Quick Info
| Profession | Singer |
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| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Date of Birth | 03/11/1950 |
| Age | 71 years (died on 20, Aug, 2022) |
| Birthplace | Guwahati, Assam, India |
| Date of Death | 20/08/2022 |
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Bio/Wiki
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| Full Name | Nayyara Noor |
| Native Name | نیرہ نور |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | National College of Arts, Lahore |
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Personal Life
| Born in Guwahati to a family that relocated from Amritsar | |
| Migrated to Pakistan in 1957 | |
| Admired singers Noor Jehan, Farida Khanum, Kanan Bala, Begum Akhtar, and Lata Mangeshkar |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status (at the time of death) | Married |
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| Marriage Year | Unknown |
Family
| Father | Businessman and member of The All-India Muslim League |
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| Siblings | One of five children |
| Spouse | Shehryar Zaidi (singer, TV actor) |
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| Nephew | Rana Zaidi (confirmed her death) |
Career
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| Career Start | Radio Pakistan |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Nayyara Noor, known for her ghazals, passed away on 20/08/2022 in Karachi, Pakistan. | |
| 2. Her family relocated from Amritsar to Guwahati before she was born. | |
| 3. During her childhood, she enjoyed listening to bhajans by renowned singers. | |
| 4. Her father had ties to The All-India Muslim League, hosting Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah at their home. | |
| 5. Despite no formal music training, her talent was noticed by Prof Asrar of Islamia College. | |
| 6. She married Shehryar Zaidi, whom she met at a music competition. | |
| 7. Her career began at Radio Pakistan, where she performed on Pakistani TV programs and in films. | |
| 8. Nayyara Noor admired singers such as Noor Jehan, Farida Khanum, Kanan Bala, Begum Akhtar, and Lata Mangeshkar. | |
| 9. She migrated to Pakistan in 1957 | |
| 10. She sang poems of legendary poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz | |
| 11. Her funeral prayers were held on Sunday at Imam Bargah Yasrab, DHA Phase IV | |
| 12. She is survived by her husband and two sons |