Indian singing legend Shamshad Begum has died in the western city of Mumbai, aged 94.
Begum was indisposed for the past few months and died at her residence late on Tuesday, family members told the Press Trust of India (PTI) news agency.
Shamshad Begum was one of the earliest singers in Bollywood with a number of hit songs.
Among her hits were Mere Piya Gaye Rangoon, Kabhi Aar Kabhi Paar and Kajra Mohabbat Wala.
Born in Punjab's Amritsar district, Shamshad Begum made her debut on a radio station in Lahore in December 1947.
She has been described as a woman who captivated the hearts of her listeners with the enchanting depth of her voice.
She has also been credited as being one of the first singers whose voice was pre-recorded for use in movies.
The singer has been living with her daughter and son-in-law in Mumbai ever since her husband died in 1955, reports say.
"The funeral was a solemn affair with a few friends present," her daughter Usha Ratra told PTI.
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