Nusrat Hussain (Urdu:نصرت حسین), is a Pakistani musician, airline pilot, guitarist, and keyboardist.
Nusrat Hussain | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Nusrat Hussain |
| Genres | rock, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Airline pilot, musician, |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar (electric and acoustic), keyboards |
| Years active | 1987 – present |
Career
editNusrat Hussain played guitar for the Vital Signs band and keyboards for Junoon band in the mid 1990s.[1][2] He soon left both bands opting for a career in PIA as an airline pilot in the airline industry.[1][3]
According to a major newspaper of Pakistan, "It was Nusrat Hussain who took the initial shot at composing the song (Dil Dil Pakistan). (song written by Shoaib Mansoor) Shoaib hated the first draft. He wanted it to be a lot catchier. Nusrat had another go and came up with an intro that was appreciated by the other members. Encouraged by it, the others (especially Junaid), lend in their own inputs and ideas until the tune was completed, approved by Shoaib and recorded...For years now, 'Dil Dil Pakistan' is regarded to be the 'second Pakistani national anthem'."[1]
After his departure from Junoon, Nusrat released a solo album Amrit (1992)[2] which featured popular tracks such as Jo Chaho Tum and Teri Awaz. He made a comeback in 2012 with his album Kaho,[2] which was a collaboration between him and music producer Sarmad Ghafoor.[4]
Nusrat Hussain first worked for Pakistan International Airlines, later captained Boeing 777 aircraft for Qatar Airways.[3]
Discography
editAlbums
editSingles
edit- Teri Awaz
- Erum
- Jo Chaho Tum
- Crazy Lady
- Maza Dard Ka[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c Nadeem F. Paracha (28 March 2013). "Times of the Signs (History of 'Vital Signs' and 'Junoon' music bands)". Dawn newspaper. Archived from the original on 10 October 2017. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "Nusrat Hussain profile". UrduWire.com website. Archived from the original on 5 October 2012. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
- ^ a b c Faizan Ali. "Nusrat Hussain Returns to the Music Industry after 19 years". Pakium.com website. Archived from the original on 6 March 2013. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
- ^ a b "Nusrat Hussain Interview: New Album "Kaho" Release". Ravi Magazine. 18 September 2016. Archived from the original on 21 December 2016. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
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