Quick Info
| Profession | Singer |
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| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1947 |
| Age | 66 years (died on 03, Nov, 2013) |
| Birthplace | Bikaner, Rajasthan |
| Date of Death | 03/11/2013 |
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Personal Life
| Year of Birth | 1947 |
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| Place of Death | Lahore, Pakistan |
| Age (at the time of death) | 66 Years |
| Death Cause | Throat cancer |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Haji Muhammad Mushtaq (Camel and horse trader) | ||||
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| Siblings | Kaneez Reshma | ||||
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Career
| Debut | Singing: Laal Meri Pat Rakhio for Pakistan Radio |
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Favourites
| Food | Sarso ka saag with makai roti and Missi roti |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Reshma, a Pakistani folk singer, was known as the nightingale of the desert. | |
| 2. She received the Sitara-e-Imtiaz, the third-highest civilian award in Pakistan. | |
| 3. Reshma was discovered by Saleem Gilani at the shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalander. | |
| 4. At 12 years old, she recorded her first song Laal Meri Pat Rakhio. | |
| 5. The popular song Lambi Judai from the movie Hero was sung by her. | |
| 6. In 1982, she received the Pride of Performance Award, and in 2008, the Sitara-i-Imtiaz award. | |
| 7. Reshma performed in both Pakistani and Indian film industries. | |
| 8. In 2013, she passed away due to throat cancer. |