LAHORE: A full decade has passed since the death of legendary folk singer Reshma, who shot to stardom with her household and everlasting song ‘Lambi Judai’, as her fans are all set to observe her 10th death anniversary today, remembering her performance in the music arena, and mastery of folk singing.
The fans also remembered her as the ‘Nightingale of Desert’ due to her strong command of folk singing.
Legends like Reshma are born in centuries as she was a natural singer and those who have a natural style can never die, they are made for their art which keeps them alive forever in hearts.
Today many singers are singing but Reshma has her own identity and her voice quality still mesmerises music enthusiasts and compel them to admire her.
Artists like Reshma and other folk artists are celebrated nationwide and various government departments remember and recognise their contributions in the field of arts by organising special programmes across the country.
The folk singer was awarded with Sitara-e-Imtiaz for her services to the field of folk songs and her distinctive singing style.
Reshma contributed songs for Pakistani film industry as well as for Indian film industry.
Some of her most unforgettable songs include “Laal Meri”, “Hai O Rabba Nahion Lagda Dil Mera”, “Ankhiyan No Rehen De” and “Lambi Judai” among others.
After suffering from throat cancer for several years, the legendary singer died on 3 November 2013 in Lahore.
