KARACHI: Amjad Sabri, the renowned qawwali singer celebrated for his soulful melodies and captivating voice, continues to leave an indelible mark on the world of music. Recently, his son, Majid Amjad Sabri, appeared on the Nadir Ali podcast to reminisce about his late father’s legacy.
During the podcast, host Nadir Ali recounted a memorable incident involving Amjad Sabri in India, asking, “Tell me about the time when Amjad Sabri Sahib was kidnapped by dacoits in India. How did they become friends with him, and how was he eventually released under protection?”
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Majid shared the story, explaining that during a program organised by Amjad in the Indian city of Jhansi, an area notorious for dacoits, the attendees did not allow his father to leave after the event ended. They insisted on additional performances, causing a delay of three hours and pushing their return journey late into the night.
“My father had a flight scheduled back to Lahore that night, so he had to leave the same evening,” Majid continued. “During their return, they stopped at a tea stall and heard his grandfather’s famous qawwali, ‘Bhar Do Jholi,’ playing on the radio. The phrase ‘fill up your bags,’ was already resonating.”
Tragically, on June 22, 2016, corresponding to Ramazan 16, Amjad Sabri’s life was cut short when unknown assailants opened fire on him in Karachi. He was shot in the head and died as a result of the attack.
