India, Oct. 31 -- The state capital hosted various events to commemorate the legacy of Mallika-e-Ghazal Begum Akhtar. Marking her death anniversary on October 30, 1974, Padma Shri awardee and Hindustani classical singer Ashwini Bhide Deshpande paid a musical tribute, presenting the legendary artist's popular songs at her Mazar in Pasand Bagh, Old City.

The singer from Jaipur's Atrauli Gharana expressed her reverence, stating, "Like everyone, I am a very big fan of Begum Akhtar's ghazals, her dadras, and thumris. Each of her songs is a masterpiece, and it's an honour and a special feeling to dedicate a musical evening Hazri, for her at the very place where she rests."

Deshpande held the audience spellbound with her renditions of ghazals,...