5 Mehdi Hassan Songs You Should Have On Your Playlist

The essential Mehdi Hassan ghazals you should listen to.

Mehdi Hassan. (July 18, 1927 - June 13, 2012)

Mehdi Hassan, one of the most influential and popular Ghazal singers of all times, may no longer be with us, but his haunting baritone continues to live on and inspire. The Pakistani singer who was popularly known as ‘Shahensha-E-Ghazal’, is said to have influenced a number of Indian artistes including Jagjit Singh and Sonu Nigam.

Here are 5 essential Mehdi Hassan hits that you should have on your playlist.

5. Ab Ke Hum Bichchde Toh...

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4. Mujhe Tum Nazar Se Gira Toh Rahe Ho...

3. Phool Hi Phool Khil Uthe...

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2. Gulon Mein Rang Bhare...

1. Ranjish Hi Sahi...

(This story is from The Quint’s archives and is being republished on the occasion of Mehdi Hassan’s birth anniversary.)