The birth anniversary of the legendary qawwali maestro Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan is being observed on today (Saturday).
Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan was born in Faisalabad on October 13, 1948. The great singer and musician died at the age of 48 on August 16, 1997.
The government of Pakistan bestowed Pride of Performance on the legendary singer in 1987 for his contribution to the music.
He was also honored with the prestigious UNESCO music prize.
His massive hit Dam Mast Qalandar Mast Mast became household anthems.
