CHANDIGARH: The unique voice of Shamshad Begum left the mortal world on Tuesday when he breathed his last in Mumbai, but the songs she has left behind will keep him alive in the Indian film industry forever. The city also has many fans of the golden voice associated with unforgettable songs like "Mere Piya Gaye Rangoon", "Kabhi Aar Kabhi Paar" and "Kajra Mohabbat Wala".
The 94-year-old, the legendary singer, who was from Amritsar, died at his residence in Mumbai.
Get nostalgia for the bygone era, General (retired) MS Kandal, who resides in Sector 35, said: "The first time I heard as a child from school and still remember everything. She progressed from an artist radio a movie star singing his way to glory. "
The ease with which he sings as a playback singer in the Hindi film remains unparalleled. Sector 15-based Kaul Kulwant Shamshad Begum Galiwar remember as poet famous and greatest ghazal singer of his time. "The movies and songs of those times is unparalleled. Were sung wholeheartedly" he said.
The singers do not die like his voice is still immortal, even after they are gone. Nasal voice Shamshad's trademark mix with expressive tone in their songs mesmerized the Indian cinema.
Sector 35 resident DS Garewal recalls his music to be of high standard. "I am disgusted and shocked by the news. Match No original songs.'s Remixes of golden successes seem to be ridiculing the original talent of an artist," he said.
Apart from Hindi, Shamshad sang in Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil and Punjabi.
Sector 18 residents Brigadier (retired) Keshav Chandra said he and Noor Jahan, Shamshad Begum dominated Indian film during and after the days of partition. "Shamshad live in our hearts forever and remains a vital part of Indian cinema. His death has left a void in the fraternity," he added.