Obituary of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (born Faisalaband, Pakistan) was a singer-songwriter and music producer who was best known for being a singer of qawwali, which is a form of Sufi devotional music and was considered to be the greatest qawwali singer of his generation. Nusrat died on August 16, 1997 and his death was reportedly because of cardiac arrest. He died young at age 48.

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Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Ali Khan, Nusrat Fateh
Common Name: Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Faisalabad, Pakistan
Birth Date: October 13, 1948
Age: 48 (at death)
Also Known As: Shahenshah-e-Qawwali, King of Kings of Qawwali
Occupations:
- Singer-Songwriter
- Music Producer
Genre: Pop Music
Active Years: 1964-1997

Religion: Muslim
Net Worth: $1.5 million
Nationality: Pakistani
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Gray
Favorite Scent: Kenneth Cole Mankind Hero
Favorite Actor: Kate Winslet

Nusrat Fateh's Family Tree

Birth Name: Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Father: Fateh Ali Khan (1901-1964)
Mother:
Brother(s):

Farrukh Fateh Ali Khan ( December 25, 1952-September 7, 2003)

Sister(s):

four

Spouse/Partner:

Naheed Nusrat (married 1979-1997, his death)

Daughter(s):

Nida Fateh Ali Khan

Death Notice:

Date: August 16 1997 at age 48
Place: London, United Kingdom
Cause of Death: Cardiac arrest
Interment: Buried at Jhang Road Graveyard in Faisalabad, Pakistan

Category Tags:

Singer-Songwriter Music Producer Pop Music Genre Pakistani Born on October 13th Born in 1948 Died in 1997 Died at age 48 Died from Cardiac arrest

Quotable Quotes:

"Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's legacy of inspiring millions through his soulful music and unparalleled talent will continue to live on, even after his passing. (V)"

"Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's professional life was marked by unparalleled success and worldwide recognition as one of the greatest Qawwali singers in history. Sadly, his life was cut short under tragic circumstances, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and influence generations of musicians. (V)"

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