Pakistan has once again lost a precious gem, the legendary singer Nayyara Noor passed away today at 71. The news of her passing spread on social media like wildfire.

This sad announcement was made on social media by her nephew Raza Zaidi who tweeted:

It is with heavy heart that I announce the passing of my beloved aunt (tayi) Nayyara Noor. May her soul R.I.P. She was given the title of ‘Bulbul-e-Pakistan’ because of her melodious voice.

إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعونَ
It is with heavy heart that I announce the passing of my beloved aunt (tayi) Nayyara Noor. May her soul R.I.P.
She was given the title of ‘Bulbul-e-Pakistan’ because of her melodious voice. #NayyaraNoor pic.twitter.com/69ATgDq7yZ

— Raza Zaidi (@Razaazaidi) August 20, 2022

Learning about this tragic news, many celebrities and prominent personalities also took it to their respective profiles and offered their heartiest condolences to the grieving family.

Sajjad Ali’s daughter and crooner Zaw Ali wrote: “Grew up singing Watan Ki Mitti at every annual function/national day. Nayyara Aapa, you’ve impacted generations. One of the most decent and melodious artists to have ever lived. Our entire family loved and esteemed you dearly. ”

Grew up singing Watan Ki Mitti at every annual function/national day. Nayyara Aapa, you’ve impacted generations. One of the most decent and melodious artists to have ever lived. Our entire family loved and esteemed you dearly.

Rest in power, Rest In Peace 🤍 #NayyaraNoor pic.twitter.com/T4G30kWG77

— Zaw Ali (@TheCodeOfZaw) August 21, 2022

Whereas Dr. Shaista Lodhi wrote: “Aggrieved to hear about the sad demise of Bulbul-e-Pakistan Nayyara Noor. We offer our prayers and condolences to the family and nation in the event of this great loss.”

Aggrieved to hear about the sad demise of Bulbul-e-Pakistan Nayyara Noor. We offer our prayers and condolences to the family and nation in the event of this great loss.#NayyaraNoor pic.twitter.com/bAi7ztE5gM

— Dr. Shaista Lodhi (@IamShaistaLodhi) August 21, 2022

Nightingale of Pakistan is no more. RIP. Nayyara Noor was given the title of ‘Bulbul-e-Pakistan’ because of her melodious voice. #NayyaraNoor pic.twitter.com/AG0vDRELI1

— Nazia Jabeen (@NazeeaJabeen) August 21, 2022

What a magical piece of our childhood Nayyara Noor was. Milli naghma, ghazal, geet…she sang some of the best of all these genres, her melodious voice nearest in texture to the ultra-feminine trill of her Hindi film contemporaries. #NayyaraNoor

— Sabahat Zakariya (@sabizak) August 20, 2022

On my list and on my mind… #NayyaraNoor pic.twitter.com/FOGeY62YbB

— Mahwash Ajaz 🇵🇰 (@mahwashajaz_) August 21, 2022

#NayyaraNoor 💔, the loss feels so personal. How can we console and entire generation that grew up listening to ghazals & songs like Jazba e Dil & hum to thehray ajnabi? Completely heart broken. pic.twitter.com/y8Hl9fX3bY

— Nida F (@nidaFsameer) August 20, 2022

Crooner Meesha Shafi also took it to social media to share that her thoughts are with the departed nightingale.

Remembering Nayyara Noor with Her Top 5 Melodies

As a tribute to our fallen star, we have compiled our personal favourite melodies of Nayarra Noor that we’d like to share with all of our followers and her fans.

Here are her top 5:

1. Watan Ki Matti Gawah Rehna – Mili Naghma

One of the most iconic tunes she has given Pakistan is the beautiful mili naghma ‘Watan ki Mitti’ which is still heard echoing every year in the alleyways and on the streets of Pakistan. Just like Noor, this tune will always have a special place in our hearts as its tugs at our heartstrings every time it is played.