Naseem Begum
Naseem Begum

Naseem Begum

No GharanaKhayalVocal

Who is Naseem Begum?

Naseem Begum is a South Asian classical music artist known for No Gharana, Khayal, Vocal. Stream 1 recording on Saarey Music.

Naseem Begum (1936–1971) was one of Pakistan's most celebrated playback singers, renowned for her deeply emotional voice and sorrowful film songs, earning her the title "The Tragedy Queen." Rising to fame in the late 1950s, she won four Nigar Awards and became a defining voice of Pakistani cinema. Trained in classical music by Mukhtar Begum, she also recorded the iconic patriotic anthem "Aye Rah-e-Haq Ke Shaheedo." In recognition of her contributions to music and her support during the 1965 Indo-Pak war, she received Pakistan's Pride of Performance award in 1965.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Naseem Begum is a South Asian classical music Khayal artist of the No Gharana. Saarey Music features 1 rare rendition by Naseem Begum, including archival and exclusive recordings.
Naseem Begum belongs to the No Gharana. A gharana is a musical lineage or school of thought in South Asian classical music, each with distinctive stylistic characteristics, techniques, and repertoire passed down through generations of masters and disciples.
You can listen to 1 rendition by Naseem Begum on Saarey Music, the world's largest collection of South Asian classical music. Stream rare and exclusive recordings on the web at saareymusic.com or on the Saarey Music iOS app.