5 Living Legends of Pakistan

These well known personalities have not only done extremely well for Pakistans media industry, in fact they have been very successful in portraying a positive image of Pakistan around the globe. Having numerous awards and titles under their names they have inspired millions to believe in themselves and to work with zeal and fervor in achieving their goals.

1-Abida Parveen
The "Queen of Sufi " music does not need any introduction,she is referred as one of the worlds greatest mystic singers who sings in Urdu,Sindhi,Saraiki,Punjabi and Persian.Her famous works includes "Yaar Ko Humne Ja Baja Daikha".She has received many awards and her joyful voice is recognized through out the world. Perveen has a very distinctive dress sense,her attire is always accompanied by an ajrak (sindhi dupatta) which she claims comes from a dargah (mausoleum).

2-Bushra Ansari
An immensely talented and versatile actress,television presenter,singer,comedian,play writer and what not.She started her career in 1960s and has won numerous awards including Pakistan's highest civilian award "Pride Of Performance"in 1989.She is well known for her roles in many drama serials like" Aangan Terha","Fifty Fifty" and recently we have seen her giving a killing performance in a drama serial called "Udaari".We wish to see more of this graceful lady who even at the age of 60 is making the new actors drool over her performances.

3-Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
The nephew of a legend Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (late) is a internationally acclaimed singer and Qawwal,who has provided major hits for the Indian film fraternity. Fatehs melodious voice is one of its kind in the subcontinent which is loved by people of all ages.His appearance in coke-studio season 9 has been much appreciated by his fans.

4-Anwar Maqsood
He belongs to a prominent family of Pakistan with having Fatima Suriya Bajia, Bilal Maqsood of STRINGS and Zubaida Tariq to his clan.Maqsood is a playwright,lyricist,poet and a painter who has also been associated with Pakistan Television Corporation (PTC) for several years.his career milestones are" Fifty Fifty","Aangan Terha " and "Sitara Aur Mehrunnisa"

5-Jawed Shaikh
The great Pakistani actor ,director and producer of the lollywood/bollywood industry is still the heart throb of millions of people.Due to his good looks,acting skills and direction he has has been able to make a big name in the industry not only in pakistan but across the border too.He acted as a debutant in the film "Dhamaka" which followed some major hits like"Yay Dil Apka Hua","Ohm Shaanti Ohm".