Noor Jehan
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Rankings
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Records
Noor Jehan's career was marked by extraordinary achievements. She was the first female film director in Pakistan, a record holder for the most film songs sung in the country's cinema history, and a recipient of over 15 Nigar Awards. Her patriotic songs during the 1965 war earned her the President's Award. Her legacy as the Queen of Melody is unmatched, and she remains a cultural icon in South Asia.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
President's Award
For her contributions to music and patriotic songs during the 1965 war.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Pakistani Singers of All Time
Records & Feats
Most film songs sung in Pakistani cinema history
Recorded 2,422 songs for 1,148 films, the highest number for any singer in Pakistan.
First female film director in Pakistan
Directed Chann Wey in 1951, breaking gender barriers in the industry.