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In this video, we're streaming live from Mehdi Hassan's concert in Toronto! Tune in to hear some of his best Ghazals, delivered live on stage!

Mehdi Hassan Khan NI PP HI (Urdu: مہدی حسن خاں) 18 July 1927[2] – 13 June 2012)[3][4] was a Pakistani ghazal singer and playback singer for Lollywood. Widely considered one of the greatest and most influential figures in the history of ghazal singing,[5][6][7] Hassan is referred to as the "Shahenshah-e-Ghazal" (Emperor of Ghazal).[8][9][10][11][12] Known for his "haunting" baritone voice,[13] Hassan is credited with bringing ghazal singing to a worldwide audience. He is unique for his melodic patterns and maintaining integrity of the ragas in an innovative way.

In 1957, Hassan was again given the opportunity to sing on Radio Pakistan, primarily as a thumri singer and later as a ghazal performer,[23] which earned him recognition within the musical fraternity. He had a passion for Urdu poetry, and therefore, he began to experiment by singing ghazals on a part-time basis. He cites radio officers Z.A. Bukhari and Rafiq Anwar as additional influences in his progression as a ghazal singer.[24] He first sang on Radio Pakistan in 1952.[13] His first film song was "Nazar Milte Hi Dil Ki Bat Ka Charcha Na Ho Jaye" film Shikhar in 1956. This song was written by poet Yazdani Jalandhari and its music was composed by Asghar Ali M. Husain. In 1964, his ghazal for a film Farangi, "Gulon mein rang bharay, baad-e-naubahar chale" written by renowned Pakistani poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz and composed by Rasheed Attre, gave him a major breakthrough into the Pakistani film industry and he never looked back after that.[24][25] Even the original ghazal poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz stopped reciting it in his 'mushairas' (poetry reciting events) and, instead, recommended that the audience ask Hassan to sing it for them because the poet jokingly used to say that the ghazal belonged to Hassan after its popularity.[19]

If you're a fan of Ghazal music, then this is a must-watch! Not only will you get to hear some of Mehdi Hassan's best Ghazals, but you'll also get to see him perform live on stage! Whether you're in Toronto or anywhere in the world, tune in to this live streaming performance to experience Ghazal music at its best!

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