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Shahnaaz Akhtar
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Shahnaaz Akhtar

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This Muslim singer became famous by singing bhajans of the mother goddess, went to jail after her boyfriend's murder/ -bhaskar-com/ 2017?

Sahpinky14/ Medium.com/ Jun 26, 2023

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[edit] A brief biography

Shahnaaz Akhtar
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Shahnaaz Akhtar, born on 12 September 1974 in Barghat, near Seoni district of Madhya Pradesh, India, is a prominent Indian Bhajan singer and stage show artist. She gained recognition for singing devotional hymns dedicated to Hindu deities, particularly Mata, which brought her into the spotlight from an early age. Despite facing significant challenges, including a fatwa issued against her, Shahnaaz continued her passion for singing Bhajans.

She completed her education at a local school in Barghat and went on to graduate. Her father, Ustad Mohammad Hanif, was a classical musician and tabla player, while her mother, Shabnam Akhtar, was a well-known folk singer. Shahnaaz released her first album in 2005 and has since produced over 75 albums, establishing a unique identity in temples and religious gatherings. One of her most famous songs, "Chum-Chum Channan Baje Maiya Paav Paijania," became a super hit, further solidifying her place in the world of devotional music.

Shahnaaz remained in the headlines from the beginning for singing bhajans of the mother goddess despite being a Muslim. Society and family members discouraged her, but she always followed her heart. From 2005-2008, she made a special place for herself in temples and pandals by singing many bhajans.

[edit] Crime

Shahnaaz Akhtar
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However, in 2009, she was jailed in the murder case of her boyfriend.

In 2009, police found the body of a 19-year-old youth near Kurai village in Seoni district, identified as Azhar Khan, who was Shahnaz's boyfriend. After an investigation, Shahnaz, her husband Ejaz, and others related to the case were arrested. It is said that Shahnaaz had an extramarital affair with Azhar, which her husband disapproved of. Shahnaaz and the other accused were sentenced to life imprisonment, and she was later out on parole.

[edit] Discography

[edit] In the alphabetical order

Aalha Ki Dhwaja Nahin Aayi - Maiyya Pav Paijaniya

Babam Bam Bholenath (Sawan Special DJ Shiv Bhajan)

Bhagwa Dhari Hai

Bhagwa Rang Part 1

Bhole Ki Fauz

Bhole Se Bhole Baba

Bholenath Mere Marne Se Pehle Aisi Chilam Pila Dena

Galiyan Zara Saja Do Mahakaal Aa Rahe Hain

Har Har Mahadev Shambhu

Hum Bhagwa Dhari Hai x Bhagwa Rang Part 2 (Tasha RMX)

Jay Mahakal

Mahakaal Ki Aai Sawari

Mahakaal Ki Nagri Main

Mahakal Ki Basti Mein

Mahakal Maharaja

Mere Ujjain Ke Mahakal

Palaki Ujjain Ke Mahakal Ki

Rang De Maiya Ki Chunariya (Navratri Special)

Sun Mahadeva Ho

Taqdir Mujhe Le Chal Maiya Ji Ki Basti Main (Garba Special)

Tum Devon Ke Dev Bhole

Ujjain Ke Mahakaal

Ujjain Wale Baba Bigdi Meri Bana De

Ye Sawari Hai Baba Mahakaal Ki

[edit] In the descending order of popularity

We have assumed the popularity of the songs listed below by the number of times they have been posted on YouTube

Ujjain Ke Mahakaal

Ujjain Wale Baba Bigdi Meri Bana De

Mahakal Ki Basti Mein

Mahakaal Ki Aai Sawari

Galiyan Zara Saja Do Mahakaal Aa Rahe Hain

Mahakal Maharaja

Mahakaal Ki Nagri Main

Mere Ujjain Ke Mahakal

Tum Devon Ke Dev Bhole

Ye Sawari Hai Baba Mahakaal Ki

Jay Mahakal

Palaki Ujjain Ke Mahakal Ki

Har Har Mahadev Shambhu

Bhole Ki Fauj

Bhole Se Bhole Baba

Bholenath Mere Marne Se Pehle Aisi Chilam Pila Dena

Sun Mahadeva Ho