Shamshad Begum
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Biography
Shamshad Begum, born on April 14, 1919, in Lahore, British India (present-day Pakistan), was an Indian singer known for being one of the first playback singers in the Hindi film industry. Her talent was recognized in primary school, leading to her becoming the head singer of classroom prayer. In 1931, at age twelve, Begum's uncle took her to Jenophone Music Company for an audition with Ghulam Haider, who gave her a contract for twelve songs. She sang over 6,000 songs in various languages, including Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil, and Punjabi, with 1287 being Hindi film songs. Her career spanned from the 1940s to the early 1970s, during which she released singles like Chandni Raat (1949) and Babul (1966). She received several awards, including the Padma Bhushan Award in 2009. Shamshad Begum passed away on April 23, 2013.
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- Door Koi Gaaye Dhun Yeh Sunaaye featuring Mohammed Rafi
- Haye Re Ud Ud Jaye featuring Shamshad Begum
- Kajra Mohabbat Wala featuring Shamshad Begum
- Nathaniya Hale To Bada Maza
- Tabiyat Saaf Ho Gai Saaf featuring Shamshad Begum
- Saiyan Dil Mein Aana Re
- Raat Ko Ji Chamke Tare featuring Shamshad Begum
- Kabhi Aar Kabhi Paar featuring Geeta Dutt
- Reshmi Salwar Kurta Jali Ka featuring Sahir Ludhianvi
- Aaj Hum Tumhen Sunane Wale Hain
- Main Jaan Gayi Tujhe Sainya by Mohammed Rafi
- Damadam Mast Qalandar featuring Shamshad Begum
- Bananewala Banahi Dega
- Chhaila De Ja Nishani featuring Shamshad Begum
- Duniya Badal Gayi featuring Naushad
- Sharmaye Kahe Ghabraye
- Holi Aayi Re Kanhai
- Chhodo Ji Baiyan Mori by Shamshad Begum
- Lara Loo Lara Loo
- Humse Nain Milana B.A. Pass Karke featuring Shamshad Begum
- Main Bhanwra Tu Hai Phool featuring Naushad
- Baratiya Lafua Laga Ta by Shilpi Raj
- Roop Ki Dushman
- Itna To Bata De O Rasiya featuring Shamshad Begum
