Tahira Syed
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Tahira Syed is a Ghazal
and folk singer in Pakistan
. She is the daughter of vocalist Begum Malika Pukhraj
, and was the former wife of Naeem Bokhari.
Being the youngest, Tahira was made to learn singing from the age of 12. After two years of rigorous classical music training by a professional teacher, Tahira was instructed in music by her mother.
examinations. She went on to study for and LLB Degree at Lahore College. She graduated with an LLB degree, before enrolling for Masters
in English at Kinnaird College
for Women, Lahore
; she later dropped out of the college.
. She belongs to a Kashmiri-Punjabi Syed family. Tahira was the youngest child in her family, with five siblings (one sister and four brothers). Her sister, Tasneem, is married to Pakistani lawyer and senator S.M. Zafar
. She was married to Naeem Bukhari for 12 years, she has two children, a son, Hasnain and a daughter, Kiran, both of whom are lawyers by profession. Kiran is married and working in New York City.
[www.lcwu.edu.pk]
Ghazal
The ghazal is a poetic form consisting of rhyming couplets and a refrain, with each line sharing the same meter. A ghazal may be understood as a poetic expression of both the pain of loss or separation and the beauty of love in spite of that pain. The form is ancient, originating in 6th century...
and folk singer in Pakistan
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
. She is the daughter of vocalist Begum Malika Pukhraj
Malika Pukhraj
Malika Pukhraj was a highly popular singer of Pakistan. She was generally called as "Malika" meaning "The Queen." She is extremely popular for her rendition of Hafeez Jalandhri's song, Abhi to main jawan hoon , which is enjoyed by millions not only in Pakistan, but also in India...
, and was the former wife of Naeem Bokhari.
Music career
Syed received her initial training in music from Ustad Akhtar Hussain. She first appeared on air in 1968–69 on Radio Pakistan, and her popularity increased in the 1970s and 1980s. "Yeh Alam Shauq Ka Dekha na jaey" , "Chanjar Phabdi na" and "Abhi to Main Jawan Hou.n" are some of her most popular songs. She has been the recipient of various musical awards in recognition of her achievements as a singer. In 1984, she appeared on the cover of National Geographic magazine.Being the youngest, Tahira was made to learn singing from the age of 12. After two years of rigorous classical music training by a professional teacher, Tahira was instructed in music by her mother.
Education
She obtained her primary education from the Convent of Jesus and Mary where she passed her Senior CambridgeSenior Cambridge
The Senior Cambridge examinations were General Certificate of Education examinations held in Pakistan, Malaysia, Singapore, India, and Jamaica. They were preceded by the Junior Cambridge and Preliminary Cambridge examinations.-India:...
examinations. She went on to study for and LLB Degree at Lahore College. She graduated with an LLB degree, before enrolling for Masters
Master's degree
A master's is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice...
in English at Kinnaird College
Kinnaird College
Kinnaird College for Women is a college in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. It is partially semi- government institute recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.-Early history:...
for Women, Lahore
Lahore
Lahore is the capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab and the second largest city in the country. With a rich and fabulous history dating back to over a thousand years ago, Lahore is no doubt Pakistan's cultural capital. One of the most densely populated cities in the world, Lahore remains a...
; she later dropped out of the college.
Personal life
Tahira Syed is the daughter of the Pakistani singer Malika PukhrajMalika Pukhraj
Malika Pukhraj was a highly popular singer of Pakistan. She was generally called as "Malika" meaning "The Queen." She is extremely popular for her rendition of Hafeez Jalandhri's song, Abhi to main jawan hoon , which is enjoyed by millions not only in Pakistan, but also in India...
. She belongs to a Kashmiri-Punjabi Syed family. Tahira was the youngest child in her family, with five siblings (one sister and four brothers). Her sister, Tasneem, is married to Pakistani lawyer and senator S.M. Zafar
S.M. Zafar
S.M. Zafar, is a Pakistani human rights activist, noted lawyer , politician, and present Senator, PML-Q.-Career:Zafar began his career as a lawyer in the 1950s...
. She was married to Naeem Bukhari for 12 years, she has two children, a son, Hasnain and a daughter, Kiran, both of whom are lawyers by profession. Kiran is married and working in New York City.
External links
[www.lcwu.edu.pk]