Chamiyan Bai

Chamiyan Bai
Born1898 (1898)
Kashmir, British India
Died14 August 1998(1998-08-14) (aged 99–100)
Mumbai, India
Other namesThe Queen of Music [citation needed]
Shamshad Begum
Shamshad Begum of Delhi
Occupations
  • Singer
  • Actress
  • Classical Singer
Years active1916 – 1950
SpouseNawab Abdul Waheed Khan
ChildrenNaseem Banu (daughter)
RelativesSaira Banu (granddaughter)

Chamiyan Bai, also known as Shamshad Begum (1898 – 14 August 1998), was an Indian singer, actress and courtesan (tawaif) based in Old Delhi during the early 20th century. She was the mother of Bollywood actress Naseem Banu and the maternal grandmother of actress Saira Banu.

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