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Malika Pukhraj (1912–2004) was a highly celebrated Ghazal and folk singer from Pakistan, often referred to as "Malika" or "The Queen". Born in Hamirpur Sidhar, Jammu, British India (present-day Jammu and Kashmir, India), she hailed from a family of professional musicians. She received traditional musical training from Ustad Ali Baksh Kasuri, the father of…
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1912
Born in Hamirpur Sidhar, Jammu, British India
c. 1921
Performed at Maharaja Hari Singh's coronation and appointed court singer/dancer — At the age of nine
1940s
Became a well-known professional singer in British India — Sang on All India Radio
1947
Migrated to Lahore, Pakistan — After the Partition of India
1977
Received 'Legend of Voice' award — Awarded by All India Radio
1980
Received Pride of Performance Award — Awarded by the President of Pakistan
2004
Died in Lahore, Pakistan
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Awards & Honors
- 1980 · Pride of Performance Award — President of Pakistan
- 1977 · Legend of Voice Award — All India Radio
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- Malika Pukhraj’s Resonance In A Turbulent Era
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