Punjabi folk singer Manpreet Akhtar died due to brain hemorrhage at a local hospital in Patiala. She was 55. Manpreet was known for her classical style of singing and she sang songs in Punjabi and Hindi movies. Some of her famous Punjabi songs were Beriye Ni, Nikdi sui and Bas Ek Gera Gidhe Vich. She also sang Tujhe Yaad Na Meri Aye in Bollywood movie Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.

Manpreet was the sister of famous Punjabi singer Dilshad Akhtar. Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal expressed profound grief over the demise of Manpreet.

 Manpreet Akhtar’s Stage Performance 

 Did You Know??? 

• Punjab is the only state in India with a majority of Sikh people. The land of Punjab is very fertile. It is also known as Golden Harvests.
• Chandigarh is the Capital of both the States of Punjab and Haryana. Chandigarh is a Union Territory. The largest city in Punjab is Ludhiana.
• Agriculture is the backbone of Punjab. The major crops are wheat, rice and cotton. There are several food based industries. The state is the biggest producer of Wheat in India.
• Festivals such as Basant, Lohri, Teej and Baisakhi are celebrated in a large way.
• Chief Minister – Parkash Singh Badal
• Governor – Prof Kaptan Singh Solani