Doodle commissioned by Google to commemorate Begum Akhtar on her 103rd birthday.

One of the earliest public ghazal performers, Begum Akhtar overcame great struggle in various aspects of personal and professional life, only to emerge stronger than ever—making the phoenix motif on her sari a symbol of her resilience.

Immensely thankful to Erich Nagler for his amazing support and art direction.