Masood Rana was a Pakistani playback singer renowned for his contributions to the Lollywood film industry from the late 1950s until his death in 1995. Born on June 9, 1938, in Mirpur Khas, Sindh, Rana's melodious voice and emotional delivery quickly established him as a leading playback vocalist of his time. He started his career with Radio Pakistan in the late 1950s before transitioning to films with his debut song for the movie "Inqalab" and rose to prominence with his playback singing in the film "Banjaran" in 1962.

Over the next three decades, Masood Rana stood out as one of the most prolific playback singers in Pakistan, lending his voice to hundreds of movie soundtracks and working with a variety of music composers. He was known for his versatility, being equally adept at romantic ballads, patriotic songs, and ghazals. Some of his most memorable songs are from films such as "Ansoo" and "Hero." Despite his passing in 1995, Masood Rana left a lasting legacy in the form of evergreen hits and continues to be revered as one of the greatest voices in the Pakistani film industry. His music still resonates with audiences, as evident from the re-releases of his film hits and compilations of his work like "Silsila Pyar Da" and the treasure trove collections of Noor Jehan where his duets are often highlighted.

Genres

Classic Pakistani Pop

Ghazal

Latest Release

Lakh Tarle Pawen Mundya

Noor Jehan•

Masood Rana

Single - Released November 3, 2023