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Remembering Masood Rana : Death Anniversary Of Famous Singer Being Observed Today

The Death Anniversary of famous playback Singer Masood Rana, who lent his voice to scores of songs in Pakistani Films for three decades, is being observed today.

Masood rana was born in Mir Pur Khas, Sindh to a landowner family which had migrated from the east Punjab city Jalandhar.

Masood rana started his singing career from radio Pakistan Hyderabad in 1955 and in 1964. His Punjabi song “Tange Wala Khair Mangda” in film “daachi” was a popular street song.

Masood Rana sang scores of songs for Pakistani films. His dozens of Urdu and Punjabi songs proved to be hit songs among people.

He sang in more than 550 films. Fateha Khawani was held at the residence for the departed soul.

He died on October 4, 1995 due to a heart attack during his journey on a train.