(Web Desk) Today is the Day of Defense Renewal. On September 6, 1965, when the enemy looked at the land of Pakistan with disdain, poets, artists and singers immersed themselves in the spirit of patriotism and sang songs to increase the enthusiasm of the young men of the country. He created such songs and anthems that became the voice of the entire nation to raise the morale of the children of the country.
On September 6, 1965, when India imposed war on Pakistan, upon the announcement of President Ayub Khan, the entire nation stood up to protect the country. The role of Radio Pakistan at this critical juncture will never be forgotten. The name of Tabassum and Queen Tarnam Noor Jahan will be remembered in the history of the September 1965 War, Sufi Ghulam Tabassum’s song “Ae Patrhattan Te Nain Vakde” was sung by Conor Jahan.
During the war, Mehdi Hasan played his part in the war by singing “Apni Jaan Nazrokar Aapni Wafa Pesh Karu”, singer Masroor Anwar also created numerous national songs besides “Apni Jaan Nazr Karum, Apni Wafa Pesh Karu”, singer Neyra Noor. Anthem “Watan ki mati khukhu rahana” recorded in the voice of
The salutation written in the name of the martyrs of Mushir Kazmi “O Rah-e-Haq Ke Shaheed Wafa” was sung by singer Naseem Begum, the music of this anthem was created by Qar Saleem Iqbal, this anthem in the voice of Naseem Begum has a classical status.
On the same days when the war started, filmmaker and photographer Riaz Bukhari’s film “Mujahid” was released, in which a song was written by the poet Sahak Ali and composed by Khalil Ahmad, this song is “Sathiyumjahdu Jag Atha Hai”. “Sara Watan”, sung by Muhammad Ali, Masood Rana, Shaukat Ali and others, was the first film song to be broadcast on radio throughout Pakistan.
Apart from this, the song written by the lyricist Tufail Hoshiar Puri, “O Mard-e-Mujahid Jag zara ab wak shahadat hai aya” was echoing everywhere in the voices of singer Anayat Hussain Bhatti and his colleagues.
In the voice of Shahshah Ghazal Mehdi Hasan Khan, “Khata Lahore Tere Jaan Nisaron Ko Salam” played an important role in cheering the soldiers as well as the citizens. They are for you” Gokar paid tribute to the border guards, Noor Jahan’s song “Meriyan Dhol Sepahiya Trio Rab Diyan Rakha” was for the soldiers facing the Indian tanks on the Chonda Front.
Josh Malih Abadi’s revolutionary anthem “O watan hum hai tri shama ke parvan mein” was sung by Masood Rana and his colleagues and played an important role in warming up the soldiers and the nation.
Many films were also made in the background of the war, including the film “Soldier of the Country” by filmmaker and director Shabab Kiranvi, in which Muhammad Ali and Firdous played the main roles. While leaving, she sings a song “Tje watan ne pakara hai ja mere mahboub” sung by Noor Jahan and the composer of this song was Manzoor Ashraf.
There is a long list of people who wrote and sang anthems for the country, including many singers including Ustad Amant Ali Khan, Naheed Akhtar. Heat the hearts of the nation.
2024-09-07 00:08:36