Mukhtar Begum
Pakistani classical, ghazal singer and actress
About Mukhtar Begum
Lived 1901 – 1982 (aged 80). Mukhtar Begum was a Pakistani.
Personal life Mukhtar married Urdu poet, playwright, and dramatist Agha Hashar Kashmiri; later, she had one child with him, and Mukhtar's younger sister Farida Khanum is also a famous ghazal singer, and her niece Sheeba Hassan is also an actress.
Illness and death Mukhtar Begum suffered a paralysis and contracted a prolonged illness from which she died on 25 February 1982 at age 80 in Karachi, and she was laid to rest at Society's Graveyard in Karachi.
Filmography Film Year Film Language 1932 Ali Baba 40 Chor Hindi, Urdu 1932 Chatra Bakawali Hindi, Urdu 1932 Hathili Dulhan Hindi, Urdu 1932 Hindustan Hindi, Urdu 1932 Indrasabha Hindi, Urdu 1932 Krishna Kant Ki Wasiyat Hindi, Urdu 1932 Muflis Ashiq Hindi, Urdu 1932 Shravan Kumar Hindi, Urdu 1933 Ankh Ka Nasha Urdu, Hindi 1933 Aurat Ka Pyar Hindi, Urdu 1933 Chantamini Hindi, Urdu 1933 Nala Damayanti Urdu, Hindi 1933 Ramayan Hindi, Urdu 1934 Seeta Urdu, Hindi 1935 Dil Ki Pyas Hindi, Urdu 1935 Majnu 1935 Hindi, Urdu 1936 Prem Ki Aag Hindi, Urdu 1937 Bhesham Hindi, Urdu 1940 Matwali Mira Punjabi 1941 Chatra Bakvali Punjabi 1977 Aina Urdu
Composer Year Film Role Notes 1936 Prem Ki Aag Composer She acted in the film 1937 Bhesham Composer Under her production Mukhtar Films
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Who was Mukhtar Begum?
Pakistani classical, ghazal singer and actress
When was Mukhtar Begum born?
Mukhtar Begum was born on 12 July 1901 in Amritsar, India, Presidencies and provinces of British India.
When did Mukhtar Begum die?
Mukhtar Begum died on 25 February 1982 in Karachi, Pakistan.
What nationality was Mukhtar Begum?
Mukhtar Begum was Pakistani.
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