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Shamshad Begum(1919-2013)

  • Music Department
  • Actress
  • Soundtrack
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Shamshad Begum was born on 14 April 1919 in Amritsar, Punjab, British India [now Amritsar, Punjab, India]. She was an actress, known for Naya Daur (1957), C.I.D. (1956) and Amber (1952). She was married to Ganpat Lal Batto. She died on 23 April 2013 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
BornApril 14, 1919
DiedApril 23, 2013(94)
BornApril 14, 1919
DiedApril 23, 2013(94)
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Dilip Kumar and Vyjayanthimala in Naya Daur (1957)
Naya Daur
7.9
  • Music Department
  • 1957
C.I.D. (1956)
C.I.D.
7.1
  • Music Department(as Shamshad)
  • 1956
Amber (1952)
Amber
6.8
  • Music Department(as Shamshad)
  • 1952
This or That (1954)
This or That
6.6
  • Music Department
  • 1954

Credits

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Music Department



  • Main Papi Tum Bakhshanhaar
    • playback singer
    • 1976
  • Daljeet Kaur in Daaj (1976)
    Daaj
    • playback singer
    • 1976
  • Dharmendra, Rajendra Kumar Tuli, Mehmood Jr., Veerendra, and Johnny Walker in Teri Meri Ik Jindri (1975)
    Teri Meri Ik Jindri
    7.3
    • playback singer
    • 1975
  • Shararat (1972)
    Shararat
    7.0
    • playback singer
    • 1972
  • Johar Mehmood in Hong Kong (1971)
    Johar Mehmood in Hong Kong
    6.8
    • playback singer
    • 1971
  • Parde Ke Peechey (1971)
    Parde Ke Peechey
    5.5
    • playback singer
    • 1971
  • Kahin Aar Kahin Paar
    4.9
    • playback singer
    • 1971
  • Gunahon Ka Raaste (1970)
    Gunahon Ka Raaste
    • playback singer
    • 1970
  • Moojrim (1970)
    Moojrim
    4.4
    • playback singer
    • 1970
  • Raton Ka Raja (1970)
    Raton Ka Raja
    4.8
    • playback singer
    • 1970
  • Heer Ranjha (1970)
    Heer Ranjha
    7.0
    • playback singer
    • 1970
  • Heer Raanjha (1970)
    Heer Raanjha
    7.2
    • playback singer (uncredited)
    • 1970
  • Helen, Nishi Kohli, and Dara Singh Randhawa in The Thief of Baghdad (1969)
    The Thief of Baghdad
    5.2
    • playback singer
    • 1969
  • Nateeja (1969)
    Nateeja
    5.1
    • playback singer
    • 1969
  • Babita Kapoor and Biswajeet Chatterjee in Kismat (1969)
    Kismat
    5.7
    • playback singer
    • 1969

Actress



  • Mehndi (1947)
    Mehndi
    9.4
    • 1947
  • Shama (1946)
    Shama
    9.0
    • 1946

Soundtrack



  • Izhar Qazi, Sultan Rahi, and Sapna in Machh Jail (1994)
    Machh Jail
    • performer: "Mere Mann Vich Ranjhan Vasda Ae"
    • 1994
  • Raton Ka Raja (1970)
    Raton Ka Raja
    4.8
    • performer: "Pyaar Kiya Toh Durna Kyaah"
    • 1970
  • Heer Raanjha (1970)
    Heer Raanjha
    7.2
    • performer: "Nache Ang Ve"
    • 1970
  • Nanak Naam Jahaz Hai (1969)
    Nanak Naam Jahaz Hai
    8.7
    • performer: "Haada Ni Haada Haner Pai Gaya"
    • 1969
  • Azaad Irani, Indira, Kammo, Rajan Kapoor, Sardar Singh Randhawa, and Parveen Choudhary in Teen Sardar (1965)
    Teen Sardar
    7.1
    • performer: "Mein Beta Shaitaan Ka"
    • 1965
  • Bluff Master (1963)
    Bluff Master
    6.0
    • performer: "Oh Chali Chali Kaisi Hawa Ye Chali"
    • 1963
  • Chhote Nawab (1961)
    Chhote Nawab
    5.7
    • performer: "Matwali ankhonwaley, oh albeley dilwaley, dil tera ho rahega, gar tu isse apnaley"
    • 1961
  • Gharana (1961)
    Gharana
    7.0
    • performer: "Mere Banne Ki Baat Na Poochho"
    • 1961
  • Dilip Kumar and Madhubala in Mughal-E-Azam (1960)
    Mughal-E-Azam
    8.1
    • performer: "Teri Mehfil Mein Qismat Aazmakar"
    • 1960
  • 12 O'Clock (1958)
    12 O'Clock
    7.4
    • performer: "Saiyan Teri Ankhiyon"
    • 1958
  • Nargis in Mother India (1957)
    Mother India
    7.8
    • performer: "O Gaadi Wale", "Dukh Bhare Din Beete Re Bhaiya", "Holi Aayi Re Kanhai", "Pi Ke Ghar Aaj Pyari Dulhaniya Chali"
    • 1957
  • Dilip Kumar and Vyjayanthimala in Naya Daur (1957)
    Naya Daur
    7.9
    • performer: "Reshmi salwar kurta jaali ka"
    • 1957
  • Toofan Aur Deeya (1956)
    Toofan Aur Deeya
    6.8
    • performer: "Ankhen Mean Ankhen Daal Ke", "Dil Tumne Liya"
    • 1956
  • C.I.D. (1956)
    C.I.D.
    7.1
    • performer: "Leke Pehla Pehla Pyaar", "Kahin Pe Nigaahen Kahin Pe Nishaana", "Bhooj Mera Kya Naam Re"
    • 1956
  • Piyoli Phukan (1955)
    Piyoli Phukan
    8.0
    • performer: "Asomir Mukhate Hahi Nai Etiya"
    • 1955

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Shamshad Begam
  • Born
    • April 14, 1919
    • Amritsar, Punjab, British India [now Amritsar, Punjab, India]
  • Died
    • April 23, 2013
    • Mumbai, Maharashtra, India(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Ganpat Lal Batto1934 - 1955 (his death, 1 child)
  • Other works
    Recorded the song 'Le Chal Wahaan Piya' for the film Sangdil (1952) which was deleted from the film.

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    One of the first playback singers in the Hindi film industry.

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