Munawar Sultana’s musical legacy recalled on her death anniversary

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 7th Jun, 2026) Pakistan’s renowned singer Munawar Sultana was remembered on her 31st death anniversary, as tributes from fans and artists were paid to her remarkable contribution to music and cultural heritage.

Media reports said she was born in 1925 in Ludhiana. Munawar Sultana rose to prominence as one of the early and influential voices of the subcontinent. After Partition, her family migrated to Lahore, where her musical journey took a new and historic direction.

She received formal training at Radio Pakistan under music composer Abdul Haq Qureshi (Shami), which refined her talent and opened doors to professional playback singing.

Munawar Sultana achieved a historic milestone by becoming the playback voice for Pakistan’s first film “Teri Yaad”. She also recorded the patriotic national song “Chand Roshan Chamakta Sitara Rahe” at Radio Pakistan

Lahore.

Throughout the 1950s, she remained a leading playback singer in Pakistani cinema, performing in several notable films before retiring from music after marrying Ayub Romani, the Station Director of Radio Pakistan Lahore. In 1995, she passed away on this day in Lahore.