Tanvir Naqvi
Tanvir Naqvi | |
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Syed Khursheed Ali a.k.a. Tanvir Naqvi | |
| Native name | تنویر نقوی |
| Born | Syed Khursheed Ali February 16, 1919 Lahore, British India |
| Died | November 1, 1972 (aged 53) Lahore, Pakistan |
| Pen name | Tanvir Naqvi |
| Occupation | Lyricist, Poet |
| Language | Urdu, Punjabi |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Genres | Gazal, Nazm |
| Notable awards | 3 Nigar Awards in 1959, 1960 and 1971 |
| Spouse | Eidan Bai (Noor Jehan's sister) and Tasneem Naqvi |
| Children | 4 (2 sons and 2 daughters) |
| Musical career | |
| Origin | Iran |
| Occupation | Songwriter |
| Years active | 1946 – 1972 |
Tanvir Naqvi (born Syed Khursheed Ali; 16 February 1919 – 1 November 1972), also spelled Tanveer Naqvi, was a British Indian and later Pakistani film songs lyricist and poet.
He wrote lyrics for over 200 films, including Lollywood and Bollywood films. He made his debut in Indian cinema with Swami film directed by Abdul Rashid Kardar, and later remained active in Pakistani film industry for over fifteen years. Naqvi earned recognition after writing "Aawaz De Kaha Hai" song for Anmol Ghadi (1946 film) and "Rang Laayega Shaheedon Ka Lahoo" song covering 1965 India-Pakistan war.