Nisar Nasik
Nisar Nasik | |
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| Born | February 15, 1939 |
| Died | July 3, 2019 (aged 80) Rawalpindi, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation | Poet |
| Known for | Writing the song Dil Dil Pakistan |
| Works |
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| Awards | Lifetime Achievement Award from Pakistan Television |
Nisar Nasik (15 February 1939 – 3 July 2019) was a Pakistani poet.[1]
Career
[edit]He was born in Rawalpindi, Pakistan in 1939 and used to work for both Radio Pakistan and Pakistan Television. He was credited with writing the song "Dil Dil Pakistan", a highly popular patriotic song by the musical band Vital Signs first released in 1987.[1][2][3][4][5]
Awards and recognition
[edit]Pakistan Television awarded him the Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions in Urdu literature.[4][2][6][5]
Bibliography
[edit]He wrote in Urdu and Punjabi languages. He also wrote two books:
Death
[edit]Nisar Nasik died in Rawalpindi, Pakistan on 3 July 2019 after a protracted illness with many health issues including diabetes, amnesia and high blood pressure.[1][4][5][3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Dil Dil Pakistan lyricist Nisar Nasik breathes his last". Images (Dawn Group of newspapers) website. 3 July 2019. Archived from the original on 4 July 2019. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC) pays tribute to poet Nisar Nasik". The Nation newspaper. Associated Press of Pakistan. 14 June 2015. Archived from the original on 8 December 2023. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ a b "Dil Dil Pakistan's writer lives miserable life". Dunya TV News website. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
- ^ a b c d e "Profile of Nisar Nasik". rekhta.org website. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
- ^ a b c "دل دل پاکستان نغمے کے شاعر نثار ناسک انتقال کر گئے". Express News website. 3 July 2019. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
- ^ "NEWS IN BRIEF (scroll down to read title 'Poetical prosing')". Dawn newspaper. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
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