Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Kashmiri Singer Ustad Ghulam Nabi Shah, 'Hamli Bulbul,' Passes Away
Ustad Ghulam Nabi Shah, a famous Kashmiri singer called Hamli Bulbul, has died.
He sang for many years and helped make Kashmiri music well-known.
He was known for his beautiful voice, playing the sarangi, and his special 'glass' dance.
In this dance, he could balance a glass of water on his head while dancing.
He also knew a traditional Kashmiri dance called Bacha Nagma.
He was given an award in 2011 for his work in music.
Many people who worked with him are sad he's gone.
Ustad Ghulam Nabi Shah, known as Hamli Bulbul, passed away.
He was a renowned Kashmiri singer.
Shah devoted his life to promoting Kashmiri art and culture.
He represented Kashmiri folk music nationally and internationally.
Shah received the Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah Award in 2011.
- Who
- Ustad Ghulam Nabi Shah.
- What
- Ustad Ghulam Nabi Shah, known as Hamli Bulbul, passed away.
- When
- Wednesday.
- Where
- Baramulla’s Dangiwacha Rafiabad.
- Why
- Not mentioned.
- Full Name
- Ustad Ghulam Nabi Shah
- Also Known As
- Hamli Bulbul
- Occupation
- Kashmiri Singer
- Known For
- Promoting Kashmiri art and music
- Award
- Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah Award (2011)