Irene Perveen also spelled as Irene Parveen is a Pakistani playback singer from the 1960s, who mainly sang for Pakistani films. She gained popularity for her film song, "Tumhi ho mehboob mere" for movie Aaina (1966).[1]
Career
In the beginning, Irene used to sing in Radio Pakistan's music programs.[2] She started her career in the film Noor-e-Islam in 1957. She sang some popular duets with Masood Rana and Ahmed Rushdi. She later sang many hit songs for 31 films including one super-hit song in film Aina (1966), Tum Hee Ho Mehboob Meray, with lyrics by Khawaja Pervez and music by M Ashraf. In the 1960s, she was the most suitable female singer to sing comedy or parody songs, and sang many comedy songs with Ahmad Rushdi and Masood Rana.[1][3]
Personal life
Irene married Cecil Samuel, a man from a prominent Peshawari family. She has lived in England since 1983.[1][3]
Popular songs
Irene sang around 800 Urdu and Punjabi film songs. Some of her popular songs are:
Tumhi ho Mehoob mere (Film: Aaina, 1966)
Dil na lagana ja ke Des paraye (Film: Insaniyat, 1967)
Rutt Sawan ki re, Mann bhaawan ki (Film: Zamin, 1965)
