Indian cinema's legendary music composer, Khayyam (Mohammed Zahur Khayyam Hashmi) passes away in Mumbai. He suffered a cardiac arrest and was being treated at a hospital in the city. Confirming the news with indianexpress.com, popular singer Talat Aziz said, “He passed away at 9:30 PM of cardiac arrest, but the factors were bilateral lung infection and he fought bravely for more than 21 days. I am at the hospital right now.”
Veteran music composer, Mohammed Zahur 'Khayyam' Hashmi, passed away at a hospital in Mumbai. pic.twitter.com/AdEpxHm661
— ANI (@ANI) August 19, 2019
It was reported earlier that Khayyam collapsed in his house on July 28, and was being treated for a lung infection since then. The 92-year-old legend was admitted to Sujoy Hospital in Juhu.
He was one of the popular names in the music industry and had composed many songs which are remembered even today.
His music received a lot of popularity from 1961 and his compositions from blockbusters like Umrao Jaan, Kabhi Kabhi, and many others are loved by the audience of all ages.was a noted music composer of the Hindi film industry and was best known for his compositions in films like Umrao Jaan and Kabhi Kabhi.
Many eminent personalities took to social media to share their grief.
India will remain grateful to Khayyam Sahab for giving us some of the most memorable compositions, which will be remembered forever. He will also be remembered for his humanitarian gestures to support upcoming artists. His demise is extremely saddening.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 19, 2019
Mahan sangeetkar Aur bahut nek dil insan Khayyam sahab aaj humare bich nahi rahe. Ye sunkar mujhe itna dukh hua hai jo main bayaa’n nahi kar sakti.Khayyam sahab ke saath sangeet ke ek yug ka anth hua hai.Main unko vinamra shraddhanjali arpan karti hun. pic.twitter.com/8d1iAM2BPd
— Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata) August 19, 2019
Mohammed Zahur ‘#Khayyam’ Hashmi left an indelible mark with his evergreen compositions. With his passing, the musical history of Indian cinema grieves a massive loss. My heartfelt condolences are with his family and loved ones in this time of grief. Rest in peace!
— Vinod Tawde (@TawdeVinod) August 19, 2019
Khayyam saheb the great music director has passed away . He has given many all time great song but to make him immortal only one was enough “ voh subah kabhi to aayehi “
— Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) August 19, 2019
Extremely sad to know that Padma Bhushan Khayyam Sahab has left us!
— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) August 19, 2019
We lost a legendary music director, composer.
He is awarded with many Filmfare awards, National awards for his exemplary work in the field of music.
Kabhi-Kabhi, Umrao Jaan will keep his memories alive for ever! pic.twitter.com/Wtrcjf5gxP
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