Raj Begum
Raj Begum (27 March 1927 – 26 October 2016) was a leading 20th-century Kashmiri singer.[3] She was also known as the Melody Queen of Kashmir.[4]She was honoured with Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and India's fourth highest civilian award the Padma Shri in 2002.[5] Begum was born in Srinagar in 1927 and died in 2016, aged 89.[6]
Raj Begum | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1927-03-27)27 March 1927 |
| Died | 26 October 2016(2016-10-26) (aged 89) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | The Melody Queen of Kashmir [1] |
| Occupation | singer |
| Awards | Padma Shri, Sangeet Natak Akademi Award[2] |
References
- "Meeting Raj Begum, The Melody Queen of Kashmir". Scoop News Jammu Kashmir. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- "CUR_TITLE". Sangeet Natak Akademi. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- "Kashmir Singer Raj Begum Dies At 89". Kashmir Life. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
- "Meeting Raj Begum, The Melody Queen of Kashmir". Scoop News Jammu Kashmir. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- "government of india-award-padma shri". Webindia123.com. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
- "Kashmir legendary singer Raj Begum Dies At 89". Onlykashmir.in. 27 March 1927. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
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