Singer Shamshad Begum

• Songs:  646

Shamshad Begum, born on April 14, 1919, in Amritsar, Punjab, was a prominent figure in the Indian music industry renowned for her distinctive and powerful voice. Shamshad’s musical journey began in the 1930s, and she quickly rose to prominence in the 1940s and 1950s, becoming one of the first playback singers in the Hindi film industry. Her voice was a staple in the compositions of the leading music directors of the time, including O.P. Nayyar, Naushad, and S.D. Burman. Some of her most famous tracks include “Kajra Mohabbat Wala” from the movie “Kismat” (1968), “Leke Pehla Pehla Pyar” from “CID” (1956), and “Kabhi Aar Kabhi Paar” from “Aar Paar” (1954). Throughout her illustrious career, Shamshad Begum received numerous accolades, including the Padma Bhushan in 2009, one of India’s highest civilian awards, recognizing her contribution to Indian music. Additionally, she was awarded the O.P. Nayyar award for her song “Kajra Mohabbat Wala” from ‘Kismat’.

Here, we’ve listed all songs sung by Shamshad Begum, along with their lyrics and music videos. Check out the list of Shamshad Begum Songs Lyrics below.