Shamshad Begum had sung 'Katiya Karoon' 50 years ago!(Lead)
New Delhi, April 24: "Katiya Karoon" from "Rockstar" tugged at music lover's heartstrings so much that it became on of their favourite songs. But did you know that legendary singer Shamshad Begum, who died Tuesday, too had sung a song titled "Katiya Karoon" in 1963!
Shamshad Begum was one of the first female playback singers of the Indian film industry, which has turned 100 this year. At 94, she was six years younger than Indian cinema - perhaps the oldest living member of filmdom.
It's time to revisit her song "Katiya Karoon", which not only gives a peek into the era when she mesmerised many with her voice, but also shows.
Shamshad Begum was one of the first female playback singers of the Indian film industry, which has turned 100 this year. At 94, she was six years younger than Indian cinema - perhaps the oldest living member of filmdom.
It's time to revisit her song "Katiya Karoon", which not only gives a peek into the era when she mesmerised many with her voice, but also shows.
- 4/24/2013
- by Anita Agarwal
- RealBollywood.com
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