In the s, partying was still not a widespread social activity even in the metros, leave alone small towns. Women were far less emancipated and significantly less outgoing than they have since become. Gender segregation was the norm at social gatherings. The sari, rather than the salwar-suit was the most acceptable apparel for women, western attire had begun to make only furtive forays. The late 80s altered all that. Not only have social mores undergone phenomenal change, but the accompanying cultural transformation has been immense.
Drinking, for instance, is now an integral part of social gatherings. Parents nowadays accept that their teenage daughters will be out partying till late, dancing wildly and, probably, even drinking as much as their sons do. And what do they dance to? Remixes of gyrating numbers that have flooded the music market; songs in which words don t matter tunes are secondary, but rhythm and beat are king.
The choreographer has become a star in Hindi films. Shyamak Davar and Farah Khan command astronomical prices. Dil To Pagal Hai is all about dancing and ends up as a superhit, clicking even with small town audiences despite its overtly metropolitan theme.
In the process, of course, dance and disco music has got Indianised. Daler Mehndi and his successors have integrated the bhangra with pop; Stereo Nation's I've been waiting can successfully fuse reggae with Punjabi folk.
Culturally, India's entertainment industry has come a long way in a very short span. It's something to be proud of, for a culture than can adapt and integrate the best of others not only survives but even enhances its own vigour. Let us celebrate the coming of age of India's entertainment industry and raise a toast to the prospect of Bollywood outstripping its more famous conterpart half-way across the globe.
But even as we do that, perhaps we should spare a thought by way of tribute to the harbingers of the revolution that catapulted us to this position. Interestingly, it was a Pakistan-born, Britain-bred girl who triggered it 20 years ago. Her mother country is certain to disown her, denounce her as a classic example of decadence. But Bollywood should raise a memorial to her. Nazia Hasan stands testimony to the triumph of India's assimilative skills.
Nazia laid to rest amid tears and trauma By Aamir Ghauri LONDON: Nazia Hassan, whose young and melodious voice thrilled millions in the subcontinent during the s, was laid to rest amid tears in the Muslim quarters of Hendon Cemetery in north London on Tuesday afternoon, exactly 23 days after her death. The deceased's family, who looked pale and drained after weeks of legal wrangling with Ishtiaq Baig to settle the thorny issues as to the cause of her death and custody matters, collected Nazia's body from Finchley Mortuary on Tuesday morning and brought it to Hendon Islamic Centre for the last rites.
Pakistan's former high commissioner to London Wajid Shamsul Hasan and former Pakistani civil servant Siraj Shamsuddin, accompanied Nazia's father and brother to the mortuary. After offering her funeral prayers at pm at the Islamic Centre after Zuhr prayers, a large number of mourners drove along with her cortege to Hendon Cemetery where her grave lay waiting in a corner.
Her coffin was carried to the grave by her father Baseer Hassan and brother, Zoheb, who wept all the way. Bereaved Muneeza Hassan, Nazia's mother, was helped by other women, as she almost fainted on many occasions. Tears rolled down many eyes when, after the grave was filled, Nazia's parents and brother hugged each other and cried at the loss of the life they loved so dearly.
A sombre and grey Ghulam Mustafa Jato, Pakistan's former caretaker prime minster, who attended the funeral, said: "Death is a truth but it is hard to believe seeing such a young person dead. May Allah rest her in eternal peace.
That she is gone forever, is a fact very hard to reconcile with. I wish her parents courage to face the pain that must be unimaginable. His request to her family to allow him at the funeral was turned down. Nazia was poisoned. Reply to author. Report message as abuse. Show original message. Either email addresses are anonymous for this group or you need the view member email addresses permission to view the original message.
Monotheists just cant stand successful women.. I am 39 years old and remember those early 80s when my Chachu brought on an HMV record of Disco Deewane-the whole day that album used to play in our household with some soulful voice of Nazia. This has stuck in my memory bigtime I being around years old then.
It was last week I saw in a press release that Disco Deewane would be featuring in a new Bollywood movie. That was a drive to dwell into my favourite album one more time, and now that internet being there, I downloaded all my favourite Nazia numbers. I also browsed net for information on Nazia and believe you me I got shock of my life hearing of her demise a decade back. I could not just hold back tears.
I am aghast. She had a soulful quality to her voice. Some of the best Pop numbers are credited to her. I still am unable to come to terms with this sad fact that Nazia is no more. Truely a Legend of Global Pop music. Could I get contact email of Zohaib Hassan? We are blessed to have been born in an era graced by Hassan duo!
Nazia was a beautiful person inside out. God Bless her soul. Whats the problem people there is nothing wrong in the title. Dear All, thank you for all your comments. There is nothing wrong with the title, it was something said, and it was quoted as it is It has nothing to do with getting hits or amiss!
ET, For God's sake plz correct the title They had created absolute magic with thier music throughout the world!!! Made my nostalgic.. More than a star or a pop icon she was a beautiful person and a pure soul who rendered her humble and humane services for the eradication of social evils from the society e.
May Allah accept her work and reward her accordingly. Mohammad Ali Siddiqui: Depression does not cause cancer! How do people make up things like this on their own May allah forgive all her sins As a school going kid in a small village in Kerala deep south India , back in , I was presented a cassette of Nazia hasan by a uncle from Mumbai.
I fell in love with that voice, and heard that album a few thousand times. I didn't know who Nazia Hassan was, or that she was a Pakistani. But, I can still recall each and every song of that album 'disco deewane'. I only heard her other songs a few years later. She had an amazing quality in voice. Later in life I learnt that she was a great humanitarian too. But, that was after I read about her demise.
Zoheb, you are not alone in this. We share your grief. Nazia and you were mega stars in Afghanistan in 80s where I got to listen to your songs. She touched the hearts of millions and will never be forgotten. RIP, Queen of Pop. She had Metastatic ovarian cancer dear ET.
Get your facts straight you are a newspaper for gods sake. I started listening her songs recently and they are so simple yet mesmerizing. I heard from my parents that she was a heartthrob of millions! Report incorrect info Share Write a Review. Customer Ratings and Reviews There are no reviews yet! Tips for writing a great review: Be specific about your experience and the services that were provided. Be truthful - this review will help other consumers as well as the business. Be polite - give feedback in a constructive way.
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