Shahnaaz Akhtar
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Shahnaaz Akhtar
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A brief biography
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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.
Crime
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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.
Discography
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
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
