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'''Badar uz Zaman''' (born 1940, ], ]{{citation needed|date=March 2012}}) is a classical musician of Pakistan.<ref name="tribuneindia20080216">{{citation|title=Pak maestros call for cultural exchange policy|newspaper=]|date=15 February 2008|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2008/20080216/punjab1.htm|accessdate=5 March 2012}}</ref> He contributes to Pakistani Classical Music by promoting and re-interpreting compositions of the sub-continent's Muslim composers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lahorechitrkar.com/view-artist.php?ID=31 |title=Badar-uz-Zaman |publisher=Lahore Chitrkar |date= |accessdate=5 March 2012}}</ref> Zaman performs with his brother, Ustad Qamar-uz-Zaman, carrying forward the Pakistan's own "] ]"<ref name="Express 07">{{cite news|last=Montanaro|first=Marina|url=http://sufinews.blogspot.com/2007_05_01_archive.html |title=Hard work and training is a must, City sways to Sufi music: Singers from Pakistan delight Ludhianvis |work=Express India|publisher=see Sufi News blog|date=21 May 2007 |accessdate=5 March 2012}}</ref> traditions of the art of ] music. Classical singers typically represent Indian Gharanas of Music.<ref>{{cite web|author=Islam and Science |url=http://www.join.pk/tiki-index.php?page=Pakistani+Music+History |title=JOIN : Pakistani Music History |publisher=Join.pk |date=14 August 1948 |accessdate=5 March 2012}}</ref> '''Badar uz Zaman''' (21 April 1940 – 1 December 2023)<ref></ref> was a Pakistani classical singer.<ref name="tribuneindia20080216">{{citation|title=Pak maestros call for cultural exchange policy (scroll down to read this title)|newspaper=The Tribune (Indian newspaper)|date=15 February 2008|url=https://onlinedealbazar.com/|access-date=5 January 2021|archive-date=5 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211205143743/https://onlinedealbazar.com/|url-status=live}}</ref> He contributed to Pakistani Classical Music by promoting and re-interpreting compositions of the sub-continent's Muslim composers. Zaman performed with his brother, Ustad Qamar-uz-Zaman, carrying forward the Pakistan's own "] ]"<ref name=Express>{{cite news|last=Montanaro|first=Marina|url=http://sufinews.blogspot.com/2007/05/hard-work-and-training-is-must.html|title=Hard work and training is a must, City sways to Sufi music: Singers from Pakistan delight Ludhianvis|work=Express India|publisher=see Sufi News website|date=21 May 2007|access-date=5 January 2021|archive-date=9 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190109064119/http://sufinews.blogspot.com/2007/05/hard-work-and-training-is-must.html|url-status=live}}</ref> traditions of the art of ] music. Classical singers typically represent Indian Gharanas of Music.<ref>University of the Punjab {{cite web|url=http://www.join.pk/tiki-index.php?page=Pakistani+Music+History |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120802231048/http://www.join.pk/tiki-index.php?page=Pakistani+Music+History |url-status=dead |archive-date=2 August 2012 |title=Pakistani Music History |website=Pakistan Music History website |date=14 August 1948 |access-date=6 January 2021}}</ref>


==Early life and education== ==Early life and education==
Zaman comes from a wealthy family of Lahore cloth merchants.<ref name="tribuneindia20080216" /> He was educated in Pakistan at the ] Lahore (UPL), getting top position earning a Bachelor's in Music, and M.A. Political Science. Zaman came from a wealthy family of Lahore cloth merchants.<ref name="tribuneindia20080216" /> He was educated in Pakistan at the ], Lahore, getting top position earning a bachelor's degree in music, and M.A. in political science.


