Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 4 (ANI): The iconic Royal Opera House in Mumbai on Saturday hosted the Dastaan-e-Akhtari event to celebrate the legendary Begum Akhtar 's iconic legacy in Indian music ahead of her birthday on October 7.

The evening featured Yatindra Mishra --poet, author, and cultural historian--who shared rare anecdotes and intimate reflections from Begum Akhtar 's personal and artistic journey.

Adding a soulful dimension to the storytelling, the renowned classical vocalist Padma Shri Malini Awasthi , along with her ensemble, presented live renditions of Begum Akhtar 's timeless repertoire, bringing her music alive for contemporary audiences.

Before the start of the show, Malini Awasthi paid tribute to the singer Begum Akhtar for her immortal pre

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