ISLAMABAD: The 19th death anniversary of renowned music composer of the Pakistan film industry Amjad Bobby is being observed today across Pakistan. Amjad Bobby, whose real name was Amjad Hussain, was born in Amritsar in 1942. He made his debut as a music director in the film “Aik Nagina” (1969), and his song “Dil nahi toe koi sheesha koi pathar hi milay” sung by Ahmed Rushdi brought him early recognition.
Throughout his career, Amjad Bobby composed music for numerous hit films, including ‘Bobby’, ‘Lazawaal’, ‘Sangam’, ‘Ghunghat’, ‘Koi Tujh Sa Kahan’, ‘Inteha’, and ‘Yeh Dil Aap Ka Hua’.
For his outstanding musical contributions, he was honoured with the Nigar Award twice in 1983 and 1997, as well as the Bolan Award in 1999.
Amjad Bobby collaborated with renowned playback singers such as Ahmed Rushdi, Salma Agha, Akhlaq Ahmed, Ghulam Abbas, Waris Baig, Shazia Manzoor, and Humera Channa.
Amjad Bobby passed away from a heart attack at the age of 63 on April 15, 2005, in Lahore.
