Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan being remembered on 20th death anniversary

Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan being remembered on 20th death anniversary

Lahore (Web Desk): The legendary ‘qawwali’ maestro Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan is being remembered on his 20th death anniversary today (Wednesday).

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan was born in Faisalabad on 13th October 1948. The great singer and musician died at the age of 48 on 16th August 1997.

The government of Pakistan bestow Pride of Performance on the legendary singer in 1987 for his contribution to Pakistani music.

The legendary singer was also honored with the prestigious UNESCO Music Prize for his services. The music maestro released as many as 25 Qawwali albums .

He is still unprecedented singer not only on regional level but also across the world.