Biography of "Faiyaz Khan"

Born: 1880, Sikandra
Died: 5 November 1950, Vadodara

A singer who could sing Thumri, Dadara, and Ghazal in such a fashion as to spellbind the audience, would certainly be an extraordinary singer. He was a gem of classical music. He is also called as Aaftabe Mausiki' or 'sun of music’. People like him are very rarely born.

Ustad Faivaz Khan was born in 1880 in Sikandara. He was the son of Safadar Husain Khan of Rangila Gharana. He was imparted education in music by his maternal grandfather Ghagghe Khudabaksh of Agra Gharana. He also got opportunities to attend various conferences, which increased his knowledge of music. Very soon, he became a leading singer of his region. Faiyaz Khan was the singer under whose guidance the singing style of Agra Gharana reached its zenith.

Ustad Eaiyaz Khan had a good command over the language of Braja. His writings were published in the name ‘Prem Priya'. He died on November 5, 1950.