Reshman - A Pakistani Icon


Demopak has not covered anything in the realm of entertainment thus far. But then I thought why not? So, here is our first ever coverage of entertainment - and just when we have had many great names in performing and fine arts in Pakistan, no one is more befitting a Pakistani Story than Reshman!

Voice of the desert - her melodies grip you and the depth of her husky voice leaves you spellbound. Born in Bikaner India in 1947, Reshman was discovered by Radio Pakistan and became a singing sensation right away. She is illiterate and yet through sheer talent, commitment and dedication, she has achieved artistic glory that very few in Pakistan have managed to achieve.



Renowned singers in India and Pakistan have sung the pirated versions of her songs (including piracy of Chori Chori by legend Lata Mangeshkar).





Though most of her singing has been in Punjabi, her claim to fame was Lambi Judai (an Urdu song) which was part of soundtrack of movie "Hero (1983)". Being illiterate, she shows mastery over every language. Here is a classic Urdu song Meri Hamjoliyan which shows her mastery over Urdu singing.



Her voice turned songs of an unknown poet Manzoor Jhalla into smash hits.



She is not only a class singer but also one of the most candid and sweet talkers of Pakistani show-biz scene.



She has been diagnosed with Throat cancer and has been under treatment at Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital in Lahore. Here is a performance by her post-treatment.




May she fully recover soon, live long enough and keep entertaining us with her melodious and deep voice.

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