Renowned singer and actor Yaqoob Atif passed away this Friday at the age of 76.
Best known for his song ‘Zindagi Paani Da Bulbula’, the singer had been struggling with health issues for some time.
The news of his demise was shared by Pakistani actor Khaled Anam. “Yakoob Atif Bulbulla [is] no more. May he rest in peace,” he wrote on Instagram. His funeral prayers were offered in the Garhi Shahu area of Lahore.
Atif began his career in the entertainment industry as a singer and later ventured into acting. He appeared in a variety of TV dramas and films, showcasing his versatility as an actor in roles that ranged from a humble peon to a regal king.
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However, it was his music that made him a household name in Pakistan and earned him fame around the world.
His first song, ‘Zindagi Paani Da Bulbula’, which was released in October 1979, became an instant hit and cemented his place in the annals of Punjabi music history.
His song was reprised by singer Abrarul Haq, who also sang for the film Zinda Bhaag, which was released in 2013.
