The 44th death anniversary of famous Pakistani classical, Ghazal singer Mukhtar Begum was observed on Wednesday. 

Mukhtar Begum received initial training in classical music from famous musician of the Patiala Gharana, Ustad Ashiq Ali Khan.

Later, Mukhtar Begum also learned from Ustad Allah Diya Khan Mehrban, Ustad Fatu Khan, Pandit Shambhu Maharaj and Pandit Machhu Maharaj.

She was equally proficient in Thumri, Dadra and Ghazal singing. Artists trained by Mukhtar Begum include her younger sister Farida Khanum, Naseem Begum, and actress Rani.

Mukhtar Begum died on this day in 1982 in Karachi.