Hadiqa Kiani’s mother Khawar Kiani dies. Khawar Kiani, mother of a very popular artist of the Pakistani industry Hadiqa Kiani has died.
The announcement came out through Hadiqa’s personal Instagram, that read: “Mother, grandmother and poetess Khawar Kiani passed away peacefully at her home today, surrounded by her family and friends. We ask that everyone please respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time.”
As soon as the news broke out, many actors from the entertainment industry mourned Hadiqa’s loss. Actor Omair Rana wrote: “My deepest Deepest condolences Hadiqa Jee. I pray Allah grants you the Sabr needed at this time.” Whereas, Muniba Mazari commented: “Meri piyari Ammi! Inna Lillahi wa ilayhi raji’un!.”
Read more: Hadiqa Kiani’s ‘Buhe Bariyan’ has been stolen by Indian Musician yet again
Actress Sakina Samo also payed her condolences on the Instagram post.
Khawar Kiani was a well-known poetess, who wrote some very famous hit Pakistani songs including Boohey Barian, Intehai Shauq, Aas Pass and the Cricket World Cup 1999 anthem. She also wrote numerous critically acclaimed books.
Hadiqa Kiani is a Pakistani singer, Songwriter, Guitarist, composer, actress, and philanthropist. She has received numerous local and international awards and also has performed at the Royal Albert Hall and The Kennedy Center. Besides Urdu and Punjabi, she has also sung several songs in the Pashto language.
In 2006, Kiani received the fourth-highest Pakistan civilian award, the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, for her contributions to the field of music.
In 2010, she was appointed as a United Nations Development Programme Goodwill Ambassador, making her the first woman in Pakistan to a Goodwill ambassador to the United Nations.
