Asgari Bai (25 August 1918 – 9 August 2006) was an Indian Dhrupad singer. She was a recipient of Padma Shri, Tansen Samman, Academy Samman and Shikhar Samman.
Asgari Bai was born in Bijawar, Chhatarpur. She had come with her mother Nazeera Begum to Tikamgarh. She died on 9 August 2006.
Ashgari Bai (1998), an Indian documentary film directed by Priti Chandriani and Brahmanand S. Singh explores her life as an exponent of Dhrupad.
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| Born | 25 August 1918 |
| Origin | Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Died | 9 August 2006 (aged 87) |
| Genres | Hindustani classical music, Mewati Gharana |
| Occupation(s) | Classical Vocalist |
| Years active | 1937–2005 |