Lucknow: A Hindustani classical music programme ‘Remembering Malika e Ghazal - Begum Akhtar', organised by Lucknow Bioscope at the Mazaar of Begum Akh.

The travel through narrow, rickety roads to Begum Akhtar’s mazaar (grave) at Pasand Bagh in Lucknow seems to symbolise her life’s journey. The singer fought several physical and emotional battles ...

Padma Shri recipient Shanti Hiranand relives the glory of her guru Begum Akhtar affectionately known as Mallika-e-Ghazal File photo of Padma Shri recipient Shanti Hiranand She further goes on to ...

Various events to commemorate the legacy of Mallika-e-Ghazal Begum Akhtar in Lucknow. Hindustani classical singer Ashwini ...

In the 14th episode of our series on tabla accompaniment to Hindustani music and dance, we will listen to a few tracks that feature songtexts pertaining to Holi. Last week, we had included tracks that ...

He adds, “The trauma and ecstasy she experienced in life reflect in her voice and renditions. I can’t replicate that, but I have tried to understand her feelings and reproduce them in my voice, ...

MUMBAI: An evening of musical performances, stories, and anecdotes from the life of Begum Akhtar will pay tribute to the queen of ghazals, thumris, and dadras at the Royal Opera House on October 4 ...

If she hadn’t died 41 years ago, Akhtari Bai Faizabadi aka Begum Ishtiaq Ahmad Abbasi aka Begum Akhtar, would have turned 101 on October 7. People may remember her from the 1942 film Roti, which ...

Lucknow: The legendary Begum Akhtar, whose iconic ghazals like “Hamri Atariya Pe Aao Lofi” and “Mere Humnafas Mere Humnava” dominated the Indian music scene for decades, was also a figure of rebellion ...

Dubai-based Malhaar Centre for Performing Arts is all set to bring an Indian musical based on the life and music of Ghazal Queen Begum Akhtar on Saturday, October 28, at 7:30pm at the Emirates ...

Later this month, October 30 marks the death of Begum Akhtar in 1974. Fifty-one years later, when ghazals are mentioned, her name is among the top, maybe even the first, that comes up. Her story is ...

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 1 (ANI): The Uttar Pradesh Government on Tuesday invited applications for the Begum Akhtar Award, given to a distinguished singer in the genres of Dadra, Thumri ...