==Career== ==Career==
Zaman started his music career in 1956. He served the Punjab Council of the Arts as Deputy Director Drama and Resident Director Faisalabad, Sargodha and D.G Khan Arts Councils. As of 2012 Zaman was attached as Associate Professor to the Music Department, ] Lahore.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pu.edu.pk/home/section/allpress/1521 |title=PU Music Department holds recital performance: 04/05/2012 |publisher=pu.edu.pk |date=4 May 2012 |accessdate=12 May 2012}}</ref> He received music training from Ustad Faiz Ali (Gawaliyar), Ustad Iftikhar Ahmed Khan (Dehli), Ustad Chhotay Ghulam Ali Khan (Qasur) and Ustad Bhai Naseera (Punjab). In film composition, he has been affiliated to the renowned Music Director ] for 18 years. He has been in music for about 56 years,.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://classicpakistanisongs.blogspot.com/2007_12_13_archive.html |title=PAKISTANI CLASSIC SONGS: 13/12/2007 |publisher=Classicpakistanisongs.blogspot.com |date=13 December 2007 |accessdate=5 March 2012}}</ref> singing ], ]s, ], and ]. He also works on new music and a new album. Zaman started his music career in 1956. Pervaiz Shami introduced him to debut on Radio Pakistan. He served the Punjab Council of the Arts as Deputy Director Drama and Resident Director Faisalabad, Sargodha and D.G Khan Arts Councils. As of 2012 Zaman was attached as Associate Professor to the Music Department, ] Lahore.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pu.edu.pk/home/section/allpress/1521 |title=(University of the Punjab) PU Music Department holds recital performance: 04/05/2012 |website=Punjab University website |date=4 May 2012 |access-date=6 January 2021 |archive-date=30 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180930123508/http://pu.edu.pk/home/section/allpress/1521 |url-status=live }}</ref> {{citation needed span|date=December 2023|He received music training from Ustad Faiz Ali (Gawaliyar), Ustad Iftikhar Ahmed Khan (Delhi), Ustad Chhotay Ghulam Ali Khan (Qasur) and Ustad Bhai Naseera (Punjab). In composing of film songs, he was affiliated with the renowned Pakistani music director ] for 18 years. He was active in music for about 56 years, singing ], ]s, ], and ].}}


⚫ Zaman remained active as a music performer in later life, particularly in partnership with his brother, Ustad Qamar-uz-Zaman.<ref name=Dawn>{{cite news|url=https://www.dawn.com/2011/10/09/an-effort-to-project-pakistans-soft-image/|title=An effort to project Pakistan's soft image (with music)|newspaper=Dawn (newspaper)|date=9 October 2011|access-date=6 January 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://apmc.info/2005/05/24/jan-may-2005/ |title=(12 April 2007) All Pakistan Music Conference |website=All Pakistan Music Conference website |access-date=6 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080610122615/http://apmc.info/2005/05/24/jan-may-2005/ |archive-date=10 June 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Described as the "more articulate of the two",<ref name="tribuneindia20080216" /> Badar uz Zaman expressed views on topics including India-Pakistan cultural exchange,<ref name="tribuneindia20080216" /> and the 2011 arrest of singer ].<ref name=Tribune>{{cite news |last=Usman |first=Ali |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/118869/rahat-fateh-ali-khan-arrested/ |title=Rahat Fateh Ali Khan arrested… – The Express Tribune (newspaper) |date=14 February 2011 |access-date=6 January 2021 |archive-date=30 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180930123405/https://tribune.com.pk/story/118869/rahat-fateh-ali-khan-arrested/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/137975/some-pak-see-khans-detention.html |title=Some in Pak see Khan's detention due to his Bollywood success |newspaper=Deccan Herald (newspaper) |date=15 February 2011 |access-date=6 January 2021 |archive-date=26 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201026121234/https://www.deccanherald.com/content/137975/some-pak-see-khans-detention.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=Tribune2>{{cite news |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/62558/young-classical-singers-look-for-opportunities/ |title=Young classical singers look for opportunities – The Express Tribune (newspaper) |publisher=14 October 2010 |access-date=6 January 2021 |archive-date=30 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180930123436/https://tribune.com.pk/story/62558/young-classical-singers-look-for-opportunities/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
Zaman remains active as a music performer<ref>{{cite web|author=Islamabad, 8 Mar, (Radio Pakistan): |url=http://www.radio.gov.pk/newsdetail-18621 |title=A special programme titled 'Lala-e-Sehra held at Radio Pakistan Lahore to pay tribute to the legendary folk Singer |publisher=radio.gov.pk |date=8 March 2012 |accessdate=25 March 2012}}</ref>

