Reshma, an emblematic figure in South Asian music, was a Pakistani folk singer renowned for her captivating voice that resonated with the raw, unadulterated essence of the region's traditional music. Born into a nomadic family in 1947 in Bikaner, Rajasthan, she was discovered by a local music producer while singing at the shrine of Sufi saint Baba Bulleh Shah. Her family migrated to Karachi after the Partition of India, and it was in Pakistan where Reshma's talent truly flourished.

Reshma's voice had a haunting quality that effortlessly traversed the rural heartlands and found its place in the urban milieu, representing a bridge between the folk roots of the subcontinent and contemporary music. Her discography, characterized by hits such as those compiled in "Reshman Hits," and her soulful renditions in albums like "Shadi Biyah Ke Geet Vol 3," and "The Definitive Collection, Vol. 3," express the depth and diversity of her musical mastery. Evergreen tracks like "Saanp Sa Lade" and "Thi Majbooriyan" celebrate the vast canvas of human emotions, further illustrating her ability to invoke profound feelings in her listeners. Though Reshma is no longer with us, passing away in November 2013, her music continues to inspire and elevate the spirit of folk and Sufi traditions across generations.

Genres

Classic Bollywood

Classic Pakistani Pop

Filmi

Ghazal

Pakistani Folk

Sufi

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Latest Release

Laiha Jhumukwa Tin Taliya

Reshma

Single - Released May 22, 2024