Film lyricist Masroor Anwar remembered on death anniversary

Lahore (Web Desk): The 30th death anniversary of renowned Pakistani film lyricist Masroor Anwar is being observed today (Wednesday).

Born in 1944 in Shimla, Anwar made a lasting impact as a film lyricist, contributing his talents to the silver screen from 1962 until 1990.

He lent his words to some of the most successful films of his era, including Heera Aur Pathar, Arman, Doraha, Saiqa, Anjuman, Pehchan, Qurbani, Saughat, and Bulandi.

In addition to his cinematic achievements, he composed several patriotic songs in the early 1970s that remain etched in the national memory, such as Sohni Dharti Allah Rakhay, Apni Jaan Nazar Karoon, Watan Ki Matti Gawah Rehna, and Jug Jug Jiye Mera Pyara Watan.

Masroor Anwar passed away in Lahore on this day in 1996.

In honor of his immense contributions to Pakistani music and cinema, Masroor Anwar was posthumously awarded the Pride of Performance by the Government of Pakistan.