Singer and actor Farhan Saeed, has taken it upon himself to honour some of Pakistan's living legends. The Suno Chanda actor in an Instagram post earlier this week announced that he would celebrate living legends of Pakistan each day via his Instagram.
"A pandemic has pushed the world to its limits. Racial differences have sparked outrage and so many revered innocent souls have left us," an excerpt of his post read.
Adding on Farhan talked about how the whole world united in celebrating the legends that passed away this year and as such people shouldn't "waste time" in celebrating those that are still alive.
" I wish to honour their lives and cherish their presence among us, and I wish to express gratitude for sharing this world with someone of their stature," he said.
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So far Farhan has gone on to honour the achievements and contributions of two legendary figures that include actor Muhammad Qavi Khan and singer Abida Parveen. Talking about Qavi, the Pee Jaoon hitmaker praised the way the veteran conducts himself and always ready to help out young actors.
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"Anyone who has worked with Qavi sahab would know his demeanour only commands the utmost respect. He motivates younger actors by encouraging them to push the bar with each performance," he said.
"To encourage us, Qavi sahab always tells us, we are better at what we do than his generation was. His wealth of experience is a guide book for those who have only just recently joined the industry," Farhan said.
Farhan went on to call his followers to join him in celebrating the legend. "For these reasons and many more, I wish to pay tribute to him and I call on each of you to also celebrate the legend that he is," he said.
The singer concluded his note by reciting a quote by Qavi himself. "Neeyat ki sachai or mohabbat may khaloos he mohabbat ka sadqa hai, (The truth of intentions and the heartiness in love is infact the gift of love)."
For Abida, Farhan went on to declare that she very much "embodies the very essence of Sufism." Recounting his personal experiences with Abida, Farhan talked about how great of a person she is despite being one of the most senior figures in the industry.
" The few times I have had a chance to meet with her, I have witnessed first hand her absolute humility and respect for others. Be it another musician or a fan, everyone and anyone is extended the same warmth and courtesy by her. This undoubtedly the trademark of a true Sufi," he said.
The Royiaan singer then went on to praise Abida's body of work, deeming her a "source of pride" for everyone in the country.
"Abida ji is undoubtedly a source of pride and inspiration for every Pakistani. Her ever-willingness to learn and teach others is incredible and a lesson for us all. She has paved the way for generations to come and pursue their journey. I too take inspiration from her unmatched passion - her work has always been a major source of inspiration and motivation for me," he said.
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