⚫ , particularly in partnership with his brother, Ustad Qamar-uz-Zaman.<ref>http://www.dawn.com/2011/10/10/an-effort-to-project-pakistans-soft-image.html</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://apmc.info/2005/05/24/jan-may-2005/ |title=Jan–May 2005 " All Pakistan Music Conference |publisher=Apmc.info |date= |accessdate=5 March 2012}}</ref> Described as the "more articulate of the two",<ref name="tribuneindia20080216" /> Badar uz Zaman expressed views on topics including India-Pakistan cultural exchange,<ref name="tribuneindia20080216" /> and the 2011 arrest of singer ].<ref>{{cite web|last=Usman |first=Ali |url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/118869/rahat-fateh-ali-khan-arrested/ |title=Rahat Fateh Ali Khan arrested… – The Express Tribune |publisher=Tribune.com.pk |date= |accessdate=5 March 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Islamabad, 15 Feb, (PTI): |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/137975/some-pak-see-khans-detention.html |title=Some in Pak see Khan's detention due to his Bollywood success |publisher=Deccanherald.com |date=15 February 2011 |accessdate=5 March 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/62558/young-classical-singers-look-for-opportunities/ |title=Young classical singers look for opportunities – The Express Tribune |publisher=Tribune.com.pk |date= |accessdate=5 March 2012}}</ref>
==Death==
Badar uz Zaman died on 1 December 2023, at the age of 83.<ref>{{cite news |title=Renowned classical singer Ustad Badar-uz-Zaman passes away in Lahore |url=https://www.radio.gov.pk/01-12-2023/renowned-classical-singer-ustad-badar-uz-zaman-passes-away-in-lahore |access-date=1 December 2023 |publisher=Radio Pakistan |date=1 December 2023}}</ref>


==Books== ==Books==
Zaman has authored, translated, researched and edited several books on music,<ref>{{cite web|author=$000 |url=http://pak92.com/pakistan/music-books-niva-e-mosiqirare-raagsresearch-and-learning-book-on-indian-classical-music-%E2%80%94-lahore/ |title=Music Books, Niva-E-Mosiqi, Rare Raags, Research And Learning Book on Indian Classical Music – Lahore &#124; Pakistan Free Classified |publisher=Pak92.com |date= |accessdate=5 March 2012}}</ref> such as: Zaman authored, translated, researched and edited several books on music,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pak92.com/pakistan/music-books-niva-e-mosiqirare-raagsresearch-and-learning-book-on-indian-classical-music-%E2%80%94-lahore/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120712195825/http://pak92.com/pakistan/music-books-niva-e-mosiqirare-raagsresearch-and-learning-book-on-indian-classical-music-%E2%80%94-lahore/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=12 July 2012 |title=Music Books, Niva-E-Mosiqi, Rare Raags, Research And Learning Book on Indian Classical Music |publisher=Pak92.com |access-date=6 January 2021}}</ref> such as:
* Nawa-e-Mosiqi, * Nawa-e-Mosiqi,
* Taal Sagar, * Taal Sagar,
* Sada Rang, * Sada Rang,
* Tohfa-tul-hind, * Tohfa-tul-hind,
* Ramoz-e-Sitar
⚫ * Muarif-ul-Naghmaat (Part 1, Part 2 and part 3)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lahore.olx.com.pk/music-books-niva-e-mosiqi-rare-raags-research-and-learning-book-on-indian-classical-music-iid-222121294 |title=MUSIC BOOKS, NIVA-E-MOSIQI,RARE RAAGS,RESEARCH AND LEARNING BOOK ON INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSIC – Lahore – Books – Magazines – post office lahore contact |publisher=Lahore.olx.com.pk |date=7 May 2007 |accessdate=5 March 2012}}</ref>
* Punjab ki classiki moosiqi ko ataa Tappa
* Sada-e-Mausiqui<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2013/07/16/story_16-7-2013_pg9_5 |title=Forms & philosophy of classical music -DAILY TIMES – National; July 16, 2013 |publisher=dailytimes.com.pk |date= |accessdate=31 July 2013}}</ref>
⚫ * Muarif-ul-Naghmaat (Part 1, Part 2 and part 3)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lahore.olx.com.pk/music-books-niva-e-mosiqi-rare-raags-research-and-learning-book-on-indian-classical-music-iid-222121294 |title=MUSIC BOOKS, NIVA-E-MOSIQI,RARE RAAGS,RESEARCH AND LEARNING BOOK ON INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSIC |publisher=Lahore website |date=7 May 2007 |access-date=6 January 2021|url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110811072831/http://lahore.olx.com.pk/music-books-niva-e-mosiqi-rare-raags-research-and-learning-book-on-indian-classical-music-iid-222121294 |archive-date=11 August 2011}}</ref>
* Sada-e-Mausiqui<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2013/07/16/story_16-7-2013_pg9_5 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130730140658/http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2013/07/16/story_16-7-2013_pg9_5 |url-status=dead |archive-date=30 July 2013 |title=Forms & philosophy of classical music |newspaper=Daily Times (newspaper) |access-date=6 January 2021}}</ref>


