Shanti Hiranand

Noted vocalist, classical musician and writer, known for her proficiency as a ghazal singer Shanti Hiranand has passed away.
She was the author of the book Begum Akhtar: The Story of My Ammi, a biographical work on Begum Akhtar, a renowned Ghazal singer.
The Government of India awarded her its fourth highest civilian honour, the Padma Shri, in 2007, for her contributions to Hindustani music.