ISLAMABAD: The 12th death anniversary of renowned lyricist Khawaja Pervaiz, who died on June 20, 2011 in Lahore, was observed on Tuesday.
Born on December 28, 1932 in Amritsar, his real name was Ghulam Mohayudin.
Khawaja Pervaiz wrote nearly 10,000 songs for Urdu and Punjabi films during his 40-year career.
His first film was Riwaj, but he got a big breakthrough from the song ‘Tum hee ho mehboob meray’ in film Aina.
Some of his most famous songs included “Sunn Wey Balori Akh Waleya”, “Jub Koi Pyar Sai Bulai Ga, Tum Ko Aik Shakhs Yaad Aiy Ga”, “Kisay Da Yaar Na Wichray”, “Mahi Aavey Gaa,Main Phullaan Naal Dharti Sajawan Gi”, “Meri Chichi Da Challa Mahi La Layaa” and “Do Dil Ik Doojay Kolun Door Ho Gayey”, “Teray Bina Yuun Gharian Beetin,Jaisay Saddian Beet Gaeiin”, “Jan-e-Jan Tu Jo Kahay,Gaaoon Mein Geet Naey”, “Dil-e- Veeran Hay, and Teri Yaad Hay, Tanhai Hai”
He won five Nigar Awards.