IMTIAZ KHALIQUE DADU

Imtiaz Khalique khnow as DADU was a prominent Saraki  folk music singer of Pakistan from isa khel . He  was born in Isa Khel in Mianwali  District, in Punjab,. He was gifted with a melodious voice.In 1950 he was at his peak and was very famous radio singer his first song was aired from radio station Peshawar pakistan peshwar.He did radio programme ” Mianwali ki lok geet” with sajjad sarwar niazi from radio station Rawalpindi . Imtiaz Khalique had both amplified and personalized musical genres.He dominated the folk music scene of Pakistan for many years. He gathers thousands in his audiences whenever and wherever he performs.His folk music is representative of traditional folk heritage of MIANWALI.He did not have any formal education and does not know how to read or write, however he sings from his heart and had a huge fan base.Imtiaz Khalique  died on Jan 25, 1991. He was laid to rest in Isa Khel.