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Mehdi Hassan

Pakistani singer (1927–2012)

  • Fame56.2
  • Momentum13.2
  • Wikipedia7.5K
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Lived 1927–2012, aged 85India
IndiaIndiaMusiciansSinger / Musician
  • Wikipedia
    24 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Era
    1927–2012
    Aged 85
  • Known for
    Organize Chaos
    2014
Summary
Updated 2026-06-19

Mehdi Hassan Khan, known as Mehdi Hassan, was a Pakistani ghazal singer and playback singer of great renown. Known as Shahenshah-e-Ghazal, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential figures in the history of ghazal singing. Known for his "haunting" baritone voice, Hassan is credited with bringing ghazal singing to a worldwide audience. He is unique for his melodic patterns and maintaining integrity of the ragas in an innovative way.

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In the 20th century
#17,156
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c. 1962
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56.2
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Momentum13.2
Historical20.3
Now attention67.0
Source confidence75.0
Completeness85.0
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