As an actress, playback singer, music composer and film director Noor Jehan (Stage Name) was very popular in British india. After the partiton she moved to pakistan with her Family and continued her work. She got love from both countries and had millions of fan across the India as well as Pakistan.
From Baby Noor Jehan to Madam Noor jehan he career lasted almost six decade long.people call her by several names like Madam ji, Malika E Tarannum and Allah Rakha Wasai.
She died in 23 December 2000 at Lahor Due to heart failure.
She has sung over 18000 songs in Hindi, Urdu, Sindhi And Punjabi. She was first female film Direrctor in Pakistan.
when she came to India in 1982 after a very long time se received very warm welcome by fans. Mr Dilip kumar and Shaban Azmi did a stage show. check out this golden video extract from that show.
Some of her songs…
Mujhse pehli si mohobbat
chandani Raaten
ve ek tera pyaar
mere dil de sheeshe
hamari saanso me aaj tak wo