Dilshad Akhtar (died 28 January 1996; sometimes spelled as Dilshad Akhter) was an Indian singer of Punjabi folk music who also worked as a playback singer in many Punjabi films.[1][2] Manpreet Akhtar, his sister, and Sandeep Akhtar, his cousin, were also singers.[3]
Dilshad Akhter | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Died | 28 January 1996 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Singer |
Biography
editAkhtar was born in the Giljewala village of Sri Muktsar Sahib district[4] of Indian Punjab and learned music from his teacher in Faridkot.[4]
On January 28, 1996, Akhtar was killed by a police officer, during a program in Singhpura village of Gurdaspur district, when he refused to entertain a request for a song from the police officer.[4][2]
References
edit- ^ "Upset over CBI cases, retired DSP commits suicide". The Tribune. 13 March 2008. Retrieved 23 April 2012.
- ^ a b "Singers demand ban on firing during celebrations". The Tribune. 17 February 2012. Retrieved 23 April 2012.
- ^ Dhillon, Sukhpal Singh (11 October 2011). "ਨੌਜਵਾਨ ਗਾਇਕ ਸੰਦੀਪ ਅਖ਼ਤਰ ਦੀ ਕੈਂਸਰ ਕਾਰਨ ਮੌਤ". Daily Ajit. Sri Muktsar Sahib. Archived from the original on 16 January 2012. Retrieved 23 April 2012.
- ^ a b c "Dilshad Akhtar". dilapnapunjabi.net. Archived from the original on 5 September 2011. Retrieved 23 April 2012.