Quick Info
| Profession | Singer |
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| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1947 |
| Age | 66 years (died on 03, Nov, 2013) |
| Birthplace | Bikaner, Rajasthan |
| Date of Death | 03/11/2013 |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Reshma
03/11/2025
The 12th death anniversary of folk singer Reshma, known as the Nightingale of the Desert, was observed in Lahore and across Pakistan on 03/11/2025. Commemorations highlighted her lasting influence on Pakistani folk music and her contribution to the country's cultural heritage. She died in Lahore in 2013 after battling throat cancer.
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Bio/Wiki
| Reshma was a Pakistani folk singer known as the nightingale of the desert. | |
| She was discovered by Saleem Gilani at the shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar. | |
| Born into a Banjara (nomadic) family in Bikaner, Rajasthan, she migrated to Pakistan after the 1947 Partition, settling first in Karachi and later in Hyderabad, Sindh. | |
| She rose to fame in the 1960s through Radio Pakistan with soulful renditions of timeless songs like 'Lambi Judai' and 'Dama Dam Mast Qalandar'. | |
| She is also recorded as having sung for both Pakistani and Indian film industries, and her death in Lahore in 2013 followed a month-long coma caused by throat cancer. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Formal Education | None reported |
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Personal Life
| Year of Birth | 1947 |
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| Place of Death | Lahore, Pakistan |
| Age (at the time of death) | 66 Years |
| Death Cause | Throat cancer |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Haji Muhammad Mushtaq (Camel and horse trader) |
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| Siblings | Kaneez Reshma |
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Career
| Debut | Singing: Laal Meri Pat Rakhio for Pakistan Radio |
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| Years active | 1968–2004 |
Favourites
| Food | Sarso ka saag with makai roti and Missi roti |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Reshma, a Pakistani folk singer, was known as the nightingale of the desert. | |
| 2. She received the Sitara-e-Imtiaz, the third-highest civilian award in Pakistan. | |
| 3. Reshma was discovered by Saleem Gilani at the shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalander. | |
| 4. At 12 years old, she recorded her first song Laal Meri Pat Rakhio. | |
| 5. The popular song Lambi Judai from the movie Hero was sung by her. | |
| 6. In 1982, she received the Pride of Performance Award, and in 2008, the Sitara-i-Imtiaz award. | |
| 7. Reshma performed in both Pakistani and Indian film industries. | |
| 8. In 2013, she passed away due to throat cancer. | |
| 9. Her family belonged to the Banjara nomadic community known for oral musical traditions. | |
| 10. She fell into a coma in October 2013 before passing away on November 3, 2013, in a Lahore hospital. |
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