Safdar Hussain

Safdar Hussain (died 1989) was a Pakistani musician who composed playback melodies for Urdu and Punjabi Lollywood films in the decades from 1950s to 1980s.

He is known for composing music for movies like, Heer (1955), Ishq-e-Laila (1957), and Nooran (1957). Some of his notable compositions include "Assan Jan Kay Meet Lei Akh Way, Jhoti Mooti Da Pa Leya Kakh Way" (Singer: Zubaida Khanum), "Laila O Laila, Shehar Khoobaan Laila" (Singer: Zubaida Khanum), "Wekhya Howay Ni Kisay Takya Howay, Ucha Jeya Shamla" (Singer: Noor Jehan), and others.

Safdar's debut movie as a music director was Heer. It was directed by Nazir and released in 1955. Safdar was introduced to the filmmaker by the musician Rashid Attre who was also his uncle. The tracks of the film were hits and helped Safdar to start a music career in Lollywood. In 1957, he gave music for the film, "Ishq-e-Laila", which is considered the biggest ever musical movie in the history of Pakistani cinema. The film included record fourteen songs and almost all of them became classics. Another milestone in Safdar's career was a Punjabi movie, "Nooran". Most of its songs were vocalized by Noor Jehan and became popular at the time.

As a music director, Safdar composed music for 76 Urdu and Punjabi movies. His last movie, "Meri Awaz", was released in 1987.

• 1955 (Film: Heer - Punjabi) ... Sanu Sajna Day Milnay Di Tang A Seenay Wich Wajji Ishqay Di Taang, Singer(s): Inayat Hussain Bhatti, Poet: Hazeen Qadri
• 1955 (Film: Heer - Punjabi) ... Assan Jan Kay Meet Lei Akh Way, Jhooti Mooti Da Pa Leya Kakh Way, Singer(s): Zubaida Khanum, Poet: Hazin Qadri
• 1955 (Film: Heer - Punjabi) ... Baddal Nu Hath Lawan Tay Uddi Uddi Jawan Hawa Day Naal, Singer(s): Munawar Sultana & others, Poet: Hazin Qadri
• 1955 (Film: Heer - Punjabi) ... Dhol Dillay Da Jani Ajjay Nein Aya Day Kay Dard Nishani, Singer(s): Zubaida Khanum, Poet: Hazin Qadri
• 1957 (Film: Ishq-e-Laila - Urdu) ... Mohabbat Ka Janaza Ja Raha Hay, Singer(s): Inayat Hussain Bhatti, Poet: Qateel Shafai
• 1957 (Film: Ishq-e-Laila - Urdu) ... Sitaro Tum To So Jao Preshan Raat Sari Hay, Singer(s): Iqbal Bano, Music: Safdar Hussain, Poet: Qateel Shafai
• 1957 (Film: Nooran - Punjabi)...Panchhi Te Pardesi Aake Turr Jawndey, Singers: Noor Jehan, Munir Hussain, Poet: Hazin Qadri
• 1967 (Film: Shab Bakhair - Urdu) ... Teray Gham Say Mohabbat Ho Gayi Hay, Sittam Sehnay Ki Aadat, Singer(s): Mala Begum, Poet: Fayyaz Hashmi
• 1969 (Film: Dulla Haidari - Punjabi) ... Bazi Jitt Leyi O Jind Pyar Day Naven La Kay, Singer(s): Noor Jehan, Poet: Khawaja Pervaiz
• 1972 (Film: Thah - Punjabi) ... Pehli Wari Ajj Unhan Akhian Nay Takiya Eiho Jeya Takya, Singer(s): Ghulam Ali, Poet: Waris Ludhyanvi
• 1972 (Film: Thah - Punjabi) ... Teray Milan Nu Ayi Barhay Chah Kar Kay, Aa Seenay Naal Lagg Ja, Singer(s): Noor Jehan, Poet: Waris Ludhyanvi
• 1974 (Film: Khatarnak - Punjabi) ... Teray Sadqay Way Dildara Ajj Mukian Ne Tangan Pyar Dian, Singer(s): Noor Jahan, Poet: Khawaja Parvaiz
• 1976 (Film: Wardat - Punjabi) ... Koi Kar Kay Bahana Sanu Mill Mahi Way Raatan Aa Geyan Chananiyan, Singer(s): Mala, Poet: Qateel Shifai
• 1978 (Film: Ghunda - Punjabi) ... Hor Sunao Sajno Ki Haal Chaal Ay, Singer(s): Masood Rana, Poet: Khawaja Pervaiz

Safdar died on March 24, 1989, in Lahore, Pakistan.