "Zameen ki goad rang se umang se" and others.
Mohsin Raza is a Pakistani television music director.
Rubina Badar was a Pakistani radio, TV, and film singer. She is known for her TV song, "Tum Sung Nainan Laagay".
Niaz Ahmed was a Pakistani television, radio, and film musician. He is known for composing classical, semi-classical, and patriotic songs for Radio Pakistan and Pakistan Television. His popular melodies include "Itne Baray Jeevan Saagar Mein Tu Ne Pakistan Dia", "Dekh Tera Kiya Rang Kar dia Hai", "Mera Inaam Pakistan", and many others. He was honored with the Pride of Performance Award in 2004.
Khalid Nizami is a Pakistani comedian actor and music composer. He is primarily known for playing a comedy role in Haseena Moin's play Ankahi. He has played several comedy characters in PTV dramas since 1970. In 1973, he composed a song "Tum Sung Nainan Laagay" which was sung by Rubina Badar and became a classic hit. He also composed some songs for the singer A. Nayyar.
