Quick Info
| Profession | Singer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 27/03/1927 |
| Age | 89 years (died on 26, Oct, 2016) |
| Birthplace | Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, British India |
| Date of Death | 26/10/2016 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth Name | Rehti |
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| Known for | Being the Kashmiri folk and light classical singer and Nightingale of Kashmir |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Light Brown |
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| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
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| Religion | Islam |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Hometown | Jammu and Kashmir, British India |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widow |
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Family
| Father | Ghulam Rasool Sheikh |
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| Spouse | Mohommad Abdullah, Qadir Ganderbali |
| Children | 2 Sons, 1 Daughter |
Career
| Debut | Raj Begum debuted with the song 'Dil Chooran Hai' on Radio in 1954. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Her father encouraged her musical talents during childhood, leading her to start singing at local weddings. | |
| 2. Through her voice, she helped to bring Kashmiri classical poetry into public awareness. | |
| 3. Raj Begum was an advocate for women's music performance in Kashmir, helping change societal views on women singing publicly. | |
| 4. She expressed concern that the younger generation of singers lacked knowledge of traditional Kashmiri poetry and music. |