Safdar Hussain

Safdar Hussain (died 1989) was a Pakistani musician who composed playback melodies for Urdu and Punjabi Lollywood films in the decades from 1950s to 1980s.

[1] Some of his notable compositions include "Assan Jan Kay Meet Lei Akh Way, Jhooti Mooti Da Pa Leya Kakh Way" (Singer: Zubaida Khanum), "Laila O Laila, Shehar Khoobaan Laila" (Singer: Zubaida Khanum), Wekhya Howay Ni Kisay Takya Howay, Ucha Jeya Shamla (Singer: Noor Jehan), and others.

Safdar was introduced to the filmmaker by the musician Rashid Attre who was also his uncle.

The tracks of the film were hits and helped Safdar to start a music career in Lollywood.

Safdar Hussain died on 24 March 1989, in Lahore, Pakistan.