His books Nawa-e-Mosiqi, Taal Sagar and Sada Rang have been translated into Hindi, English and ]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.punjabnewsline.com/content/pak-musician-seeks-longer-visa-india |title=Pak musician seeks longer visa for India |publisher=www.punjabnewsline.com |date= |accessdate=5 March 2012}}</ref> and are being taught in Indian universities.<ref>http://punjabiuniversity.ac.in/pbiuniweb/pages/new_gurmatsangeetchair.htm</ref> His books Nawa-e-Mosiqi, Taal Sagar and Sada Rang have been translated into Hindi, English and ]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.punjabnewsline.com/content/pak-musician-seeks-longer-visa-india |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120911051843/http://www.punjabnewsline.com/content/pak-musician-seeks-longer-visa-india |url-status=dead |archive-date=11 September 2012 |title=Pak musician seeks longer visa for India |publisher=punjabnewsline.com |access-date=6 January 2021}}</ref> and are being taught in Pakistani and Indian universities.<ref name=Express/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://punjabiuniversity.ac.in/pbiuniweb/pages/new_gurmatsangeetchair.htm|title=New Page 1|access-date=6 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304045753/http://punjabiuniversity.ac.in/pbiuniweb/pages/new_gurmatsangeetchair.htm|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Awards== ==Awards==
Zaman was awarded a number of honours / awards including: Zaman was awarded a number of honours/awards including:
* Graduate Award 1974–75 & 1975–76,<ref>''Twelfth Graduate Award'', By Munir Ahmed, ], December 17, 1974 , ''Thirteenth Graduate Award'' By Saleem Aijaz December 23, 1975</ref> * Graduate Award 1974–75 & 1975–76,<ref>'' Twelfth Graduate Award'', By Munir Ahmed, ], 17 December 1974, ''Thirteenth Graduate Award'' By Saleem Aijaz 23 December 1975</ref>
* ] 1982,<ref>''PTV Announces Awards'' by Sayed Mansoor Bukhari ] November 20, 1982</ref> * ] 1982,<ref>''PTV Announces Awards'' by Sayed Mansoor Bukhari ] 20 November 1982</ref>
* Ahang-e-Khusravi, KH. Khurshid Anwer Award 1987,<ref>''A ceremony to Remember Kh. Khurshid Anwar the Musician'' by, Haroon Rasheed Tabasum ] November 15–21, 1988</ref> * Ahang-e-Khusravi, KH. Khurshid Anwer Award 1987,<ref>'' A ceremony to Remember Kh. Khurshid Anwar the Musician'' by, Haroon Rasheed Tabasum ] 15–21 November 1988</ref>
* K.L.Saigol Award 1991,<ref>''Music Discovers new methods of survival'' by Vijay Sharma ] April 3, 1992</ref> * K.L.Saigol Award 1991,<ref>'' Music Discovers new methods of survival'' by Vijay Sharma ] 3 April 1992</ref>
* Aitaraf-e-Fun Award 1999.<ref>''Badar and Qamar's art recognized'' by Akbar Saeed Bukhari ] 15 August 1999</ref> * Aitaraf-e-Fun Award 1999.<ref>''Badar and Qamar's art recognized'' by Akbar Saeed Bukhari ] 15 August 1999</ref>
* PBC National Excellence Award for Classical Singer 14 April 2001.<ref>''Knowing our Musicians'' by M Saeed Malik ] 6 October 2001</ref> * PBC National Excellence Award for Classical Singer 14 April 2001.<ref>''Knowing our Musicians'' by M Saeed Malik ] 6 October 2001</ref>
