Allah Ditta Loonay Wala
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Allah Ditta Loonay Wala | |
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| Born | 1957 Loonay Wala, near Chiniot, Punjab,Pakistan |
| Died | 29 June 2021 (aged 63–64) Chiniot, Punjab,Pakistan |
| Burial place | Chiniot, Punjab,Pakistan |
| Occupation | Singer • songwriter • composer |
| Years active | 1965–2021 |
| Awards | Pride of performance award by the President of Pakistan |
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Allah Ditta Loonay Wala was a prominent Punjabi Folk singer from Pakistan.
- Pride of Performance award from the President of Pakistan.[1]
- 'Pride of Punjab' award from the Punjab Institute of Languages, Arts and Culture.[1][2]
Early life
Allah Ditta Loonay Wala was born in Loonay Wala village, near Chiniot, Punjab, Pakistan in 1957. Early on in his life, his father hoped that he would become a doctor and serve his village community. Instead, he made his villag's name known in the music field by becoming a noted folk singer in Pakistan. He went to school for his basic education, but when he started singing at the school events, his sweet and tuneful voice was noticed by his teachers. Soon after, he started participating in local music competitions.[1][2]
Career
Musically, he was trained by a classical music teacher Mian Issa and Mian Talib Hussain. He has perfomed at PTV music shows.[1]
Loonaywala's popular and best-known songs from his albums are:
- ‘Shaaman Peiy Gayyaan’[1]
- ‘Ticketaan Do Leiy Leiy’[1]
- Main Cham Cham Nachdi PhiraaN.[1][2][3]
- Akheen LaaiYan
- Chhan Chhan ChhankaN WangaaN
- UcchiaN LammiYaN Tahlian
- Sohney Rang Di Daachi[1]
- Jei Tuun Likhian Naseeban Vich Judaaiyan, Jhole Da Gilla Kyun Kariye[1]
- Do Do Thaan Tei Pyar Vi Changay Hoondey Nahin[1]
