The travel through narrow, rickety roads to Begum Akhtar’s mazaar (grave) at Pasand Bagh in Lucknow seems to symbolise her life’s journey. The singer fought several physical and emotional battles ...

Lucknow: Soulful ghazals of Padma Bhushan Begum Akhtar mesmerised the audience on the second day of a two-day programme organised in her memory at Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya on Wednesday, as ...

Lucknow: Celebrating 111th birth anniversary of renowned thumri singer Begum Akhtar, Lucknow Bioscope opened an exhibition titled ‘Malika e Ghazal' (queen of ghazals) at Sanatkada house on Tuesday.

Lucknow: A Hindustani classical music programme ‘Remembering Malika e Ghazal - Begum Akhtar', organised by Lucknow Bioscope at the Mazaar of Begum Akhtar in Pasandbagh, Thakurganj on Thursday, left ...

Lucknow: Ghazal, thumri and dadra were presented in a programme organised in the memory of Padma Bhushan Begum Akhtar by Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya at Kala Mandapam in the city on Tuesday.

Padma Shri recipient Shanti Hiranand relives the glory of her guru Begum Akhtar affectionately known as Mallika-e-Ghazal File photo of Padma Shri recipient Shanti Hiranand She further goes on to ...

The state capital hosted various events to commemorate the legacy of Mallika-e-Ghazal Begum Akhtar. Marking her death anniversary on October 30, 1974, Padma Shri awardee and Hindustani classical ...

MUMBAI: An evening of musical performances, stories, and anecdotes from the life of Begum Akhtar will pay tribute to the queen of ghazals, thumris, and dadras at the Royal Opera House on October 4 ...

Marking the establishment of a Chair in the name of Mallika-e-Ghazal Begum Akhtar, the university hosted Padma Shri and alumni Anup Jalota, who presented soulful bhajans and ghazals for the special ...

Back in 1983, when ghazal popularity was at its peak, top singers celebrated the genre at the Khazana festival. After five years, most artists moved on and the festival came to an abrupt halt. In 2002 ...