Iqbal Bano passes away 1935-2009

Renowned Pakistani singer Iqbal Bano has passed away. She died in Lahore on Tuesday evening.

She was the daughter of the legendary poet faiz and she is known more for singing ghazals, particularly those of Faiz Ahmed Faiz, She was also awarded the Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Pride of Performance) medal in 1974.

She was one of the greatest means of support and inspiration. She will be remembered by everyone

Mehmood adds that ‘people like her didn’t sing out of compulsion, they sang because of a true passion for the arts.’ He recalls how, seven months ago, when she wasn’t keeping in good health, Bano declined to perform because she could not do justice to her voice. ‘She was a very good judge and would not settle for anything less than brilliance.’

She was a great personality and a great singer person and a woman.