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Raj Begum

Raj Begum, celebrated as the “Nightingale” and “Melody Queen of Kashmir,” was a monumental figure whose voice became synonymous with the region’s cultural identity. Born on March 27, 1927, in Srinagar, she emerged from a conservative...

Rehti Begum (Raj Begum)

Rehti Begum, known to the world as Raj Begum, was a celebrated cultural icon and pioneering female singer from Kashmir, hailed as the “Nightingale of Kashmir.” Born on March 27, 1927, in Srinagar, she was a trailblazer who overcame the conservative social...

Shameema Dev Azad

Shameema Dev Azad, born on May 25, 1955, is a revered Indian singer from Jammu and Kashmir, widely celebrated as the “Melody Queen of Kashmir.” Her career, spanning several decades, is distinguished by her significant contributions to Kashmiri folk and...