Padma Shri classical singer Shanti Hiranand passes away at 87

Renowned Hindustani classical singer Shanti Hiranand Chawla passed away at the age of 87 years.
She was a Padma Shri awardee and trained in thumri, dadra and ghazal singing.
She had also penned a book titled “Begum Akhtar: The Story of My Ammi.” which depicts her journey with her music guru, Begum Akhtar.