February 27, 2021
Begum Akhtar was born on 07-10-1914 in Bhadarsa, Faizabad in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. She was an Indian Singer, Film Actress & Musician.
Other Name: | Akhtari Bai Faizabadi, Mallika-e-Ghazal, Queen of Ghazals, Akhtaribai Faizabadi |
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Other Professions: | Film Actress Musician |
Appearance: | Bollywood |
AWARD NAME | AWARD CATEGORY | RECEIPT YEAR | RECEIPT FIELD |
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Padma Shri | Civilian Award | 1968 | Arts |
Padma Bhushan | Civilian Award | 1975 | Arts |
For her contribution, she has been bestowed with Padma Shri and the Padma Bhushan Award by the government of India.
Begum Akhtar died on 30-10-1974 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. She died of Heart Attack at age of 60.
DEATHDAY | DEATH PLACE | DEATH COUNTRY |
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30 October, 1974 (Wednesday) | Ahmedabad, Gujarat | India |
She was married to Ishtiaq Ahmed Abbasi who was a barrister.
Begum Akhtar was 60 years & 23 days old age.