Nazia Hassan

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

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Nazia Hassan's achievements in music are remarkable. She was the first Pakistani singer to win a Filmfare Award, and at 15, she remains the youngest recipient of that honor. Her album Young Tarang sold 40 million copies, setting a record for the best-selling video album of all time. She was appointed UNICEF Cultural Ambassador in 1991, using her fame for humanitarian causes. Her legacy as the "Queen of South Asian Pop" is undisputed, and she continues to inspire artists across the subcontinent.

AwardsNazia Hassan won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer in 1980 for "Aap Jaisa Koi," becoming the youngest and first Pakistani to do so. In 2002, she was posthumously awarded Pakistan's Pride of Performance, recognizing her contributions to music and culture.

Honours & Distinctions

UNICEF Cultural Ambassador

UNICEF·1991

Appointed as a cultural ambassador to promote children's rights and welfare.

Records & Feats

Youngest recipient of the Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer

Awards·1980

Won at age 15 for 'Aap Jaisa Koi' from Qurbani.

First Pakistani to win a Filmfare Award

Historic First·1980

Won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer in 1980.

Best-selling video album of all time

Chart Record·1984

Young Tarang sold 40 million copies, setting a record.