Islamabad: Death anniversary of renowned playback singer Akhlaq Ahmad was observed on Sunday. Born in 1940 in Delhi, he started his career as a singer in 1973 with film ‘Pazaib’. He remained a popular playback singer in 1970s and 1980s. ‘Sona Na Chandi Na Koi Mehal’ in film Bandish, ‘Sawan Aye Sawan Jaye’ in Chahat , “Ay Dil Apna Dard Chhupa ” in Rishta and Hum Ko Kis Ke Gham Ne Maar a in Basera, were his super hit songs. Akhlaq Ahmad sang nearly 117 songs in 86 films from 1973 to 1998.
He died on August 4, 1999 in London.