Shazia Khushk
Shazia Khushk is a Pakistani folk singer from Jamshoro, known for “Dane Pe Dana” and songs in Sindhi, Balochi and other regional languages; she announced her retirement in 2019.
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Known for
Rohi Production
Sindh Culture
Sindh CultureOverview
- From
- Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan
- Debut
- 1992, following an audition encouraged by her husband
- Breakout
- The Marwari song “Mara Udheta Pakhiyara Kadi Aao Na Maare Des”
- Career change
- Announced her retirement from showbiz in October 2019
Mini bio
How it started.
Born in Jamshoro, Shazia made her singing debut in 1992 after her husband encouraged her to audition. Her Marwari song “Mara Udheta Pakhiyara Kadi Aao Na Maare Des” became an early favourite.
Learning the craft.
After her first folk-song appearance on Pakistan Television, she trained with Ustad Ferozudin. Further teachers included Ustad Niaz Hussain, Feroz Gul, Ustad Ghulam Hussain and Mai Soni, a daughter of Mai Bhagi.
Beyond the stage.
In March 2018 she sang outside the Karachi Press Club for World Water Day and called for protection of the Indus River from pollution.
A different chapter.
In October 2019 she told The Express Tribune she was leaving showbiz because of her religious beliefs. Later streaming dates document editions of her music, but do not establish that she resumed performing or made new recordings.
Creditschronological, newest first
Digital catalogue
- 2026Lok Tamasha, Vol. 5Singer, “Jaag Bhitai Jaag”
- 2025Luk Gitan Ji RaniFeatured artist, Manjhar Record Company edition
- 2025Lal Da JashanSinger, TP Gold edition
Performance archives
- 2019Meda RanjhinaSinger; video published by Sindh Culture
- 2019Laal Meri PatSinger; video published by Sindh Culture
- 1998Rohi Mela: Dane Pe DanaSinger, Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi
Awards
- SANA recognitionHonoured at the 2005 convention for her music and work popularising Sindhi music.
- Honorary fellowshipThe University of Sindh recognised her work in Sufism and folk music, as reported in 2010.
- Presidential award, UzbekistanReported by The Express Tribune in 2010; the article does not give the award year.
Quotes
I'm grateful to my fans for loving my songs and hope that they will strongly support me in my new moveShazia Khushk, The Express Tribune
Speaking in October 2019 about her decision to leave showbiz.
Trivia
- She told The Express Tribune that Marwari songs and Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai’s poetry were among her favourites.
- Mai Soni, one of her teachers, was a daughter of folk singer Mai Bhagi.
- She used a World Water Day performance to call attention to pollution of the Indus River.
Find Shazia
Listen to her folk recordings on Spotify.
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