* Best Sufi Singer Award at Chandi Garh 2007.<ref>''Words Comes Alive'' by Minna Zutshi ] 21 May 2007</ref> * Best Sufi Singer Award at Chandi Garh 2007.<ref>''Words Comes Alive'' by Minna Zutshi ] 21 May 2007</ref>
* Sada-e-Sufi Award Ludhiana 2007.<ref>''City Sways to sufi music'' by Express News service] 23 May 2007</ref> * Sada-e-Sufi Award Ludhiana 2007.<ref>''City Sways to Sufi music'' by Express-News service] 23 May 2007</ref>
* Presidential Award for ] 14 August 2005<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archives.dawn.com/2005/08/14/nat1.htm |title=President confers 192 civilian awards -DAWN – National; August 14, 2005 |publisher=Archives.dawn.com |date= |accessdate=5 March 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.paktribune.com/news/print.php?id=115641 |title=President confers 192 awards to Pakistani nationals, 15 foreigners |publisher=Paktribune.com |date= |accessdate=5 March 2012}}</ref> * ] Award for ] (23 March 2006)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dawn.com/2005/08/14/nat1.htm | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927223940/http://www.dawn.com/2005/08/14/nat1.htm|title=President confers 192 civilian awards |date=14 August 2005 |newspaper=Dawn (newspaper) |archivedate=27 September 2007|access-date=5 January 2021}}</ref><ref name=Tribune/><ref name=Tribune2/>
* Unique Award for Serving Punjabi Music 2013 (by Govt of Indian Punjab)<ref>"Badar uz Zaman and Qamar uz Zaman Awarded with Official Award in India" by, Showbiz Reporter ] May 30, 2013</ref> * Unique Award for Serving Punjabi Music 2013 (by Govt of Indian Punjab)
* Nazakat Salamat Award by Sham Churasi Circle and PNCA (2014)
* Muslim League Golden Jubilee Award for Best Services of Classical Music (19 March 1999)
* Aetraf-e-Fun Award in Recognition of 40 Years Music Services, ] (26 March 2000)
* Aetraf-e-Husn-e-Karkardagi Award by Faran Homeopathic College and Sargodha Art Council (16 May 2015)
* Best Music Judge Award, Inter-Collegiate Music Competition (1964)
* Ameer Khushro Award in Pakistan Music Festival, Lahore (25 November 1979)
* Punjab Youth Academy, ] Best Light Singer Award (1982)
* Gliders Best Composer Award, Faisalabad (1984)
* Pakistan Hilal-e-Ahmar Award (1985)
* Aahang-e-Khusrovi Khaja Khursheed Anwar ] for Best Classical Singer (1987)
* Awarded Gold Medal for the Best Services in the field of Classical Music (1990)
* Gold Medal Easter Music Festival, Lahore (10 April 1979)
* Best Classical Singer Award by ] of Pakistan, Jonathan Rehmat and Eugene John (2 April 2009)
* Ameer Khusro Award by Melody Festival (2012)
* Husn-e-Karkardagi Award (16 January 2005)
* Best Singer Award by IGM, Lahore (2002)
* Best ]kar Award by ] Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee Balbeer Singh, Harbhajan Singh and Jaswant Singh (16 May 2007)
* Sada-e-Sufi Award, ] (21 May 2007)


