Talat Aziz (born 11 November 1956) is an Indian

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singer and actor.

Early life

Aziz was born in

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to Abdul Azeem Khan and Sajida Abid, a famous

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writer and poet. He attended Hyderabad Public School, Begumpet. His family organized

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s, inviting artists and poets such as

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and

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. This greatly influenced him to learn music from an early age.

Personal life

Aziz is married to Bina Aziz, a painter and art curator. They have two sons, Adnan Aziz and Shayaan Aziz.

Musical career

Aziz took his initial training in music from

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. He was trained primarily by Ustad Samad Khan and later by Ustad Faiyyaz Ahmed Khan. After his initial training, Aziz learnt music from the Ghazal singer

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. He appeared with him in many concerts in India and worldwide. He released his first album in 1980, under

titled ''Jagjit Singh presents Talat Aziz''. In 1981, he sang in the film ''Umrao Jaan'' where he sang alongside

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. He has sung many songs for composers

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and

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. Aziz has also composed music for various TV serials. He composed music for serials such as ''Deewar'', ''Baaz'', ''Adhikaar'', ''Ghutan'', ''Sailaab'', ''Aashirwad'' and ''Noorjahan''. He composed music and sung for a feature film titled '' Majaz: Ae Gham-e-Dil Kya Karun''. This film was produced by Shakeel Akhtar and was a biography on the poet Majaz. He has released many albums and has collaborated with singers such as

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, Ghulam Ali, Hariharan and

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Award

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Acting

Besides composing music for various TV serials, he also acted in them. Aziz was supposed to play the lead role in the film ''Dhun'', directed by

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, however the film got shelved. In 2015, he appeared in the film '' Fitoor'' where he played a brief role. In 2023, he appeared in the family-drama ''Gulmohar'' and the following year he starred in the film '' Fighter''.

Discography

* ''Jagjit Singh Presents Talat Aziz'' * ''Talat Aziz Live'' * ''Best of Talat Aziz'' * ''Images'' * ''A Dream Come True'' * ''Lehren'' * ''Ehsaas'' * ''Suroor'' * ''Saughaat'' * ''Tasavvur'' * ''Manzli'' * ''Dhadkan'' * ''Shahkaar'' * ''Mehboob'' * ''Irshaad'' * ''Khubsoorat'' * ''Khushnuma'' * ''Silver Anniversary Concert'' * ''Caravan E Ghazal'' * ''A Tribute to the Master Medhi Hasan'' * ''Parchaaiyan Volume 1 and 2'' * ''Hardil Aziz'' * ''Betaabiyaan'' * ''Jazbaat'' * ''The Ghazal Maestro'' * ''Wo Shaam''

Popular film songs

Television

As actor

*'' Sailaab'' *''Sahil'' * ''Junoon'' *'' Ghutan'' (1997-1998) *''Dil Apna Aur Preet Parayee'' *''

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'' (2000-2001) *'' Modern Love: Mumbai Episode 2 - Baai'' (2022) *''

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Filmography

* '' Chand Sa Roshan Chehra'' (2005) * '' Fitoor'' (2016) * ''

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'' (2023) * ''Fighter'' (2024) as Mr. Pathania * '' Khel Khel Mein'' (2024)

As contestant

*'' Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5'' (2012), Eliminated

References

External links

* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Aziz, Talat 1956 births Living people Indian male ghazal singers Singers from Hyderabad, India