Question

Which famous Pakistani ghazal singer was originally from Rajasthan?
1. Mehndi Hasan
2. Ghulam Ali
3. Farida Khanum
4. Runa Laila

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Mehndi Hasan

The correct answer is Mehndi Hasan.

• Mehndi Hasan famous Pakistani ghazal singer was originally from Rajasthan.

• Mehndi Hasan
  • Mehdi Hassan was born in a village called Luna (Shekhawati) (Near Mandawa) in Jhunjhunu district in British India into a family of traditional musicians.
  • He claims to be the 16th generation of hereditary musicians hailing from the Kalawant clan of musicians. 

• Ghulam Ali  
  • Ustad Ghulam Ali is a Pakistani ghazal singer of the Patiala Gharana.
• Farida Khanum
  • ​She was born in Calcutta, British India.
  • Farida Khanum wears the title of Queen of Ghazal with panache. 
• Runa Laila
  • ​Runa Laila is a Bangladeshi playback singer and composer.