Her story begins as 'Akhtari Bai', she rises to fame - and then gives it all - but eventually returns to music. Tune in to today's episode of HistoryShots to know the story of Begum Akhtar - Mallika e Mehfil

Voiced by Mudita Agnihotri Sant

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