Malika Pukhraj

Malika Pukhraj was a renowned Pakistani singer who made a significant impact on the world of Ghazal and traditional music. Born in 1912 in Jammu, she started her career as a court singer in the royal court of Jammu and Kashmir. Pukhraj's mesmerizing voice and captivating performances earned her the title of "Malika," meaning "queen" in Urdu.

Throughout her career, Malika Pukhraj became famous for her soulful renditions of Ghazals and folk songs. She was particularly known for her performance of "Abhi To Main Jawan Hoon," which became one of her most popular and enduring works. Pukhraj's contributions to music were widely recognized, and she continued to perform and record music well into her later years, leaving behind a rich legacy in the world of South Asian classical and semi-classical music.