Tarannum Naz
Tarannum Naz | |
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| ترنم ناز | |
| Born | Tarannum Naz Begum 3 October 1958 |
| Other names | Tarannum Naaz |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1974 - present |
| Children | 3 |
| Awards | Pride of Performance (2005)[1] |
Tarannum Naz is a Pakistani playback and ghazal singer.[2] Known for her melodious voice and classical training, she has a prolific career spanning several decades, contributing songs to films and releasing a number of albums.[3]
Early life and training
She was born in 1958 at Lahore, Pakistan.[3] Tarannum Naz's singing career began with her performances on radio.[3] She received early vocal training from Ustad Aashiq Hussain.[3] She was also mentored by the legendary Pakistani singer Madam Noor Jehan, who held Naz in high regard.[4] At the age of 16 she started singing in PTV musical shows.[3]
Career
Tarannum Naz is a versatile singer with a broad range.[3] She is proficient in various genres and Naz has provided her voice for many Pakistani films. Her filmography also includes work on films such as Sajjan Kamla (1975), Ajj Di Taza Khabar (1976), and Mr. 420 (1992).[3] Notable credits include the soundtracks for Jan-E-Bahar (2017) and Rogi (2017).[3]
She is also a noted performer of ghazals and folk songs.[3] In 2021, she performed at the Alhamra Art Centre in Lahore for the "Funkar Hamaray" music series, where she sang popular numbers, including some of Madam Noor Jehan's hit songs.[5] Naz has also recorded a number of Christian worship songs.[3]
Tarannum Naz's extensive discography includes numerous single releases and contributions to albums and film soundtracks throughout her career.[3] In 2005, Tarannum Naz was awarded the prestigious "Pride of Performance" by the Government of Pakistan.[1] She has received over 200 awards throughout her career.[3]
Perosnal life
Tarannum Naz is married and has three children.[3]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Rim Jim | Herself | PTV |
| 1992 | Mauseeqar | Herself | PTV |
| 1999 | Desan Da Raja | Herself | PTV |
| 2011 | Ghazal Night | Herself | PTV |
| 2015 | Mazaaq Raat | Herself | Geo TV |
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Sajjan Kamla | Punjabi |
| 1976 | Ajj Di Taza Khabar | Punjabi |
| 1977 | Sangam | Urdu |
| 1992 | Mr. 420 | Urdu |
| 1992 | Aaj Aur Kal | Urdu |
| 2017 | Rogi | Urdu |
| 2017 | Jan-E-Bahar | Urdu |
Discography
Studio albums
- Ptv Hits, Vol. 15 (1979)
- Wadda Thanedar (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (1980)
- Maula Jatt Te Noori Natt (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (EP) (1981)
- 17 Top Hits from Rim Jhim (Compilation) (1986)
- Des Malangi Da (1988)
- Awaz-O-Andaz (1991)
- Aag (1991)
- Majhoo - Mehbooba (1992)
- Samunder (with Ghulam Ali Khan) (1995)
- Best of Tarannum Naz (Compilation) (2013)
Awards and recognition
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Title | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 6th PTV Awards | Best Singer | Nominated | Rim Jim | [6] |
| 1992 | Nigar Awards | Best Playback Singer | Won | Aaj Aur Kal | [7] |
| 2005 | Pride of Performance | Government of Pakistan | Won | Arts | [1] |
References
- ^ a b c "130 nationals, foreigners to get civil awards". Dawn News. August 14, 2004.
- ^ "آج کی فلمی موسیقی کا بہت بُرا حال ہے' ترنم ناز". Jang News. November 12, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "گلوکارہ ترنم ناز کا انٹرویو اور اپنے میوزک شو رم جم کے لیے جانا جاتا ہے". Weekly Nigar Lahore (Golden Jubilee Number): 127. 2000.
- ^ "صدارتی تمغہ برائے حسن کارکردگی۔ ترنم ناز". Tareekh-e-Pakistan. September 19, 2023.
- ^ "Taranum Naz performs at Alhamra". Dawn Newspaper. October 10, 2022.
- ^ "6th PTV Awards", Pakistan Television Corporation, archived from the original on 1 January 2022, retrieved 8 November 2021
{{citation}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ "Pakistan's "Oscars"; The Nigar Awards". Desi Movies Reviews. Archived from the original on 2 July 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
External links
- Tarannum Naz at IMDb