Faiyaz Wasifuddin Dagar

Classical singer

Indian Nizamuddin, Delhi

Quick Info

ProfessionClassical singer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth15/04/1968
Age51 years (died on 15, Aug, 2019)
BirthplaceNizamuddin, Delhi
Date of Death15/08/2019

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Bio/Wiki

NicknameBachhu

Physical Stats & More

Height168 cm
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Personal Life

HobbiesWriting poems, Doing calligraphy

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage DateYear, 2020

Family

FatherUstad Nasir Faiyazuddin Dagar (1934-1989; Dhrupad singer)
MotherBegum Mehmooda Dagar (deceased in 2014)
SiblingsNeelu, Meenu, Guddu, Raju
SpouseZainab
UncleUstad Zahiruddin Dagar (died 1994; Dhrupad singer)

Career

Honours2010: Honoured with Padma Shri

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Faiyaz Wasifuddin Dagar is an experienced Indian classical singer, the son of renowned Dhrupad vocalist Ustad Nasir Faiyazuddin Dagar.
2. He holds the position of President at the Dagar Society of India.
3. Faiyaz started learning music at the age of five within his family.
4. After the passing of his father in 1989, he performed for the first time on stage on 25 February 1989 alongside his uncle Ustad Zahiruddin Dagar.
5. Since 2000, Dagar has showcased his Dhrupad performances in various countries like the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Hungary, and multiple North American nations.
6. Invited to prestigious events like Le Festival de Fès des Musiques Sacrées du Monde 2015, Delhi Classical Music Festival 2021, and Dilli Durbar 2019 among others, he actively participates in Dhrupad festivals initiated by his father and uncle.
7. In addition to his music pursuits, Wasifuddin Dagar enjoys practicing calligraphy in his free time.
8. His performances have garnered attention from notable media channels such as The Washington Post and The New York Times.
9. A keen journal keeper, Wasifuddin values maintaining a personal diary.
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