Nazia Hassan was a qualified lawyer
Nazia Hassan was considered to represent the UN as an ambassador from Pakistan
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Aap jaisa koi" (Qurbani 1980) was the first 24 track song in Indian film history
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Aap jaisa koi" had two seperate tracks of Nazia’s vocal part merged together as can be heard on the echo effect of the song
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Aap jaisa koi" won Nazia Hassan best Female playback singer in the Indian Filmfare awards in 1980
Nazia Hassan was only 15 when she sang “Aap jaisa koi”, 16 when she sang “disco deewane” and 18 when she recorded “Boom Boom”
Disco Deewane (1980)was a major number 1 on the Brazilian Charts
The track Disco Deewane was added in the last minute for the album of Disco Deewane
Their “Star” Indian film soundtrack was fully composed by Biddu
The brother and sister sang a few tunes for Indian films after “Star”
There is an extra track on the audio CD of Hotline called “Kaam”, composed and sung by Zoheb Hassan
Smaller sister Zachi Hassan’s voice features in “Telephone Pyaar”, “Soja meri jaan” and “Mama Papa”
In early 1989 the duo hosted a one-off musical show “Music 89” that appeared on PTV. The programme showcased some of the best musical talents. Vital Signs and Jupiters were amongst the groups
Music 89 kickstarted the pop group phenomenon in Pakistan as several young upcoming bands wanted to enjoy the fame of show business
In 1990, Zoheb and Nazia were part of a successful advertisment campaign launched by Lever Brothers Pakistan for their Yellow Label tea brand. The “Young Tarang” song Dosti was specially modified for the ad.
“Mama Papa” was of course a tribute song to their parents
Nazia and Zoheb Hassan initiated a campaign in 1992 to fight the nuisance of drugs in Pakistan by promoting B.A.N (Battle Against Narcotics)
“Nasha” (Camera) was the main theme song for B.A.N and to this day is the first and only existing song in Pakistan that highlights the evergrowing menace of drugs
Zoheb Hassan sang 2 English tunes in their UK released “Camera” album
The only cover version song sung by both was a track “If I could” which featured in the “Camera” (1992) UK version album
“Camera” was the only album where their longtime loyal composer Biddu had not featured
An extra track called “Aaj nahin to kal” was recorded for the Pakistani released “Camera” album.
Biddu composed “Made In India” with Nazia Hassan in mind
Zoheb Hasan met Gina in June 1998 in Islamabad, got married on August 24th at Islamabad while the Valima was held at Karachi.
The Valima was quite unique as the bride was brought in a traditional `doli’ followed by a group of dancers performing the traditional Balochi dance.
The bride, Gina wore a green outfit and Zoheb a white Sherwani. Nazia Hasan looked beautiful at her brother’s wedding and valima. Zoheb and Gina cut a three-tier wedding cake at the end of the weddig. (Wishing both Zoheb and Gina a long and happy married life)
Zoheb Hassan plans to release an album titled “Darr” (Unconfirmed)
BMG Crescendo India re-released “Young Tarang” just before Nazia Hassan’s death. It also included 2 new remixes of “Aag” and “Aankhen Milane waley”.
Zoheb Hassan plans to arrange a tribute programme in Pakistan.
Nazia’s favourite songs amongst her own tunes were “Disco Deewane” and “Taali de thullay”
