Singers

Atta Ullah Khan Niazi

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Full NameAttaullah Khan Esakhelvi Niazi
Date of BirthAugust 19, 1951
Age72
Place of BirthMianwali, Punjab, Pakistan
OccupationsPlayback singer, actor, composer, poet
Years Active1971 – present
SpouseBazgha (m. 1985)
ChildrenLaraib Atta, Sanwal Esakhelvi, Bilawal Atta
GenresFolk music, Ghazal, Playback singing, Film
Popular Songs– “Ni Oothaan Waale” – “Pyaar Naal” – “Sab Maya Hai”
Early Life– Born into the Niazi tribe, a Saraiki-speaking Pashtun tribe – Developed an interest in music despite it being forbidden in his home – Left home at 18 to pursue music – Received encouragement from his school teacher to pursue music
Musical Career– Invited to perform on Radio Pakistan, Bahawalpur, in 1972 – Recorded four albums in one recording session in 1977, which became national bestsellers – First concert abroad in the UK in 1980
Personal Life– Received early education from Esakhel – Married five times, with his fourth wife Bazgha being a former actress – Has four children, including Laraib Atta, a professional VFX artist, and Sanwal Esakhelvi, pursuing a career in music

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