Mukhtar Begum

Mukhtar Begum (born Mukhtar Khanum) was a Pakistani classical singer, composer, ghazal singer, dancer and actress. She was known as The Queen of Music, Queen of Indian Talkie Music, Queen Songstress, The Queen of Parsi Theatre, and Melody Queen of India for singing songs in films, theatre, and on radio. She worked in Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu films and was known for her roles in films Hathili Dulhan, Ali Baba 40 Chor, Nala Damayanti, Dil Ki Pyas, Ankh Ka Nasha, Muflis Ashiq, and Chatra Bakavali.