LUCKNOW, Oct. 31 -- A tribute to Begum Akhtar, acclaimed as Mallika-e-Ghazal, was paid by Lucknow Bioscope on the occasion of her 51st death anniversary at her mausoleum in Pasand Bagh, Thakurganj, on Thursday. This year marked the 12 annual tribute (haziri), which was performed by renowned khayal vocalist of the Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana, Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande. She was accompanied by Megha Shyamlal Bhatt on vocals, Pandit Vinod Lele on tabla, and Pandit Dharmnath Mishra on harmonium. The programme began with Raag Kedar. Deshpande sang 'Chha Rahi Kaali Ghata' (ghazal), 'Ab Ke Sawan Ghar Aa Ja' (thumri), and 'Ho Gayi Beriya Piya Ke Aavan Ki' (dadra). Many music lovers, artistes, and cultural enthusiasts from the city attended the event....