Renowned Pakistani singer Mehnaz Begum passes away in Bahrain today. She was travelling from Karachi to US via Bahrain. Her condition got worsened during the flight. She was taken to hospital in Bahrain.
Mehnaz Begum was born in 1958. Her mother was famous singer Kajjan Begum. Mehnaz never married. Mehnaz sung various types of songs but she specialized in Ghazal, Thumri, Dadra, Khayal, Drupad and reciting Salaam, Noha and Marsiya. Her famous ghazal “Ab Kay Tajdeed E Wafa Ka Nahi Imkaan” and film song “Mein Jis Din Bhula Doon Tera Peyar Dil Se” are big hits.
President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf and Sindh Governor Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan have expressed sorrow over the sad demise of Mehnaz Begum.
Pervez Akhter
e was a born artist received sound knowledge of classical music. We are proud of her. She really earned a repute for herself, her art and the country, Pakistan. Her fans throughout the world will always remember her.