Veteran playback singer Humaira Channa recently spoke candidly about the deep personal cost of pursuing her passion for music. Appearing on Mazaaq Raat on Dunya TV, she shared rare insights into the emotional challenges she faced at the start of her career.
Though raised in a household that valued the arts—her father a film producer and her mother supportive—Humaira found herself caught in a storm of criticism from extended relatives. One uncle went as far as severing ties with her father, disapproving of his daughter’s entry into the entertainment world.
Critics within the family accused her father of “selling his daughter’s voice,” a statement that stung, but didn’t deter her. Her resolve only grew stronger.
Humaira’s early break came via Radio Pakistan and PTV, but her first major breakthrough was under the guidance of music maestro Nisar Bazmi. He selected her to perform all the songs for the film Hum Ek Hain—a bold move that led to internal disputes on set. The film’s lead actress, a former singer herself, lobbied to sing her own songs but was overruled by Bazmi. Even the male lead reportedly objected, creating tensions that threatened the project.
Despite the backstage drama, Humaira’s voice shone. She received multiple awards and recognition for her performance, launching her into national fame.
Off stage, her personal life was defined by discipline and traditional values. She revealed that love never distracted her before marriage. “I believed love should come after marriage,” she said, crediting her husband as her “majazi khuda.”
In an emotional twist, Humaira shared that the same relatives who once turned their backs eventually came around—celebrating her success and seeking to reconnect.
Her story is a poignant reminder of how societal expectations and family pressure often collide with personal ambition—but with grace and talent, even the harshest doubts can be silenced.