==Dabistan-e-Khusru Badar uz Zaman Music School== ==Dabistan-e-Khusru Badar uz Zaman Music School==
⚫ A unique award for Badar uz Zaman is that Pakistan's first-ever music academy has been named after him. Describing him as a 'legendary musician' of the country, the Jadeed Foundation named their music school after him as a living legend.<ref name=DT>{{cite web |last=Agha |first=Saira |url=http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2012\05\24\story_24-5-2012_pg9_13 |title=Our first music academy 'Dabistan-e-Khusro Badar-uz-Zaman' comes to town! |newspaper=Daily Times (newspaper) |date=24 April 2011 |access-date=5 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120524030532/http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2012%5C05%5C24%5Cstory_24-5-2012_pg9_13 |archive-date=24 May 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


⚫ Zaman's contributions toward the preservation and promotion of classical music in Pakistan and sole entity representing ] ] are recognised all over the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/05/12/stories/2006051201470200.htm |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120904112523/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/05/12/stories/2006051201470200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=4 September 2012 |title=Friday Review Delhi / Music : The same old joy of bandishes |date=12 May 2006 |work=] |access-date=5 January 2021}}</ref>
⚫ A unique award for ustad Badar uz Zaman is that the Pakistan's First ever Music Academy has been named after him. Describing him as 'Legendary Musician' of the country, the NGO Jadeed Foundation named their Music School after him as a living legend<ref>{{cite web|last=Agha |first=Saira |url=http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2012\05\24\story_24-5-2012_pg9_13 |title=Our first music academy 'Dabistan-e-Khusro Badar-uz-Zaman' comes to town! – The Daily Times |publisher=dailytimes.com.pk |date=24 May 2012 |accessdate=29 May 2012}}</ref>

⚫ Zaman's contributions toward the preservation and promotion of classical music in Pakistan and sole entity representing Kasur Gharana are recognised all over Indo-Pak subcontinent.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/05/12/stories/2006051201470200.htm |title=Friday Review Delhi / Music : The same old joy of bandishes |publisher=The Hindu |date=12 May 2006 |accessdate=5 March 2012}}</ref><ref>http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=237433</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.ukpha.org/2006/08/music-an-integral-part-of-punjab/ |title=Music -an integral part of Punjab |publisher=News.ukpha.org |date=1 August 2006 |accessdate=5 March 2012}}</ref>


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Pakistani musicologist (1940–2023)

Ustad Badar uz Zaman
Born(1940-04-21)21 April 1940
Died1 December 2023(2023-12-01) (aged 83)
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Occupation(s)Pakistani classical and Khyal singing, musicologist
Years active1956–2023
AwardsPride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan (2006)
Pride of Performance Award Recipient
Badar uz Zaman was recipient of Pride of Performance
Date23 March 2006
CountryIslamic Republic of Pakistan
Presented byIslamic Republic of Pakistan

Badar uz Zaman (21 April 1940 – 1 December 2023) was a Pakistani classical singer. He contributed to Pakistani Classical Music by promoting and re-interpreting compositions of the sub-continent's Muslim composers. Zaman performed with his brother, Ustad Qamar-uz-Zaman, carrying forward the Pakistan's own "Kasur Gharana" traditions of the art of Khayal music. Classical singers typically represent Indian Gharanas of Music.

Early life and education

Zaman came from a wealthy family of Lahore cloth merchants. He was educated in Pakistan at the University of the Punjab, Lahore, getting top position earning a bachelor's degree in music, and M.A. in political science.

Career

Zaman started his music career in 1956. Pervaiz Shami introduced him to debut on Radio Pakistan. He served the Punjab Council of the Arts as Deputy Director Drama and Resident Director Faisalabad, Sargodha and D.G Khan Arts Councils. As of 2012 Zaman was attached as Associate Professor to the Music Department, University of the Punjab Lahore. He received music training from Ustad Faiz Ali (Gawaliyar), Ustad Iftikhar Ahmed Khan (Delhi), Ustad Chhotay Ghulam Ali Khan (Qasur) and Ustad Bhai Naseera (Punjab). In composing of film songs, he was affiliated with the renowned Pakistani music director Nisar Bazmi for 18 years. He was active in music for about 56 years, singing Khayal, Thumris, Dadra, and Ghazal.

