He also writes his own songs which are very simple and go straight to the heart. Yasir Jawed has given the poetry some form and shape since then. This beautiful and short ghazal was written by Faiz Ahmed Faiz and originally sung in front of him by the legendary Malika e Tarannum Madam Noor Jehan herself. Written by Faiz Ahmed Faiz and sung by the powerhouses Farida Khanam and Abida Perveen, this track by Yasir Jawed gives it a new life.īy one of the most powerful poets of his time, Daagh Dehlvi, this ghazal has been sung originally by the likes of Begum Aktar and Mehdi Hassan. Here are some of our favorites from him: Sham e Firaaq Kalawati was a breath of fresh air that incorporated somber singing methods with modern music and also highlighted the key feature of his album good quality lyrics from authentic Urdu poets combined with modern music.Īnd somehow, this combination worked and helped people understand Urdu literature a little better. Kalawati was the second video that he released in collaboration with Faraz Anwer the famed progressive rock guitarist in that era and brought him into the limelight. Started almost 9 years ago, Yasir Jawed quickly established his singing capabilities and his versatility when it comes to adapting different authentic Urdu poetry in his songs. Read Also: Meet Ahmed Ayhan Moosa – A Modern Day Poet Who Is Surprising Pakistanis With His Exceptional Ghazals Yasir Jawed is one of those musicians In a world where songs like swimming pool main naha kay aur bhi namkeen hogayee ho are commercial successes, many musicians refuse to give up quality.