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Raj Begum
Indian singer (1927-2016) · India · On the map · Musicians · Died at 89
Raj Begum was a Kashmiri playback and folk singer often called the "Nightingale" or "Melody Queen" of Kashmir. She popularised Kashmiri poetic traditions, and received the Padma Shri in 2002 and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2013.
Raj Begum is read about 20 times a day, in 9 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 23 June 2026
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About this person
Country
India
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1927 to 2016 · aged 89
