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Bilqees Khanum (Bilqees Khanum Begum) was born on 25 December, 1948 in Garhi Shahu, Lahore, Pakistan, is a Pakistani singer (1939–2022). Discover Bilqees Khanum's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 73 years old?

Popular As Bilqees Khanum Begum
Occupation Singer
Age 73 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 25 December, 1948
Birthday 25 December
Birthplace Garhi Shahu, Lahore, Pakistan
Date of death 21 December, 2022
Died Place Karachi, Pakistan
Nationality Pakistan

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Who Is Bilqees Khanum's Husband?

Her husband is Ustaad Raees Khan (m. 1980)

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Bilqees Khanum Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Bilqees Khanum worth at the age of 73 years old? Bilqees Khanum’s income source is mostly from being a successful singer. She is from Pakistan. We have estimated Bilqees Khanum's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1948

Bilqees Khanum (بلقیس خانم; 25 December 1948 – 21 December 2022) was a Pakistani classical music singer.

She is known for singing ghazals and geets like "Kuch Din To Baso Meri Ankhon Mein", "Anokha Laadla Khelan Ko Mangay Chand", and "Mat Samjho Hum Ne Bhula Diya".

Khanum was born on December 25, 1948, in a middle-class family in Garhi Shahu, Lahore.

Her mother was a housewife, and her father Abdul Haq used to build furniture.

Of their seven children—five girls and two boys—Khanum was the oldest.

Because of her family’s financial hardship, she couldn't continue her schooling beyond elementary school.

Her early years spent in Faisalabad.

She used to perform songs at school festivals.

At a young age, she studied singing with her maternal grandfather, Inayat Ali Khan.

One of Khanum's brothers Mohsin Raza is also a musician.

1964

Khanum started her singing career in 1964 from Radio Pakistan.

1965

She was one of the artists who applied during PTV's initial test transmission in 1965.

She sang several patriotic songs during the 1965 India-Pakistan War.

Her vocalization of Habib Jalib's "Mat samjho hum nay bhula diya, Ye mitti tumko pyari thee, Iss mitti main hee sula diya" was a memorial tribute to the war heroes of 1965.

Khanum also performed as a playback singer for some Lollywood movies.

She sang under the music direction of Khalil Ahmad, Nashad, G.A. Chishti, Nisar Bazmi, Sohail Rana, Bakhshi-Wazir, Rehman Verma, Safdar Hussain, and others.

Her singing career lasted for over 45 years.

1980

In 1980, Khanum married the Indian classical music sitarist Ustaad Raees Khan, who later got Pakistani nationality and settled in Karachi with his fourth wife Khanum.

After a prolonged illness, Khanum died in Karachi on 21 December 2022.

The prime minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif offered their condolences over her death and acknowledged her services for the music world.