For Fans of Begum Akhtar, here is a book by S Kalidas (who earlier made the well acclaimed documentary - Hai Akhtari on the life of Begum Akhtar). This book documents her life through the narratives of some of her closest friends and associates.

The book comes along with a CD of Begum Akhtar's hits.

1. Nanadiya kahe maare bol

2. Haamar kahi maano rajaji

3. Piya ke awan ki

4. Balamwa pardesia more

5. Koyaliya mat kar pukar

6. Zara dheere se bolo koi sunlega

7. Hamari atariya pe aao sanwariya

8. Nihure nihure baharen anganwa

9. Ab chalakte huye saagar nahin dekhe jaate

10. Yeh na thi hamari qismat ke visaal e yaar hota

11. Uzr aane mein bhi hain aur bulate bhi nahin

12. Ulti hogayi sab tadbeeren kuch nadawa ne

13. Woh jo hamme tumme qaraar tha

14. Ai mohabbat tere anjaam pe rona aaya


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