national hero. His tomb was destroyed by the Taliban in the late 1990s, but was later rebuilt by loving fans. It was renovated as recently as 2018 by fans who have established a foundation in his name in hopes of continuing his legacy. His songs "Khuda Buwad Yaret", "Asman Khalist", "Agar Bahar Beyayad", "Laili Laili Jan", "Chashme Siya Dari", "Zim Zim (Kajaki Abroyet)" and many others, are known by the vast majority of Afghans. They are ranked as some of the greatest songs created in Afghanistan's musical history. Zahir was listed as one of 50 golden voices in history who have made their mark internationally, according to National Public Radio (NPR). The Academy Award-nominated American film director Sam French has been tapped in 2018 to direct a documentary film about Zahir's life. Discography Afghan music albums Vol. 1 – Dilak am (1973) Vol. 2 – Bahar (1973) Vol. 3 – Shab ha ye zulmane (1974) Vol. 4 – Mother (1974) Vol. 5 – Awara (1975) Vol. 6 – Ghulam-e Qamar (1975) Vol. 7 – Sultan Qalbaam (1976) Vol. 8 – Az Ghamat Hy Nazaneen (1976) Vol. 9 – Gulbadaan (1971) Vol. 10 – Yaare Bewafa (1977) Vol. 11 – Lylee (1977) Vol. 12 – Ahmad Zahir and Jila (1978) Vol. 13 – Ahange Zindagee (1978) Vol. 14 – Shab-e Hijraan (1979) (posthumous release) Note: Audio cassette versions of many of Zahir's Afghan Music albums are missing some songs that are present on the original vinyl records. Ariana music albums Vol. 1 – Daard-e Dil (1972) Vol. 2 – Mosum-e Gul (1977) Note: The original Ariana Music record albums contain many hidden tracks. Music center albums Vol. 1 – Ashiq rooyat Mon (1973) Vol. 2 – Neshe Gashdum (1976) Vol. 3 – Lylee Jaan (1977) Vol. 4 – Ahmad Zahir Ba Sitara Haa (1977) Vol. 5 – To Baamanee (1978) Other discography information He only recorded 2 music videos on Radio Kabul TV: "Laylee Jaan" in 1976 and "Khuda Buwat Yarret" in 1977. Zahir recorded several songs in Radio Kabul and Radio Afghanistan studios which later came out as albums. Eight of these albums have been released. References External links Ahmad Zahir all albums, songs on SoundCloud SoundCloud.com/AhmadZaher Ahmad Zahir - the documentary film "Afghan Elvis" segment on Radiolab 1946 births 1979 deaths Pashtun singers Afghan musicians Afghan secularists Afghan male singers 20th-century singers Afghan revolutionaries Afghan anti-communists Persian-language singers Afghan