Begum Akhtar was conceived in Bada Darwaza, Town Bhadarsa, Bharatkund, Faizabad District, Uttar Pradesh. Her dad, Asghar Hussain, a youthful legal advisor who experienced passionate feelings for her mom Mushtari and made her his second wife, accordingly repudiated her and his twin girls Zohra and Bibbi (Akhtar).
She got the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for vocal music, and was recompensed Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan (after death) by Govt. of India.
1. Ae Mohabbat Tere Anjaam Pe Rona Aaya - Begum AkhtarSongs By Begum Akhtar
2. Tabiyat In Dinon Begaana E Gham Hoti Jaati Hai - Begum Akhtar
3. Diwana Banana Hai Tu - Begum Akhtar