Padmini Kolhapure, sister Tejaswini Kolhapure and Talat Aziz have joined hands to bring the life of ghazal legend Begum Akhtar to stage in a play called Ammi Akhtari

Immerse yourself in the stories of courtesans, who shaped art and culture in India, through a stirring production which seeks to restore their lost status

A new biography of the poet traces his friendships with figures like Begum Akhtar and the journey he charted from Kashmir to the US, delving into the life, concerns and politics that shaped his verse

In the film, while Khurrana will essay the principal protagonist, the supporting cast comprises Isha Talwar, Manoj Pahwa, Sayani Gupta, Kumud Mishra, among others

To celebrate the birth centenary of Begum Akhtar, NCPA is presenting a day-long programme curated by Shubha Mudgal and Aneesh Pradhan. It includes panel discussions with Akhtar&rsquo;s disciples, close associates and experts

Music aficionados and Bollywood fanatics will soon witness the life and times of renowned ghazal and thumri singer Begum Akhtar on the big screen in 'Ae Mohabbat' and if things go as planned, actors Irrfan Khan and Kangana Ranaut could be seen together onscreen for the first time

Even before Jagjit Singh came along, ghazal maestros like Begum Akhtar, Mehdi Hassan, Ghulam Ali were lauded, but ghazal as an art form largely remained behind the lofty doors of mehfils of the elite and was accessible to only those who possessed a finer sense of music, or could afford it. Besides, ghazals were based on classical ragas, which didn't really cater to everyone's taste

A concert in honour of Begum Akhtar&rsquo;s 100th birth anniversary aims to recall some of the iconic singer&rsquo;s finest tunes

A docu-fiction captures the life of Bhalchandra Nemade, with the camera following him to his home, village and even on reunions with friends&nbsp;

Vocalist Vidya Shah and actor-writer Danish Husain attempt to reveal less-known facets of the queen of ghazals with their tribute, Akhtari

Begum Akhtar

Padmini Kolhapure on playing Begum Akhtar on stage: I almost ran away

A spirited production aims at bringing alive the rich heritage of courtesans

Agha Shahid Ali, a closer look

Anubhav Sinha pays respect to Begum Akhtar while shooting Article 15

Music and memories at Begum Akhtar's birth centenary

Irrfan, Kangana to work together in film on Begum Akhtar?

The day ghazals died

Remembering Begum Akhtar

Docu-fiction captures the life of Jnanpith award-winning writer Bhalchandra Nemade

The enigma that is Begum Akhtar

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