Dhol player Pappu Sain, known for his power-packed performances at the shrine of Baba Shah Jamal and beyond, passed away in Lahore following a prolonged illness. The dhol player performed at several international venues, including those in the US, UK, Canada, UAE, Sweden and Germany. Born Zulfiqar Ali, the musician adopted the name Pappu Sain later on. Expressing grief over the passing of Pappu Sain, Minister of Culture and Colonies Punjab Khayal Ahmad Kastro said to The Express Tribune, “Pappu Sain was an internationally renowned dhol player. “Pappu Sain worked hard to promote a tolerant and loving image of Pakistan in the international community.

Source: The Express Tribune November 08, 2021 07:10 UTC