- Renowned Indian music director Mohammed Zahur 'Khayyam' Hashmi passed away at Sujay Hospital, Mumbai following a cardiac arrest. He was 92-years.
- Khayyam awarded with Padma Bhushan (India’s 3rd highest civilian Award), and a Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Creative Music in 2007.
- During his music career, He won 3-Filmfare Awards (Best Music Director) and Lifetime Achievement Award (2010).
Published On : 20 Aug 2019
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