Quick Info
| Profession | Punjabi folk singer, poet, musician |
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| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Date of Birth | 01/03/1928 |
| Age | 51 years (died on 03, Jul, 1979) |
| Birthplace | Achh village near Kotla Arab Ali Khan town, Gujrat district, Punjab Province, British India (now in Pakistan) |
| Date of Death | 03/07/1979 |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Alam Lohar
03/07/2025
Pakistan’s media marked the 46th death anniversary of Alam Lohar, highlighting his lasting influence on Punjabi folk music. Coverage recalled his role in popularizing Jugni and the chimta, and noted that he died in a road accident in 1979 near Sham ki Bhattian.
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth name | Muhammad Alam Lohar |
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| Also Known As | Alam Lohar |
| Nationality Origin | British India (now Pakistan) |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Place of Death | Sham ki Bhattian, Punjab, Pakistan |
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| Death Cause | Road accident (collision with a heavily loaded truck) |
| Caste | Mughal Lohar |
| Burial Place | Lalamusa, Punjab, Pakistan |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
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Career
| Awards, Honours |
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| Notable Works | Heer Waris Shah, Saif-ul-Malook, Jugni, Bol Mitti de Bawa, Dilwala Dukhra, Mirza Sahiban |
| Career Start | 1941 (as a child artist with Radio Pakistan) |
| Key Contribution | Popularized the musical term 'Jugni' and the instrument 'Chimta' in Pakistan |
Favourites
| Bike Collection | Harley Davidson |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He began studying music when he was 13 years old. | |
| 2. He was born into a family of blacksmiths. | |
| 3. His family and children now reside in various countries, with most of his children living in the UK. | |
| 4. He conducted tours for South Asian communities in different countries. | |
| 5. He founded his own musical and theatrical ensemble. | |
| 6. Alam introduced and made popular the instrument Chimta in Pakistan. | |
| 7. He performed in well-known long plays such as Jugni, Saif ul Mulook, Bol Mitti de Bawa, and Dilwala Dukhra. | |
| 8. He recorded his first album at the age of 13. | |
| 9. He outsold all other singers in Pakistan in the 1970s. | |
| 10. He was known for his rendition of Waris Shah's Heer, which he had memorized in 36 styles and forms. | |
| 11. He started his career as a child artist with Radio Pakistan. | |
| 12. He was laid to rest in Lalamusa. |
