On August 21, Pakistan woke up to a rather unmelodious morning with the news of the ‘Bulbul of Pakistan’ passing away. Legendary playback singer Nayyara Noor’s loss is irreplaceable for the industry. Her contribution to music, especially in revolutionising ghazals, will forever be a soulful treasure for artists and fans alike.
After Noor’s death was confirmed by her family, tributes started pouring in on the internet. From vowing to play her songs on repeat throughout the night to praying for her eternal peace and remembering how her voice impacted their lives, social media users paid homage to the Ruthe Ho Tum singer.
However, the loss felt deeper for those who knew her and interacted with her work more personally. The media fraternity took to social media to remember Noor in high regard with countless prayers and appreciation for the playback singer. From actors, Sajal Aly and Bushra Ansari to musicians from Pakistan and beyond Adnan Sami, Quratulain Baloch, Meesha Shafi and Shehzad Roy, celebrities, artists and public figures all dedicated their feeds to Noor’s ever-fruitful legacy.
Singer Quratulain Baloch shared that the “true privilege” she’s had in her life was to share the same space as the singer and have meaningful conversations with her.
The true privilege I have had in my life was to have been given the opportunity to sit with Nayyara Noor Jee and have conversations that were deep and meaningful and not of this world. The voice that gave life to poetry. The voice that’ll be Forever. https://t.co/WYkZqwwLGk
— Quratulain Balouch (@Quratulainb) August 21, 2022
“The true privilege I have had in my life was to have been given the opportunity to sit with Nayyara Noor Jee and have conversations that were deep and meaningful and not of this world. The voice that gave life to poetry. The voice that’ll be forever,” she wrote on Twitter.
Singer Ali Zafar also added that he to date remembers their last meeting at Noor’s house which was filled with “serene, spiritual wisdom."
Heart breaking. I remember our last meeting and discussion at her place. She had moved beyond the worldly desires onto a serene and spiritual space with so much wisdom. She was our nightingale. May her soul rest in peace. #NayyaraNoor pic.twitter.com/sM5K77MncC
— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) August 20, 2022
He tweeted, “I remember our last meeting and discussion at her place. She had moved beyond worldly desires onto a serene and spiritual space with so much wisdom. She was our nightingale. May her soul rest in peace."
Singer Shafqat Amanat Ali also added, “A wonderful singer and human being, Nayyara Noor ji is no more. She leaves behind the legacy of her beautiful music. Rest in peace, nightingale.”
A wonderful singer and human being, Nayyara Noor ji is no more. She leaves behind the legacy of her beautiful music. Inna-lillahe-waina-ilahe-rajeoon #NayyaraNoor pic.twitter.com/Qz6LK9TkUw
— Shafqat Amanat Ali (@ShafqatAmanatA) August 21, 2022
Shafi and Roy also chimed in to share how her legacy is forever since legends don’t die. “Legends are forever,” wrote Roy while Shafi prayed for richer heaven for Noor.
Legends are forever #NayyaraNoor …
— Shehzad Roy (@ShehzadRoy) August 21, 2022
The news also reached the Indian singer Adnan Sami who then shared Noor’s picture on Twitter and wrote, “I just learned the sad news that legendary singer Nayyara Noor Sahiba has passed away. She was an icon and her contribution to music will be remembered and loved forever. My deepest heartfelt condolences to her family.”
Just learned the sad news that legendary singer Nayyara Noor Sahiba has passed away.
— Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive) August 20, 2022
She was an icon & her contribution to music will be remembered & loved forever…
My deepest heartfelt condolences to her family…
إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعون
🤲#RIP pic.twitter.com/I2koLcwl7e
The Mom actor posted a clip of the singer crooning the patriotic ballad Watan Ki Mitti and wrote, “Rest in peace, Our Nayyara Noor."
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Veteran actor Bushra Ansari sang praises for the late singer on Instagram and wrote, “I just came to know the heartbreaking news of Nayyara Noor s demise. Inna lillahy wa inna elehy rajioon. Kya awaz thee. Meethee sureelee [What a voice she had. Sweet and sonorous] Rest in peace.”
Actor Ahmed Ali Butt took to Instagram with her picture and wrote, “An angel left us tonight. Allah bless your beautiful soul Aunty Nayyara, may He grant you the highest place in heaven.'
The London Nahi Jaunga star also paid his condolences. "Deeply saddened to learn about the passing of the legendary Nayyara Noor Sahiba. So many memorable songs and the most melodious voice. May Allah bless her soul."
إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعونَ
— Humayun Saeed (@iamhumayunsaeed) August 21, 2022
Deeply saddened to learn about the passing of the legendary Nayyara Noor sahiba. So many memorable songs and the most melodious voice... may Allah bless her soul pic.twitter.com/E04A8gyDiC
Actor Imran Abbas also commented on the "huge loss." Posting a picture of Noor on the photo-sharing app, he wrote, The nightingale of Pakistan Nayyara Noor is no more. Inna Lillah e Wa Inna Elehe Rajeoon. Her unmatched melodious voice is the memoir of endless memories, an era which is never gonna come back. Huge loss to all of us."
Sharing Abbas' tribute upon Noor's demise, Ayeza Khan added broken hearts to her story and wrote, "You will be missed" while Zhalay Sarhadi prayed for her eternal peace.
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