Birthdate: October 7, 1914
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Bhadarsa
Died: October 30, 1974
Begum Akhtar, also known as Akhtari Bai Faizabadi, was a renowned Indian singer and actress. She was affectionately called “Mallika-e-Ghazal” (Queen of Ghazals) for her exceptional talent in ghazal, dadra, and thumri genres of Hindustani classical music. Throughout her career, she earned prestigious accolades such as the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for vocal music in 1972, the Padma Shri, and posthumously the Padma Bhushan Award from the government of India. Begum Akhtar’s professional life was marked by her unparalleled contributions to the world of music, solidifying her legacy as one of the greatest singers in her genres.
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