Naz Khialvi
Muhammad Siddique (12 December 1947 – 12 December 2010), pen name Naz Khialvi, was a Pakistani lyricist and radio broadcaster, who is mainly known for his Sufi verse Tum Ek Gorakh Dhanda Ho (You are a Puzzle), later sung by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, a legendary Qawwali singer, making both of them a household name. He also hosted a radio programme, Sandhal Dharti at Faisalabad radio station for 27 years.[1]
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| Born | Muhammad Siddique 12 December 1947 |
| Died | 12 December 2010 Hujra Sabri, Kanjwani, Near Tandlianwala, Dist. Faisalabad |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation | Lyricist, poet, radio broadcaster |
| Known for | Sandal Dharti |
Notable work | Tum Ek Gorakh Dhanda Ho (You are a Puzzle) |
Biography
Muhammad Siddique, pen name Naz Khialvi, born in Jhok Baig Chak No 394GB, near Tandlianwala, district of Faisalabad, 174 km from Lahore, in Province of Punjab, Pakistan. Khialvi later became a broadcaster with state-run radio, and also hosted a radio programme, Sandhal Dharti on Faisalabad radio station for 27 years.[1] He also wrote lyrics in Urdu and Punjabi.
Teacher
Naaz Khialvi lived many year with famous Urdu poet Ehsan Danish. According to him, Ehsan Danish is the real inspiration for him. He has learnt every thing from him.
Books
Khialvi's first Book "SaaiaN Way", comprising Punjabi "kaafi", was published by Misaal Publishers, Faisalabad in 2009; and his second book "Lahu kay Phool" which name later on changed to "Tum Ik Gorakh Dhanda Ho", comprising Urdu ghazals, is under compilation.
Award(s)
Naz Khialvi was awarded the "Excellence in Radio Compering Award" in 2000.[2]