Description: (Pakistani Ghazal Singer Best Remembered for Her Classical Thumris and Semi-Classical Ghazal Songs)
Iqbal Bano was a celebrated Pakistani singer known for her expertise in ghazal music. She was hailed as Malika-e-Ghazal (The Queen of Ghazal) due to her exceptional talent. Her repertoire included a variety of Urdu ghazal songs, classical thumris, and popular film songs from the 1950s. In 1974, she was honored with the Pride of Performance award for her significant contributions to music. Throughout her professional career, Iqbal Bano was recognized for her mastery of ghazal music and her ability to mesmerize audiences with her soulful performances.