Singer Fida Hussain laid to rest

LAHORE: famous singer Fida Hussain was laid to rest on Saturday.

The funeral prayers for the deceased were held at Al-Rehman Gardens, Phase-II in Lahore. He had breathed his last on Friday after remaining hospitalised at Jinnah Hospital for about two weeks.

He was suffering from multiple health issues. He was trained by renowned ghazal singer Ustad Ghulam Ali who trained him music for 15 years.

Hussain had started his job from Radio Pakistan, Lahore and sang several songs and ghazals for radio and TV in a career spanning over about 50 years.

His famous songs includedYar Mangya Si Rabba Tethoon Ro Kay (remixed for Indian movieKaante) andSaday Wal Mukhra Mor.

In an online interview days before his death, he had sought official recognition and acknowledgment for his services by the government of Pakistan without asking for any monetary assistance.