Zaman remained active as a music performer in later life, particularly in partnership with his brother, Ustad Qamar-uz-Zaman. Described as the "more articulate of the two", Badar uz Zaman expressed views on topics including India-Pakistan cultural exchange, and the 2011 arrest of singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan.

Death

Badar uz Zaman died on 1 December 2023, at the age of 83.

Books

Zaman authored, translated, researched and edited several books on music, such as:

  • Nawa-e-Mosiqi,
  • Taal Sagar,
  • Sada Rang,
  • Tohfa-tul-hind,
  • Ramoz-e-Sitar
  • Punjab ki classiki moosiqi ko ataa Tappa
  • Muarif-ul-Naghmaat (Part 1, Part 2 and part 3)
  • Sada-e-Mausiqui

His books Nawa-e-Mosiqi, Taal Sagar and Sada Rang have been translated into Hindi, English and Gurmukhi and are being taught in Pakistani and Indian universities.

Awards

Zaman was awarded a number of honours/awards including:

  • Graduate Award 1974–75 & 1975–76,
  • PTV Best Classical Singer Award 1982,
  • Ahang-e-Khusravi, KH. Khurshid Anwer Award 1987,
  • K.L.Saigol Award 1991,
  • Aitaraf-e-Fun Award 1999.
  • PBC National Excellence Award for Classical Singer 14 April 2001.
  • Best Sufi Singer Award at Chandi Garh 2007.
  • Sada-e-Sufi Award Ludhiana 2007.
  • President of Pakistan Award for Pride of Performance (23 March 2006)
  • Unique Award for Serving Punjabi Music 2013 (by Govt of Indian Punjab)
  • Nazakat Salamat Award by Sham Churasi Circle and PNCA (2014)
  • Muslim League Golden Jubilee Award for Best Services of Classical Music (19 March 1999)
  • Aetraf-e-Fun Award in Recognition of 40 Years Music Services, Multan (26 March 2000)
  • Aetraf-e-Husn-e-Karkardagi Award by Faran Homeopathic College and Sargodha Art Council (16 May 2015)
  • Best Music Judge Award, Inter-Collegiate Music Competition (1964)
  • Ameer Khushro Award in Pakistan Music Festival, Lahore (25 November 1979)
  • Punjab Youth Academy, Faisalabad Best Light Singer Award (1982)
  • Gliders Best Composer Award, Faisalabad (1984)
  • Pakistan Hilal-e-Ahmar Award (1985)
  • Aahang-e-Khusrovi Khaja Khursheed Anwar Gold Medal for Best Classical Singer (1987)
  • Awarded Gold Medal for the Best Services in the field of Classical Music (1990)
  • Gold Medal Easter Music Festival, Lahore (10 April 1979)
  • Best Classical Singer Award by Bishop of Pakistan, Jonathan Rehmat and Eugene John (2 April 2009)
  • Ameer Khusro Award by Melody Festival (2012)
  • Husn-e-Karkardagi Award (16 January 2005)
  • Best Singer Award by IGM, Lahore (2002)
  • Best Keertankar Award by Chief Adviser Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee Balbeer Singh, Harbhajan Singh and Jaswant Singh (16 May 2007)
  • Sada-e-Sufi Award, Ludhiana (21 May 2007)

Dabistan-e-Khusru Badar uz Zaman Music School

A unique award for Badar uz Zaman is that Pakistan's first-ever music academy has been named after him. Describing him as a 'legendary musician' of the country, the Jadeed Foundation named their music school after him as a living legend.

Zaman's contributions toward the preservation and promotion of classical music in Pakistan and sole entity representing Kasur Gharana are recognised all over the Indian subcontinent.

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