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Talat Aziz | |
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 Talat Aziz in 2017 | |
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| Born | 11 November 1956 Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| Genres | Ghazal, playback singing, actor |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, composer |
| Instrument | Harmonium |
| Years active | 1979–present |
Talat Aziz (born 11 November 1956) is a ghazal singer and actor.
Aziz was born in Hyderabad, India to Abdul Azeem Khan and Sajida Abid, a famous Urdu writer and poet. [1] [2] He attended Hyderabad Public School, Begumpet. [3]
His family organized Mehfils, inviting artists and poets such as Jagjit Singh and Jan Nisar Akhtar. This greatly influenced him to learn music from an early age.
Aziz is married to Bina Aziz, a painter and art curator. They have two sons, Adnan Aziz and Shayaan Aziz.
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Aziz took his initial training in music from Kirana Gharana. He was trained primarily by Ustad Samad Khan and later by Ustad Faiyyaz Ahmed Khan.
After his initial training, Aziz learnt music from the Ghazal singer Mehdi Hassan. He appeared with him in many concerts in India and worldwide.
He released his first album in 1980, under Jagjit Singh titled Jagjit Singh presents Talat Aziz. [4] In 1981, he sang in the film Umrao Jaan where he sang alongside Lata Mangeshkar.
He has sung many songs for composers Laxmikant–Pyarelal and Rajesh Roshan.
Aziz has also composed music for various TV serials. He composed music for serials such as Deewar, Baaz, Adhikaar, Ghutan, Sailaab, Aashirwad and Noorjahan. He composed music and sung for a feature film titled Majaz: Ae Gham-e-Dil Kya Karun . This film was produced by Shakeel Akhtar and was a biography on the poet Majaz. He has released many albums and has collaborated with singers such as Sonu Nigam, Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Ghulam Ali, Hariharan and Pankaj Udhas.
Besides composing music for various TV serials, he also acted in them. Aziz was supposed to play the lead role in the film Dhun, directed by Mahesh Bhatt, however the film got shelved. In 2015, he appeared in the film Fitoor where he played a brief role. In 2023, he appeared in the family-drama Gulmohar [5] and the following year he starred in the film Fighter . [6] [7]
| Song | Movie | Year |
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| Zindagi Jab Bhi Teri Bazm Mein | Umrao Jaan | 1981 |
| Phir Chhidi Raat Baat Phoolon Ki | Bazaar | 1982 |
| Tumhin Se Roshan Hai Raat Meri | Lorie | 1982 |
| Aaina Mujhse Meri | Daddy | 1989 |
| Yaad Aane Wale Kyun | Dhun | 1991 |
| Main Aatma Tu Parmaatma | 1991 | |
| Lagi Prem Dhun Laagi | 1991 | |
| Na Kisi Ki Aankh Ka | Shararat | 2002 |
| Saaz e Dil Naghmae Jaan | Yatra | 2006 |
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