Mohammed Zahur Khayyam
Mohammed Zahur "Khayyam" Hashmi, better known as Khayyam (18 February 1927 – 19 August 2019),[1] was an Indian music director and background score composer. His career lasted from 1948 to 2007.[2][3] His best known works were Umrao Jaan, Kabhi Kabhie, Razia Sultan, Dil-e-Nadaan, Dard and Thodisi Bewafai. He was born in Rahon, Punjab, British India.
Khayyam died on 19 August 2019 in Mumbai from cardiac arrest caused by a lung infection at the age of 92.[4]
Mohammed Zahur Khayyam Media
Khayyam being awarded Padma Bhushan by President Pratibha Patil in 2011.
Music Director Khayyam presenting a book titled "Khayyam: The man, His Music" to the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh
References
- ↑ "Music Composer Mohammed Zahur Khayyam Hashmi Dies At 92". NDTV. 19 August 2019. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
- ↑ "PM meets musician Khayyam". The Times of India. 7 July 2006. http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2006-07-07/india/27788046_1_30-minute-meeting-jagjit-kaur-music. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
- ↑ This studio gave a struggling musician a new dawn[dead link] Mohammed Wajihuddin, Indian Express, 26 May 2002.
- ↑ "Music composer Khayyam passes away". Indian Express. 2019-08-19. Retrieved 2019-08-19.