I was among the audience when in late 70’s PTv invited Salim Raza to Tv Show “Nikhaar” He had left singing many years ago and was on a private visit from Canada to Pakistan yet he entertained us and the thousand of viewers who watched him perform. It was this unfortunate trip that he was diagnosed with Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus. but I never knew when i’ll see him again just a few years later, I wont be able to recognise him cuz of deteriorated health. During Nikhaar Show he was very chirpy, live n kicking and a bit bulky. I got this video after his death and honestly speaking I cudnt believe it was him till he sang. This is how Life deals with us. You cant fight destiny. He was an icon starting from mid 50’s till He migrated to Vancouver, Canada, in 1975. He was called Talat Mehmood of Pakistan cuz of his Sad songs but his other solos and romantic duets were equally popular and also he sang to a higher pitch than Talat in a few songs. According to many he started his career in Film Qatil in 1955 but i have an 78rpm record of Film Sohni which dates 1954 though movie was released in 1955. It says “Hum Teri Yaad mein Royein Gay” May be I can upload it on his Birthday 🙂 Today is 25 November. Death Anniversary of Salim Raza so I am releasing a rare video of him which is not only a premier on YouTube but a gift to many of his fans across the world. Before I describe his sonographic details leme share an important event from his life with you. It is about his …
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