JAMMU & KASHMIR Raj Begum dies at 89 | KNO Legendary singer and melody queen Raj Begum passed away on Wednesday morning. She was unwell for a long time. Begum was born in 1927. Published 462 weeks ago on October 26, 2016 By KashmirNewsObserver Srinagar Legendary singer and melody queen Raj Begum passed away on Wednesday morning. She was unwell for a long time. Begum was born in 1927. She was honoured with Padma Shri in 2002 and Sangeet Natak Academy Award in 2013. Begum is survived by two sons, a daughter and a number of grand children. Up Next Naeem Akhtar ‘Lauds’ Ganderbal for ‘Maintaining Peace’ | KNO Don't Miss HC admits plea seeking postponement of Board exams | KNO