| Nisar Nasik | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1939-02-15)February 15, 1939 Rawalpindi, British India (Now Pakistan) |
| Died | July 3, 2019(2019-07-03) (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.
Career
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.
Awards and recognition
Pakistan Television awarded him the Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions in Urdu literature.
Bibliography
He wrote in Urdu and Punjabi languages. He also wrote two books:
- Chothi Simat Ka Musafir
- Dil Dil Pakistan.
Death
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.
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Dil Dil Pakistan's writer lives miserable life". Dunya TV News website. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
- ^ "Profile of Nisar Nasik". rekhta.org website. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
- ^ "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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