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Music director Naushad once heard Suraiya's voice on All India Radio while she sang for a children's program, and chose her to sing as a 13 year old for Mehtaab in Kardar's film Sharda ( 1942 ).

He was Suraiya ’ s mentor and she sang some of the best songs of her career under his baton.

Later he gave hits after hits when Suraiya became full fledged singing star in Anmol Ghadi ( 1946 ), Dard ( 1947 ), Dillagi ( 1949 ) and Dastaan ( 1950 ).

Naushad composed approximately 51 songs for Suraiya, coming at 2nd place after Husnlal Bhagatram for composing the highest number of songs for Suraiya.