Iqbal Bano

Iqbal Bano was a renowned Pakistani singer and a prominent figure in the world of Urdu poetry. Best known for her powerful renditions of the poetry of Faiz Ahmed Faiz, she played a significant role in popularizing his works. Her performance of Faiz's poem 'Hum Dekhenge' during the first Faiz Festival in 1986 became an anthem for resistance against military dictatorship in Pakistan, making her a beloved cultural icon.