Woh Humsafar Tha (, lit. He was a fellow traveller) is a song based on the ghazal written in 1971 during Bangladesh Independence War by Naseer Turabi after the Fall of Dhaka. It serves as the title song for the Pakistani drama serial Humsafar. It was originally sung by Abida Parveen and later by Qurat-ul-Ain Balouch. The latter version included additional verses taken from Khalid Ahmad's ghazal Tark-e-Tallukat.
Background The song is inspired by a ghazal written by the renowned poet Naseer Turabi in 1971, following the Fall of Dhaka, a national tragedy for Pakistan . He was profoundly affected by the separation of Pakistan and composed the ghazal with deep emotion and intensity. The lyrics of the ghazal eloquently express the poet's sorrow and heartache over the separation of the people, reflecting his personal anguish and the collective grief of the nation.
The opening verse of the song, however, is derived from Khalid Ahmad's famous ghazal, Tark-e-Talluqat, which is a widely recognized and celebrated piece of poetry in its own right.
Production It was sung by Qurat-ul-Ain Balouch and used as the title song for the Urdu drama Humsafar. The lines of the song are frequently used during the course of the show. It was composed by Waqar Ali and produced by Momina Duraid.
Popularity Upon the release of the drama Humsafar, Qurat-ul-Ain's version topped charts in Pakistan along with some other nations and received positive reviews from critics.
Awards Year Award Category Result 2012 Lux Style Awards Song of the Year 2012 Best Original Soundtrack 2012 Pakistan Media Awards Best Singer of the Year (Female) 2013 Hum Award Honorary Phenomenal Serial Award
See also Humsafar Qurat-ul-Ain Balouch Naseer Turabi Khalid Ahmad
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