Reshma was one of the most popular folk singers of Pakistan, appearing on television in the 1960s and recording songs for both the Pakistani as well as the Indian film industry.
Born in Bikaner in India’s Rajasthan state to a Banjara family around 1947, her tribe had migrated to Karachi shortly after partition.
When she was just 12, a television and radio producer spotted her singing at Shahbaz Qalander’s shrine. The producer arranged for her to record “Laal Meri” on Pakistan radio. She became an instant hit.
Some of her songs include Dama Dam Mast Kalandar, Hai O Rabba nahion lagda dil mera, Sun charkhe di mithi mithi cook mahiya meinu yaad aunda, Wey main chori chori, Ankhiyan no rehen de ankhyan de kol kol and Lambi Judai.
According to initial details, her funeral prayers will be held today.
Many - saddened by her death - tweeted and paid tribute to the musical genius.
In 2012 we had arranged a huge show in Lahore to pay tribute to Reshma. As young singers sang her songs she smiled & came to sing herself!
— Murtaza Solangi (@murtazasolangi) November 3, 2013
#Reshma A voice so divine that every note she sang was a bit of heaven. RIP
— Gautam Chintamani (@GChintamani) November 3, 2013
In memory of the legendary RESHMA, a live performance of her unforgettable "LAMBI JUDAI": http://t.co/J7VH7lcRQl #Reshma (via @gugujyoti)
— KABIR BEDI (@iKabirBedi) November 3, 2013
RIP #Reshma, your voice echoed across the land, piercing hearts everywhere. Here, singing "Hayo Rabba" http://t.co/qKbyqpdtzl #Pakistan
— Fifi Haroon (@fifiharoon) November 3, 2013
Legendary #Pakistani singer Reshma Jee passes away :( May she rest in peace. http://t.co/5lWirUYFKu #Pakistan
— Nighat Dad (@nighatdad) November 3, 2013
Reshma: a voice of passion not of this earth (RIP) "Hayo Rabba" http://t.co/Ub4WjBm4GI
— Salman Ahmad (@sufisal) November 3, 2013
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very sad
RESHMAJI was one of the GIFTS from ALMIGHTY GOD to the world!!!!!!!!!!!!!
very sad one of my favorite singers - we will miss you Reshmaji. RIP
Reshmaji was great artist & a great daughter of Punjab.Born in Rajasthan where so many great artists lik Mehdi hassan sahib & Jagjit Singh ji were born or trained.We will miss her.all artists are commn to all of us as we share a commn culture in India & pakistan.
Love you and your simplicity Reshma ji, a pure maestro and legend.......aksar shab i tanhai main gives me goosebumps!RIP
You will always be remembered for your unique melodious voice. RIP
Condolences! A true legend!!!
Reshma was one of those that did not fit the typical desi music mold of that high pitched voice that often gets irritating. She to me was the Bob Dylan or even the Janis Joplin of the Desi World. She was precious and will be sorely missed!
Sad to hear news our legendary singer pased away we will miss you are really flower of desert
RIP till we meet again. It certainly is "lambee judai."
Fond farewell Reshma Ji +++++++++++++++++++++++ Your talent transcends nations and mortal life. Al Wida from an Indian Fan.
May she rest in peace. Exceptional voice. The songs i have heard of her. All are amazing. We will miss her voice.
May Allah bless her. RIP
Reshma ji, owner of extremely beautiful and different voice is no more, sad to hear this. Condolences from India !
RIP...what a sad day...the legend takes rest on this day of Diwali. As a tribute...I have put her songs to begin my Diwali with. ....Indian
Singers like Reshma sahiba put Pakistani music on the map - what an amazing voice and the pain in her songs..... Rest in Peace Madam Reshma....
Reshma Ji..Your soulful voice will always keep your sweet memories alive in our heart....Rest in peace !!
whats the big deal? thousands of reshmas have died of cancer. why only mourn for her?
this is the logic given by malala bashers.
You will be missed Reshma Ji, may your soul rest in peace - a big fan from India.
With her gone, her voice is gone. Did we ever preserved her voice digitally? Except for video/tape recordings at private concerts.
Reshma Sahiba´s heart piercing voice was a tear-jerker!
Her voice united in a heartbeat billions of souls,!
She is the golden asset of our Divine Hindustani Sangeet Culture!
May we all love each other and live together in peace and harmony!
Sad news... Ironically she passed away on Diwali, an auspicious festival for us Hindus and whoever dies attains heaven (according to belief)... Diwali or not you're immortal... especially your song 'Lambee Judaee' from 'Hero' in the early 1980s. R.I.P. - Condolences across the border.
As Reshma ji soul travels in other dimensions so will be the souls of music lovers whenever hearing song lambi judai. May her soul rest in peace.
Rest in peace. You will be missed - a fan from India
RIP Reshma ji, you live in your songs, artists never die they are immortal. loved your voice. prayers from your indian fans
loved her voice - she gave her soul to people to see the beauty within each one of them!
Inna Lillahe Wa Inna Illaihe Rajioun
Great singer ....her voice, songs transcends all boundaries !!!! She will remain alive in hearts of all music lovers ....RIP!
Dreadful sorry. A great loss. One of the best singers ever.
RIP madam.
singer suffering from throat cancer!!! how sad.
Char Dina da Sath O Rabba Lambi Judai
RIP Reshma .. Whole of South Asia will miss you. -An Indian
If possible in Pakistan, may she rest in peace.....Respect from Indians.....
Sad news. May Allah grant her soul eternal peace and a place in Jannat. She was a very humble lady.
RIP!!!
Pakistan lost a legend today. An icon in our folk music culture May She Rest in Peace. May Allah bless her and grant her place in Jannah. Ameen!
May Allah bless her soul, Ameen. Rest in Peace.
She was a genuine folksinger with an unbridled voice,representing our real culture.May her soul rest in peace
though i hv nt hrd her much,,but i still remenbr the performance with atif in one of the award show in pakistan..awesome voice...rip
sad to hear that! you will be missed in true sense!