Runa Laila

Also, she could sing in the following five dialects, as well:

Punjabi, Sindhi, Gujrati, Pushto and Baluchi.

Correction, these are not dialects, but are languages.

mumbaikar: That`s true, `Ghironda` is known for its songs. Likewise, years ago Runa had recorded songs like `Disco express` and `pukaro, tum kahan ho pukaro` which were very popular with the public. Thanking you, Anis.

Ras: Runa has fascinated me all my life. I go through your material every now and then. Many thanks and regards, Anis

Casanova: One good thing about Runa is that she waste no time to explore the film situation etc with the help of composer and the rest. Once she understands the need, she wants to be on top of the song ASAP.
Perhaps, this is one reason why musicians like to work with her. Thanks, Anis

Lala: `Khayal O Khaab hue hain mohabbatain kaisi, lahu mein naach rahi hain ye wehchatain kaisi`. I agree with you regarding this ghazal. Trust me, I had to skip/trim a lot of stuff becaue the story would have been too long. Wish I had added this masterpiece. Thanks, Anis.

Rakapo$h: Runa wanted to record a few songs for a Pakistani movie in the recent past. Unfortunately, her schedule was hectic and the film crew could not work out the dates. Wishing you all the best, Anis.

Runa is, indeed, an incessant source of inspiration for the pop singers. Sincerely, Anis

bmk: ..... her throat will be preserved... Well, we often hear and read such remarks about great people. As for `Dil dharkay...` credit goes to a lot of people including Runa, Bazmi Saheb and the rest. truly, Anis

i-am-the-cheese: The pleasure is mine. All the best, Anis.

ashfaqahmad: Yes, Runa is very particular about such gestures, like `salam`. As for the rumors, a lot of them were in circulation those days. But Runa herself made it clear that one must move on. Cheers, Anis.

dear shaker thanks for taking me to my nostalgia but u forget to mention my favourite ghazal haa kay doosh pay rakhay howay caragh hain hum jo bugh gai to hawwa say sikaaitain kaisi anny how wonderful article lala

O P Nayyar said in one of his interviews, ` The finest singer he used after Asha for his compositions was Runa Laila.

Thanks Anis Shakur

I caught her show in Palo Alto in July.

Brought back a lot of memories. I remain a fan.

Check out

http://www.contactpakistan.com/Communitylibrary/general/article0533.htm

for the report.

I should have sent it to CHOWK too but since Dawn published it too I forgot.



Ras

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Oh all those songs are so nostalgic...
thank you for reminding us of them.

Had Runa Laila stayed behind, the music world of Pakistan would have been far more entertaining and full of beautiful songs.
Naheed Akhtar did fill up her place and did the kind of songs Runa Laila`s voice would have been more suitable for but still....Runa Laila was Runa Laila.
I have been greatly missing her all those years.

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