Legendary singer Shamshad Begum, one of the first playback singers in the film industry and voice behind hit songs like 'Mere Piya Gaye Rangoon', 'Kabhi Aar Kabhi Paar' and 'Kajra Mohabbat Wala', died at her Mumbai residence. She was 94. "She was not feeling well for past few months and was admitted to the hospital. She passed away on Tuesday night. The funeral was a solemn affair with a few friends present," Begum's daughter Usha said.
Begum was born on April 14, 1919 in Amritsar, East Punjab. She made her debut on Peshawar Radio on December 16, 1947, captivating the hearts of her listeners with her enchanting voice. The singer has been living with her daughter Usha Ratra and son-in-law in Mumbai, ever since her husband Ganpat Lal Batto died in 1955.
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