The 15th death anniversary of versatile singer Iqbal Bano was observed today.

Iqbal Bano was born in the Indian city of Rohtak in 1935. 

She was trained in the art of singing by Ustad Chand Ali Khan.

She began her professional singing career in 1950 from Radio Pakistan.

Iqbal Bano was a star by the 1950s, singing soundtrack songs for famous Urdu films like Gumnaam, Qatil, Inteqaam, Sarfarosh and Nagin.

She was decorated with many national awards including the Pride of Performance.

She died on this date in Lahore in 2009.