''She was not keeping well for past few months and was admitted to the hospital. She passed away on Tuesday night. The funeral was a solemn affair with a few friends present, ''Begum' daughter Usha said.
Begum was born on April 14, 1919 in Amritsar, Punjab. She made her debut on Peshawar Radio in Lahore on December 16, 1947 , captivating the hearts of her listeners with her enhancing voice.
The singer has been living with her daughter Usha Ratra and son-in-law in Mumbai, ever since her husband Ganpat Lal Batto died in 1955.
Her other hit tracks 'Kahin Pe Nigahen Kahin Pe Nishana', Boojh Mera Kya Naam Re', 'Saiyan Dil Mein Aana Re', Leke Pehla Pehla Pyar' and 'Chor Babul Ka Ghar'.
AFP