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Begum Akhtar's name itself brings back the golden era of Urdu or Hindi Ghazals. Ghazals are a genre of Hindi poetry primarily couplets sung in a melody that turns the poetry into a melodious Hindi Song. Ghazals were primarily a courtesan's genre. Begum Akhtar was one of the first lady Ghazal singer from India who popularized this cherished music form of the maharajahs out of the courtrooms among the masses. Akhtari Bai Faizabadi, also known as Begum Akhtar was given the title of Mallika-e-Ghazal (Queen of Ghazals). She cut her first disc for the Megaphone Record Company. A number of gramophone records were released carrying her ghazals, dadras, thumris, etc. She was among the early female singers to give public concert, and break away from singing in mehfils or private gatherings. Her supreme artistry in light classical music had its moorings in the tradition of pure classicism. She chose her repertoire in primarily classical modes: a variety of raags, ranging from simple to complex. Begum Akhtar's good looks made her a classic choice for the film industry. Begum Akhtar acted in a few Hindi movies in the 1930s. East India Film Company of Calcutta approached her to act in "King for a Day" (alias Ek Din Ka Badshah) and Nal Damayanti in 1933. Her voice matured with time, adding richness and depth. She sang ghazals and other light classical pieces, singing them in her inimitable style. She has nearly four hundred songs to her credit. She was a regular performer on All India Radio. She usually composed her own ghazals and most of her compositions were raag based. She sang the timeless Bengali classical song "Jochona Koreche Aari". Begum Akhtar or Akhtari Bai as some fondly remembers her is a true legend in the world of Ghazals.
This compilation album "Jhuthe Jaag Ki Joothi Preet By Begum Akhtar" is a collection of some of the best Ghazals sung and composed by Begum Akhtar herself. Evergreen tracks like Wafa Nahi Na Sahi and Jeeya Mora Iaharaya Charhi is sure to send one to the golden era of Akhtari's magic and the melodious world of Hindi Ghazals.
=== ALBUM SONG DATA ===
All songs written, composed & sung by Begum Akhtar
► Jhute Jag Ki Jhuti Preet 0:00:02
► Hum Pachtawa Sajanwa 0:03:19
► Aa Chala Ho Pardeshia 0:06:50
► Na Kameya 0:10:09
► Mat Kaar 0:13:19
► Aaja Sajani Meri Paas 0:16:33
► Ab Kahan Aaram Tum Bin 0:19:49
► Wafa Nahi Na Sahi 0:23:12
► Teri Julphe Khudki Esaf Ka Janjir 0:26:30
► Jeeya Mora Iaharaya Charhi 0:29:39
► Jafaye Jamane 0:32:46
► Phoolon Ki Tarah 0:36:02