Tarannum Naz is a Pakistani playback and ghazal singer.
Known for her melodious voice and classical training, she has a career spanning several decades, which includes contributing songs to films and releasing a number of albums.
Early life and training She was born in 1958 at Lahore, Pakistan. Tarannum Naz's singing career began with her performances on radio. She received early vocal training from Ustad Aashiq Hussain. She was also mentored by the legendary Pakistani singer Madam Noor Jehan, who held Naz in high regard. At the age of 16, she started singing on PTV musical shows.
Career Tarannum Naz is a versatile singer with a broad range. She is proficient in various genres and has provided her voice for many Pakistani films. Her filmography also includes work on films such as Sajjan Kamla (1975), Ajj Di Taza Khabar (1976), and Mr. 420. Notable credits include the soundtracks for Jan-E-Bahar (2017) and Rogi (2017).
She is also a noted performer of ghazals and folk songs. In 2021, she performed at the Alhamra Arts Council in Lahore for the "Funkar Hamaray" music series, where she sang popular numbers, including some of Noor Jehan's hit songs. Naz has also recorded a number of Christian worship songs.
Tarannum Naz's extensive discography includes numerous single releases and contributions to albums and film soundtracks throughout her career. In 2005, Tarannum Naz was awarded the prestigious "Pride of Performance" by the Government of Pakistan.
She has received over 200 awards throughout her career.
Personal life Tarannum Naz is married and has three children.
Filmography Television YearTitleRoleNetwork 1986 Rim Jim Herself PTV 1992 MauseeqarHerself PTV 1999 Desan Da RajaHerself PTV 2011 Ghazal NightHerself PTV 2015 Mazaaq RaatHerself Geo TV
Film YearTitleRole 1975 Sajjan Kamla Punjabi 1976 Ajj Di Taza Khabar Punjabi 1977 Sangam Urdu 1992 Mr. 420 Urdu 1992 Aaj Ka Daur UrduTarannum Naz won the Nigar Award in this film in 1992 2017 Rogi Urdu 2017 Jan-E-Bahar Urdu
Discography Studio albums PTV Hits, Vol. 15 (1979) Wadda Thanedar (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (1980) Maula Jatt Te Noori Natt (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (EP) (1981) 17 Top Hits from Rim Jhim (Compilation) (1986) Des Malangi Da (1988) Awaz-O-Andaz (1991) Aag (1991) Majhoo - Mehbooba (1992) Samunder (with Bade Ghulam Ali Khan) (1995) Best of Tarannum Naz (Compilation) (2013)
Awards and recognition Year Award Category Result Title Ref. 1986 6th PTV Awards Best Singer Rim Jim 1992 Nigar Awards Best Playback Singer Aaj Ka Daur 2005 Pride of Performance Government of Pakistan Arts
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