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Ghazal is a band formed by Kurdish-Iranian kamencheh player Kayhan Kalhor, Indian sitarist Shujaat Khan, and Indian tabla player Swapan Chaudhuri. Together, they perform music blending North Indian and Persian classical and light classical traditions.
- Kundan Lal Saigal
- Begum Akhtar
- Manna Dey
- Hemant Kumar
- Mukesh
- Talat Mahmood
- Master Madan
- Vithal Rao
- Suraiya
- Bhupinder Singh
When it comes to the legendary maestros of Indian cinema, Kundan Lal Saigal tops the list. There is a longing sound of heartbreak in his voice which suits the ghazal genre perfectly. His songs are desperate, intense and beautiful. Saigal Sahab was the first master of melancholy. He had a gravelly tone whenever he sang ghazals but even this intonati...
Begum Akhtar is known as ‘Malika-E-Ghazal’ (‘Queen of Ghazals’). With such a title, it should come as no surprise how greatly she mastered this genre. Begum Ji initially almost became an actress when she was young. However, the influence of ghazal music inspired her to pursue a singing career too. A really famous ghazal that Begum Ji has to her cre...
Manna Dey is a legendary artist who mainly worked as a Bollywood playback singer. He sang many numbers across a range of genres and also made his mark in Bengali music. It could be argued, however, that ghazals are his speciality. In the film Anubhav (1971), Manna Da rendered ‘Phir Kahin Koi Phool.’ The song showcases Meeta Sen (Tanuja) nursing Ama...
Also known as Hemanta Mukherjee, Hemant Kumar was born in 1920 and was destined to be a melodious singer. A popular ghazal he sung is a duet with Lata Mangeshkar, called ‘Yaad Kiya Dil Ne’ from the Indian film Patita (1953). The song is composed by Shankar-Jaikishan. It plays over Nirmal Chander (Dev Anand) and Radha (Usha Kiran) as romance engulfs...
Born in the early 20s, Mukesh was a Bollywood playback singer. His first song for an Indian film was ‘Dil Jalta Hai’ from Pehli Nazar (1945). Mukesh Ji imitates his idol, Kundan Lal Saigal in this number. When Saigal Sahab heard the song, he gifted Mukesh Ji with a harmonium. Although Mukesh sang in all genres, he could handle ghazals with ease. Hi...
There are a lot of reasons why Talat Mahmood is known as ‘Shenshah-E-Ghazal’ (Emperor of Ghazals) in India. Throughout his singing career, he primarily worked as a playback singer in Indian cinema. Talat Ji sang many subdued melodies. His soft voice was a treat to the ears as ice cream is to the mouth. He worked with renowned composers such as S.D....
Madan Ji is known as ‘Master Madan’ because he incredibly recorded all the ghazals of his life in childhood. He was born in 1927 and passed away in 1942 aged 14. However, his ghazals are so charming that he earned the title of ‘The Ghazal King’. That is no small achievement for an adult, let alone a child. These songs are not heard in any films but...
Vithal Rao was born in 1929 and gained fame for singing Hindi and Urdu ghazals. He usually presented his tracks on stage. One of his famous numbers is called ‘Ae Mere Hum Nashein.‘ The craving Vithal Ji displays for a better place is heartbreaking. He had a practice of only working on his music at night. One wonders whether the sacred ambience had ...
Suraiya is still touted as the most famous singer-actress of Indian cinema. She began her career in the 40s and seldomly used playback singers in her films as an actress. The audience loves the Vidya (1948) star for all her moods of singing. One must, however, really appreciate her style of ghazals. Her talent for ghazals vibrates in Mirza Ghalib (...
Bhupinder Singh is an acclaimed playback singer of Bollywood and also works as a guitarist and a musician. He pioneered many memorable ghazals in the 70s. One of these is ‘Dil Dhoonta Hai‘ from Mausam (1975). It is a duet with Lata Mangeshkar and focuses on Chanda Thapa/Kajli (Sharmila Tagore) and Dr Amarnath Gill (Sanjeev Kumar). The situation of ...
Mar 15, 2024 · These are truly the greatest ghazal bands of all time, since the most famous ghazal artists ever are listed, and the order is decided by actual fans of the best ghazal music. You can click on the ghazal band names to see more information about that particular notable ghazal group.
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Dec 2, 2014 · Ghazal featuring Kayhan Kalhor, Shujaat Hussain Khan and Sandeep Das. Ghazal performs live in Boston on Saturday, March 21, at the Berklee Performance Center. Don't miss them! ...more. Ghazal...
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- 8 Timeless Ghazal singers. On a night of love and longing, where lonesome becomes a close friend, Ghazals provide you with companionship like no other.
- 8Jagjit Singh. Jagjit Singh, popularly known as the ‘King of Ghazal’ is a name whose voice and lyrics resonate in everyone’s hearts, be it a kid or an adult.
- 8Hariharan. Hariharan, a notable Indian ghazal singer, is praised for his melodious voice and skillful blending of classical and contemporary styles.
- 8Mehdi Hassan. Referred to as the ‘Shahenshah-e-Ghazal’, Ustad Mehdi Hassan was a Pakistani ghazal singer. His soothing voice and mastery of classical techniques have enchanted listeners worldwide.
Sep 11, 2017 · Greatest Ghazal Hits by Mehdi Hassan | Romantic Sad Songs | Popular Ghazals | Nupur Audio. Subscribe us : http://www.youtube.com/NupurAudioINFacebook : http://www.facebook.com/NupurAudio1.Zindagi...
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Oct 22, 2021 · A newly formed ghazal band has women playing all the instruments. Singer Gayatri Asokan’s band is all set to make its debut, breaking a glass ceiling that has stood firm for long.
