Tark-e-Mohabbat

Tark-e-Mohabbat is a ghazal composition performed by Pakistani classical and ghazal vocalist Hamid Ali Khan. The track appears as the fifth entry on the album Ghazals, released on CD by Shalimar Recording & Broadcasting Company Limited in 1999.

The recording spans 6 minutes and 18 seconds, showcasing Khan’s rendition in the traditional ghazal style. The album belongs to the classical and semi-classical ghazal genre, a form rooted in Urdu poetry and North Indian classical music. Specific lyrical or poetic sources for Tark-e-Mohabbat remain undocumented in available references, though the title translates to \"The Abandonment of Love\" in English.

Hamid Ali Khan established his career as a prominent exponent of the Patiala gharana, a school of Hindustani classical music known for its intricate taan patterns and emotive delivery. His work on Ghazals aligns with his broader discography, which includes collaborations with poets and composers in the ghazal tradition. The album’s production details, including accompanying instrumentalists or arrangers, are not explicitly credited in the primary release information.

The 1999 release by Shalimar Recording & Broadcasting Company Limited contributed to the commercial and cultural dissemination of ghazals in South Asia during the late 20th century. The label, based in Pakistan, specialized in classical, ghazal, and folk music recordings, often featuring artists from the Patiala and other regional gharanas. No additional editions, remasters, or reissues of this specific track or album are confirmed in public records as of the last available update.