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Begum Akhtar: A courtesan, a Lord Krishna devotee, Mallika-e-Ghazal, and an enigma

October 07, 2022 1:00 pm

On the queen of ghazals, Begum Akhtar's birth anniversary, we take a quick look at the different facets of her personality, none of which she is here to confirm or deny, thereby lending her life a charismatic but mysterious aura.

Friends, associates remember Begum Akhtar in new book

April 08, 2021 4:37 pm

Udayan Mitra, publisher (literary) at HarperCollins India, says "Akhtari" is the ultimate tribute to Begum Akhtar, featuring essays on her life and music, remembrances by those who knew her well, and interviews with the legend herself.

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Kangana Ranaut, Irrfan Khan to work together in film on Begum Akhtar?

October 07, 2015 1:55 pm

Irrfan Khan and Kangana Ranaut could be seen together onscreen for the first time in the film on the life and times of Begum Akhtar "Ae Mohabbat".

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Setting a Record

April 18, 2015 12:00 am

Ghazals of Begum Akhtar will now be available on Sony Music.

Celebrating that voice

November 29, 2014 12:27 am

A concert this weekend will mark Begum Akhtar’s birth centenary

Unfathomable greatness

October 18, 2014 9:06 am

An incurable romantic, poetry suited Begum Akhtar’s temperament.

The Other Begum

May 24, 2014 11:23 pm

Zarina Begum, arguably the last living singer from the courts of Awadh, recently gave a fascinating performance in the city.

Her Own Person

November 10, 2013 4:59 am

Remembering Begum Akhtar on her centenary year.

Warped Tales

Warped Tales

September 02, 2013 5:43 am

With every warp and weft,the Indian handicraft is rich with stories of tradition,technique and aesthetics.

Warped Tales

Warped Tales

September 02, 2013 5:14 am

With every warp and weft,the Indian handicraft is rich with stories of tradition,technique and aesthetics.

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