EntertainmentPhoto: News18Hi EntertainmentFaiyaz Khan: The 'Aftab-e-Mausiki' Who Popularized Indian Classical Music Globally
Faiyaz Khan, born on February 8, 1886, near Agra in Sikandra, was a prominent 20th-century Hindustani classical vocalist known for Dhrupad and Khayal styles. Called 'Aftab-e-Mausiki,' he hailed from a musical family and was raised by his grandfather after his father's early death. Known for his powerful, melodious voice and imposing stage presence, he played a key role in popularizing Indian classical music worldwide. After his wife's early death, he never remarried.
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