Shamshad-Begum-Obituary

Shamshad Begum

Obituary

NEW DELHI (AP) — Legendary Indian singer Shamshad Begum has died. She was 94.

The singer had been unwell for some time, her daughter Usha Ratra told the Press Trust of India news agency Wednesday. She died late Tuesday in Mumbai. No independent confirmation was immediately possible.

Begum's funeral, held early Wednesday, was attended by close family members and a few friends, Ratra told PTI. The singer had lived with her daughter and son-in-law since her husband's death in the 1950s.

Begum began her singing career on radio in 1947, and her clear and pure voice touched the hearts of many listeners. She became one of the Indian movie industry's first playback singers, with several well-known actresses of her time lip-syncing to her songs. The industry's best-known music directors vied to get her to sing for them.

Begum was reclusive and self-conscious about her looks and refused to pose for photographs. Many of her fans saw only what she looked like in the 1970s.

Her songs from the 1950s to the early 1970s are still popular and continue to be remixed by music directors today.


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To the Begum family,may Jehovah God be with you now.He has said that he would wipe out every tear from our eyes and death will be no more.The only tears that we will shed will be tears of joy....sincere sympathy...ms mebane

May the God of all comfort be with the Begum family.He promises to end sickness and death in the near future.

You were one cool chick. Sing on baby!

Offering my deepest condolences during this difficult time, I'm so very sorry for your loss, death is something we are never prepared for, but please find comfort in knowing sickness, pain and death will one day be no more.

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Anand Gupta

Diamonds are Forever. She lives in the hearts of millions through her magical voice. We will miss the priceless gem.

All.way.rember.the.good.time.don.t.cry.god.got.it.he.all.might.amen.