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 |
Latest News about Reshma
03/11/2025
November 3, 2025 marked the 12th death anniversary of legendary folk singer Reshma, known as the 'Nightingale of the Desert.' NewsOne highlighted her enduring legacy, noting that her voice still echoes in hearts as she left behind divine melodies and a profound cultural impact after passing away in Lahore in 2013 due to 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'. |
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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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. |