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Naushad

Indian composer (1919-2006) · India · On the map · Musicians · Died at 86

Naushad Ali was an Indian composer for Hindi films. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest and foremost music directors of the Hindi film industry. He is respectfully remembered as "Moseeqar-e-Azam" in the Hindi film industry. He is particularly known for popularising the use of classical music in films.

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Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
Filmfare Awards
Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Padma Bhushan

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Country
India
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1919 to 2006 · aged 86

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