LAHORE: Legendary Pakistani singer Munni Begum has won the hearts of music lovers across the world. Only a few possess a vocal tone as unique as hers and the ability to sing like they’re telling a story. Boasting a career brimming with milestones, she continues to pursue her passion for music but keeps mainstream appearances at bay.

Munni is happy to see the growing trend of Pakistani musicians gaining ground in India. Although she admitted that in comparison with Pakistan, India has done a lot more to promote local music, she holds that Pakistani music is unparalleled in a few genres. “People the world over know that no one can sing classical music better than Pakistani singers,” she noted. “Today, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Atif Aslam and Amanat Ali have proved their mettle across the border to the point that India couldn’t help but offer a platform to our artists.” Particularly impressed with Amanat’s singing chops, Munni recommended budding musicians to keep apace with developments in music and always bear in mind the milestones Pakistanis have achieved in music over time.