The eighth death anniversary of renowned playback singer A Nayyar was observed on Monday. 

A Nayyar's real name was Arther Nayyar.

He was born in 1950 in Sahiwal.   

A Nayyar started his singing career in 1974 with Pakistan Television's program 'Naye Funkar' and later sang a number of songs for film industry as a playback singer.

He has sung more than 4000 film songs in his career including 'Ek Baat Kaho Dildara', 'Chand Tare Ghata, Phul Shabnam Saba', 'Pyaar To Ek Din Hona Tha', 'Jnagle Mein Mangal Tere Hi Dum Se' became very famous.

He was decorated with Nigar Award five times.

A Nayyar passed away on this date in 2016 in Lahore.