Abida Parveen

Pakistani Sufi singer and composer · age 72

Abida Parveen photo

life in chapters

6 milestones from birth to now, with Abida's age at every one.

1950s

  1. Birth

    Born February 20, 1954

1980s

  1. age ~30 Award

    Receives Pakistan's Pride of Performance award

    recipient

    Honoured with the Pride of Performance for her contribution to music.

2000s

  1. age ~51 Award

    Awarded the Sitara-e-Imtiaz

    recipient

    Received one of Pakistan's high civilian honours for her musical achievements.

2010s

  1. age ~56 Career milestone

    Becomes a recurring voice on Coke Studio Pakistan

    performer

    Her Coke Studio performances introduced her Sufi repertoire to a new generation of listeners.

  2. age ~58 Award

    Awarded the Hilal-e-Imtiaz

    recipient

    Granted the Hilal-e-Imtiaz, one of Pakistan's highest civilian distinctions.

2020s

  1. age ~67 Award

    Receives the Nishan-e-Imtiaz

    recipient

    Honoured with the Nishan-e-Imtiaz, Pakistan's highest civilian award.

age 72 now

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