Legendary playback singer Shamshad Begum, who dominated the Hindi film industry during the 1940s and 50s, has died at her Mumbai residence at the age of 94. Known for famous hits like ‘Leke Pehla Pehla Pyaar’ (Cid), ‘Chod Baabul Ka Ghar’ (Baabul) ‘Kabhi Aar Kabhi Paar’ (Aar Paar) and ‘Teri Mehfil Mein Kismat Azmakar’ (Mughal-e-Azam), Begum was unwell for a while and died on Tuesday evening, according to her family members.
Born on 14 April 1919 in Amritsar, Punjab; Shamshad Begum was one of Bollywood’s early playback singers who touched the hearts of many with her charismatic voice before her contemporary Lata Mangeshkar dominated the industry in the 1950s.
Begum’s funeral has already been held and her daughter Usha Ratna made the following statement to the Indian media regarding her death. “She was not keeping well for past few months and was admitted to the hospital. She passed away last night.
Born on 14 April 1919 in Amritsar, Punjab; Shamshad Begum was one of Bollywood’s early playback singers who touched the hearts of many with her charismatic voice before her contemporary Lata Mangeshkar dominated the industry in the 1950s.
Begum’s funeral has already been held and her daughter Usha Ratna made the following statement to the Indian media regarding her death. “She was not keeping well for past few months and was admitted to the hospital. She passed away last night.
- 4/25/2013
- by Bodrul Chaudhury
- Bollyspice
Raj and Pablo, hosts of BBC Asian Network's radio show Love Bollywood announce the release of their compilation album, 'Love Bollywood' which features 33 tracks selected by our favourite presenting, DJ-ing and BollySpice writing duo. The album is being released by Emi.
The Bollytastic Raj & Pablo have handpicked the songs that are to be featured on this album, and are extremely excited about the venture.
"Bollywood has now arrived everywhere. This whole concept is that all Bollywood lovers will enjoy the tracks but it is also accessible for everyone. These tracks are ones we adore that we want to share with everyone." Adding, "For us putting the CD together was really an emotional journey. It's so close to our heart because we have put so much of ourselves and our souls into it."
The album features tracks ranging from great classics such as 'Dum Maro Dum' (from the film Hare Rama...
The Bollytastic Raj & Pablo have handpicked the songs that are to be featured on this album, and are extremely excited about the venture.
"Bollywood has now arrived everywhere. This whole concept is that all Bollywood lovers will enjoy the tracks but it is also accessible for everyone. These tracks are ones we adore that we want to share with everyone." Adding, "For us putting the CD together was really an emotional journey. It's so close to our heart because we have put so much of ourselves and our souls into it."
The album features tracks ranging from great classics such as 'Dum Maro Dum' (from the film Hare Rama...
- 10/21/2010
- Bollyspice
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