Mitha Khan Zardari (Urdu: مٹھا خان زرداری, Sindhi: مٺا خان زرداري) (1918–2011) was a Pakistani musician and Gharra player from Sindh Pakistan.[1]

Mitha Khan Zardari
مٺا خان زرداري
Born1918
Died12 May 2011(2011-05-12) (aged 92–93)
Karachi, Pakistan
NationalityPakistani
OccupationInstrumental musician (Gharra player)
AwardsShah Abdul Latif Bhitai Award
Lal Shahbaz Qalander award
Sachal Sarmast award
Presidential award by the President of Pakistan (1988)

Early life edit

Mitha Khan was born at Taluka Sinjhoro, Sanghar District of Sindh.[2] He attended Madera high school in Naushahro Feroze city of Sindh and matriculated from Government Noor Muhammad High School Hyderabad, Sindh. He was appointed as clerk in police department in 1942 and retired from services as an office superintendent in1980.[1][3]

Career edit

Mitha Khan Zardari performed with Khamiso Khan and Ghous Bux Brohi.[1][4]

Awards edit

He received the Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai award, Sachal Sarmast award, Lal Shahbaz Qalander award and Presidential award from President of Pakistan Ghulam Ishaque Khan in 1988.[1]

Death edit

He died of heart failure on 12 May 2011 in age of 93 years and left behind six sons and two daughters.[1][5]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e "Transitions: World renowned 'Gharra' player passes away". 12 May 2011.
  2. ^ "زرداري مٺا خان : (Sindhianaسنڌيانا)". www.encyclopediasindhiana.org (in Sindhi). Retrieved 21 June 2020.
  3. ^ Pakistan Journal of History and Culture. National Institute of Historical and Cultural Research. 1996.
  4. ^ "pride Daughter of the North West Malalai has proved that she is worthy of the name". jang.com.pk. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
  5. ^ "صدارتي ايوارڊ يافته گهڙي نواز مٺا خان زرداري جي وڇوڙي کي اڄ 6 سال ٿي ويا". www.thekawish.com. Archived from the original on 21 June 2020. Retrieved 21 June 2020.