![]() She sang for almost all the top composers of her time including Ghulam Haider, Naushad and O P Nayyar. She wanted to be remembered for her songs," Usha added.īorn on Apin Amritsar, Punjab in a traditional family, Begum made her debut on Peshawar Radio in Lahore on December 16, 1947, captivating the hearts of her listeners with her enchanting voice.Ī versatile singer, Begum enthralled millions with her songs in Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil and Punjabi. My mother used to say that artistes never die. ![]() "She kept herself away from glamour of the industry despite being one of the top singers of her era as she did not like limelight. The singer was living with her daughter and son-in-law Yog Ratra in Mumbai, ever since her husband Ganpat Lal Batto died in 1955. The funeral was a solemn affair with a few friends present," Begum's daughter Usha Ratra said. She passed away last night at our home (Powai in northeast Mumbai). ![]() "She was not keeping well for past few months and was in and out of hospital. ![]() Legendary playback singer Shamshad Begum, who mesmerised music lovers with classics like 'Kahin Pe Nigahen Kahin Pe Nishaana', 'Mere Piya Gaye Rangoon', 'Kabhi Aar Kabhi Paar' and 'Kajra Mohabbat Wala', died at her Mumbai residence from age related ailments. ![]()
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