Mehdi Hassan
Pakistani singer (1927–2012)
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Summary
Mehdi Hassan was born on July 18, 1927[1], in Luna[2]. He died on June 13, 2012[3], in Karachi[4]. He worked as a singer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,966 views/month, #6,943 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Pakistan[7], British Raj[8]
- Award received: Pride of Performance[9], Nigar Awards[10], Hilal-i-Imtiaz[11], Sitara-i-Imtiaz[12]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Genre: classical music[15]
- Cause of death: infectious disease[16]
- Family name: Hassan[17]
- Given name: Mehdi[18]
- Official website: http://www.mehdihassan.com/[19]
- Manner of death: natural causes[20]
- Instrument: voice[21]
- Name in native language: مہدی حسن[22]
- Start of work period: 1957[23]
- End of work period: 1999[24]
- P14750: 770E-FF6E-A414-00A0-AB93[25]
Why It Matters
Mehdi Hassan has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
FAQs
Where was Mehdi Hassan born?
Mehdi Hassan was born in Luna[2].
Where did Mehdi Hassan die?
Mehdi Hassan passed away in Karachi[4].
What did Mehdi Hassan do for work?
Mehdi Hassan worked as a singer[5].
What awards did Mehdi Hassan receive?
Honors received include Pride of Performance[9], Nigar Awards[10], Hilal-i-Imtiaz[11], and Sitara-i-Imtiaz[12].