The entire Indian
cinema is in a state of shock due to the demise of the legendary
playback signer Shamshad Begum, who gave voice to popular songs like
Mere Piya Gaye Rangoon, Kabhi Aar Kabhi Paar. She passed away at her
Mumbai residence on Tuesday. The 94-year old legendary singer has not
been keeping well for the past few months and was even admitted to a
hospital in Mumbai.
"She was not keeping well for past few months and was admitted to
the hospital. She passed away on Tuesday night. The funeral was a solemn
affair with a few friends present," a leading website had quoted
Begum's daughter Usha as saying.
Shamshad was known as one of the first playback singers in
Bollywood. Born in Amritsar, Begum made her debut as a singer with
Peshawar Radio in 1947. In 2009, Shamshad Begum received the Padma
Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian honour.
Reportedly, Shamshad was not camera friendly and there are a few
rare pictures available of the singer. We bring to you some unseen
pictures of the legendary Shamshad Begum.
Shamshad Begum died at her Mumbai residence.
Shamshad Begum gave voice to popular songs like 'Mere Piya Gaye Rangoon', 'Kabhi Aar Kabhi Paar'.
Shamshad Begum
Shamshad Begum with Aishwarya Rai.
Shamshad Begum at an award ceremony.
Shamshad Begum.
Shamshad Begum with her daughters.
Aishwarya Rai during the recording of vividh bharti's program 'inse miliye'.
Shamshad Begum receiving award from former president Pratibha Devisingh Patil.
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