Top 5 Songs of Legend Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

|By Ajay Nair|

When you search "Greatest Sufi singer of all time" you will find Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan on that list. Nusrat Sahab is considered as one of the greatest performers of qawwali. Even though his father, Ustad Fateh Ali Khan and Uncle, Ustad Mubarik Ali Khan were famous qawwals, Nusrat Sahab outshined them with his aesthetic and soulful musical voice.

There is a particular thing about Sufi music is that it helps you to introspect yourself. The word Sufi means Mysticism. Sufi music connects you with your inner self and it can also help you to recover faster, increase your appetite, change your mood, and sleep well by the end of the day.

The Late Nusrat Sahab was one of the world's most influential singers. During his lifetime, he had collaborated with many western musicians like Peter Gabriel, Eddie Vedder and Michael Brook. His vocals appeared on soundtracks to films of great directors like Martin Scorsese, Oliver Stone and Tim Robbins. In 1993, Late American singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley described Nusrat Sahab as "my Elvis" and also sang his compositions.

Nusrat Sahab composed more than 200 albums in a very short span of time which itself is a great achievement. His songs and qawwali soothe your mind. Here are the Top 5 songs that made Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan a LEGEND!

1. Mera Piya Ghar Aaya

This was written by poet Baba Bulleh Shah in the 18th century and a was originally a Punjabi Song which Nusrat Sahab entangled it in his beautiful voice. This song was then reprised in Madhuri Dixit's 'Yaarana'.

2. Dum Mast Qalandar

A very famous song which was recreated many times by different artist. It was released in 1992 in a concert. Many people still remember this song by Nusrat Sahab's voice.

3. Yeh Jo Halka Halka Suroor hai

The song which Jeff Buckley Sung in his concert and also mentioned Nusrat Sahab as "my Elvis". This is my Personal Favourite song of his. Nusrat Sahab sang this qawwali with Rahat Fateh Ali Khan's Father, Farrukh Fateh Ali Khan. This song was also used in a Bollywood Movie, 'Fanney Khan'.

4. Sano Ek Pal Chain Na Aave

This song was a part of the concert "Mehfil-e-Sama". It was released in 1993 and was a great hit in those times. The song was brought back to life in Ajay Devgn's 2018 movie 'Raid'.

5. Mere Rashke Qamar

This Ghazal was written by Fana Buland Shehri, an Urdu poet. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan composed this song and performed it with his nephew, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan for the first time in 1988. the two popularised this song by performing it in various concerts all over the world. The song was recreated in 2017, in the movie 'Baadshaho'.

Apart from these, many songs made by Nusrat Sahab went on to become the songs that define his legacy. His songs are very popular even today. Many people connect with their music. Nusrat Sahab's songs remain in the hearts of the listener forever.