HarperCollins, Vani To Release Book 'Akhtari' On Begum Akhtar's Life
Publishers HarperCollins and Vani Prakashan will soon release a book on singing star Akhtaribai Faizabadi a.k.a Begum Akhtar. Titled "Akhtari: The Life and Music of Begum Akhtar", it will be released on April 30 in two languages - Hindi and English. The book outlines the life of the legendary singer through essays, interviews, and conversations she shared with her closest friends including Bismillah Khan, Lata Mangeshkar, and Shubha Mudgal.