The legendary Begum Akhtar was a doyen of Hindustani classical music, particularly in the ghazal genre. Her musical tradition was so unique that she came to be associated with her own distinct style ...

Later this month, October 30 marks the death of Begum Akhtar in 1974. Fifty-one years later, when ghazals are mentioned, her name is among the top, maybe even the first, that comes up. Her story is ...

Padma Shri recipient Shanti Hiranand relives the glory of her guru Begum Akhtar affectionately known as Mallika-e-Ghazal File photo of Padma Shri recipient Shanti Hiranand She further goes on to ...

The state capital hosted various events to commemorate the legacy of Mallika-e-Ghazal Begum Akhtar. Marking her death anniversary on October 30, 1974, Padma Shri awardee and Hindustani classical ...

Lucknow: A Hindustani classical music programme ‘Remembering Malika e Ghazal - Begum Akhtar', organised by Lucknow Bioscope at the Mazaar of Begum Akhtar in Pasandbagh, Thakurganj on Thursday, left ...

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Begum Akhtar or Akhtari Bai Faizabadi was an Indian singer and actress She best known was her ghazals, thumri, dadra and other genres She was also regarded as Mallika-e-Ghazal. Here are her top 5 ...

If she hadn’t died 41 years ago, Akhtari Bai Faizabadi aka Begum Ishtiaq Ahmad Abbasi aka Begum Akhtar, would have turned 101 on October 7. People may remember her from the 1942 film Roti, which ...

Coming from a family of rigid social customs, Iqbal Bano was an icon of the typical style of ghazal singing, making her style known not only throughout the country but across borders. She ranks among ...

Coming from a family of rigid social customs, Iqbal Bano was an icon of the typical style of ghazal singing, making her style known not only throughout the country but across borders. She ranks among ...