Srinagar, Oct 27 (KNS): Senior Congress Leader and Former Union Minister Prof. Saifuddin Soz express deepest sorrow at the demise of Raj Begum, a legendary, melodious voice of Kashmir.
In a statement issued to KNS, Soz said that it is this voice that was reverberating in Kashmir for more than half a century.
“It goes to the credit of late Raj Begum that she fought the atmosphere of discouragement that was an all pervading situation in those days when she started singing. There is no doubt that she was a pioneer among the singers–male and female.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelIt also goes to her credit that her songs were sung by the common people in Kashmir, along with her, said Soz.
“It is heartening that she was respected, all around, by singers, poets, artists and all kind of intellectuals and the general run of the people. She was the receipent of many awards from both the State and the Central Govt” he said.
Soz said God grant peace to the departed soul and fortitude to the bereaved family.” (KNS)