Sohail Rana: Musings on music

I remember watching as a kid Sohail Rana`s TV show for children. He was such a great artist. I loved his music. Thank you so much, Anis, for this write-up. It was a lovely and a beautiful walk down the memory lane. I must now get Sohail Rana`s CD. Thanks again for refreshing wonderful childhood memories for me.

Great Sohail Rana, thanks Anis for bringing such a good memory. I believe death of Waheed Murad and Ahmed Rushdi in same year disheartened him for film music.


Sang Sang Chalain, Saray Dost Hamaray....hai ..... kiya yaad diladya.

Meray bachpan kay din, kitnay achay thay din
Aaj behtay bithay kiyon yaad agay
Meray bichron ko mujh say miladay koi
Mera bachpan kisi mole laday koi

i was just thinking of his show the other day...i used to watch it every week myself, as a kid...it was cute watching the little kids sway side to side as they sung. I especially remember the times when the lovely Shahnaz Begum came on the show to sing Sohni Dharti. Afshan`s voice was so sweet. . .what a coincidence that this article should show up on Chowk, while those memories were floating in my head. :)

Thank you Anis Shakur for writing this piece and for taking
a couple of generations of Pakistanis down memory lane.

Sohail Rana exemplifies what once really good in Pakistan.
He was a national icon before the mullah iconoclasts and hypocrites took over a nation`s mindset.

I hope that someone is able to show this article to Sohail Rana Sahib in
Canada so that he can know that he is still admired and loved by Pakistanis.

All in all he was a superb music director and a class act.


Ras


PS. I wrote an article on Shahnaz Begum`s visit to our area in the year 2000 on CHOWK which can be reached at :

http://63.194.130.82/cgi-bin/show_article.cgi?aid=00000877&channel=civic%20center&start=0&end=9&page=1&chapter=1

To date I recall the chronology of Islamic months based on the song he composed: ``Peha muharram doosra safar in dono kay peechay peechay...`` He also doubled as our Sesame Street i guess! I remember participating in many of his shows and even getting invited by him on stage once. Yes Anis even at that age I could feel his compassion and love for music and children. When PTV replaced Sohail Rana`s program with that by Khalil Ahmed I remember protesting and refusing to watch the ``ganda program``. I have been wondering for a while about his health and general well-being and I wish he could have given our children similar fond memories and tunes also. One can never thank him enough for making our bachpan memorable. If ever Mr. Rana ever reads this piece I would like to say: ``Thank you for being a part of my life!``

Let me try again...

Thank you Anis Shakur for writing this piece and for taking
a couple of generations of Pakistanis down memory lane.

Sohail Rana exemplifies what was once really good in Pakistan.
He was a national icon before the mullah iconoclasts and hypocrites took over a nation`s mindset.

I hope that someone is able to show this article to Sohail Rana Sahib in
Canada so that he can know that he is still admired and loved by Pakistanis.

All in all he was a superb music director and a class act.


Ras

Did not know that Nazia Hassan had passed away. I am so cut off from cultural scene of India. That happens if you live in USA and your sole obsession is USD. Living in cultureless America is living in caves.

Any mp3 sites with Sohail Rana compositions?

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i feel like weeping when i hear sohni dharti..it has this very strange effect on me...
i also think i remember going to one of his sing along programs when i was really small, tagging along with cousin who was in the binaca ad. he composed...some really good music there, he should get the nishanehaider or something
thanks shakur

Shehlah: Salutations!
Chronology of Islamic months,Pehla....... became the part and parcel for innumerable children. Sohail Saheb`s love and devotion for music and children is unprecedented. Yes numerous pakistani families were perturbed when he was replaced by another composer.
Moreover,he was doing great up until a few days ago.
Further,millions of us would thank him for bringing happiness in our lives.
truly
Anis

My Dear Ras: Rest be assured, Sohail Saheb receives updates from his admirers.Just that he is too busy to answer them individually.Yes he is,indeed,maestro with the midas touch.
Also,I did went through your highly informative article on Shehnaz Begum.
Sincerely
Anis

Dear nooralain: That was the golden era of the Pakistan film industry.Sohni dharti in the voice of Shehnaz Begum is an asset for us.In fact, so many Pakistani artists have rendered this song that there is no way to keep a count. Just like Akele na jana.
Both Afshan Ahmed and her mother,Asma Ahmed, achieved fame in the world of music.
All the best
Anis

Hello,
nawaid,
In the death of Waheed Murad and Ahmed Rushdi, Sohail Rana had indeed lost two sincere friends.However that was not the only reason that disheartened him.
To cut the long story short,most of us do applaud his accomplishments and to be very honest to you Sohail Rana is aware of this fact.
Sincerely
Anis

Hi,
godot,
That`s correct. Just like you I experience the same feelings about Sohail Saheb.Television`s children program was a plus point to his fabulous music career.
Many thanks and regards
Anis

einsteinwallah:If I come across mp3 sites in my files I will obviously get back with you.
Enjoy!
Anis

Cheese: Most of my colleagues still remember Binaca. He should have received the highest award and much more. I will reiterate that Sohni dharti`s magical composition is unforgettable.
Best Regards
Anis

...cheeso: shohni dharti is DA song...


...einsteinwallah...she passed away a couple of years ago from cancer...her last years were v.unhappy...aap jaisa koi is one of my all time favs...