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