Transitions: Sindhi folk singer passes away at 70
Diplai’s popularity exceeded beyond Sindh to parts of India.
KARACHI/DIPLO:
The Sindh culture minister, Sassui Palijo, and secretary culture, Abdul Aziz Uqaili, expressed sorrow over the demise of renowned Sindhi folk and classical singer, Misri Diplai.
In a statement released on Monday, they paid rich tributes to the singer, saying it was a big loss for Sindhi music.
The 70-year-old singer passed away on Sunday in his native town, Diplo taluka of Mithi, after battling ill health. He was put on bed rest after half his body became paralysed 10 years ago. Diplai was laid to rest in a local graveyard and his funeral was attended by hundreds of his fans. He left behind six sons and five daughters.
Diplai’s father, Allah Dino Langho, was also a famous folk singer of the area but Diplai’s popularity exceeded beyond Sindh to parts of India. His two sons, Mushtaque and Mehdi, used to sing with their father but went on to pursue business ventures.
Diplai started singing at the age of 10. His first song was broadcasted from Radio Pakistan Hyderabad in 1971 and on Pakistan Television in 1974.
Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai and Maulvi Ahmed Mallah were the deceased singer’s favourites. Singing in Sindhi and Datki [Marwari], Diplai released around 25 audio cassettes before giving up singing.
“My father earned respect and love of the people,” said his eldest son, Abdul Aziz Diplai. “He was not only a great singer but also a great human being.”
Published in The Express Tribune, October 2nd, 2012.
The Sindh culture minister, Sassui Palijo, and secretary culture, Abdul Aziz Uqaili, expressed sorrow over the demise of renowned Sindhi folk and classical singer, Misri Diplai.
In a statement released on Monday, they paid rich tributes to the singer, saying it was a big loss for Sindhi music.
The 70-year-old singer passed away on Sunday in his native town, Diplo taluka of Mithi, after battling ill health. He was put on bed rest after half his body became paralysed 10 years ago. Diplai was laid to rest in a local graveyard and his funeral was attended by hundreds of his fans. He left behind six sons and five daughters.
Diplai’s father, Allah Dino Langho, was also a famous folk singer of the area but Diplai’s popularity exceeded beyond Sindh to parts of India. His two sons, Mushtaque and Mehdi, used to sing with their father but went on to pursue business ventures.
Diplai started singing at the age of 10. His first song was broadcasted from Radio Pakistan Hyderabad in 1971 and on Pakistan Television in 1974.
Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai and Maulvi Ahmed Mallah were the deceased singer’s favourites. Singing in Sindhi and Datki [Marwari], Diplai released around 25 audio cassettes before giving up singing.
“My father earned respect and love of the people,” said his eldest son, Abdul Aziz Diplai. “He was not only a great singer but also a great human being.”
Published in The Express Tribune, October 2nd, 2012.