Padma Bhushan Mohammed Zahur “Khayyam” Hashmi, better known as Khayyam was an Indian music director and background score composer whose career spanned four decades and through his mesmerizing music he won the hearts of the people.

Interesting facts about Khayyam Sahab

He made his debut as Sharmaji of the Sharmaji-Varmaji composer duo with the movie Heer Ranjha in 1948.

He made Asha Bhonsle sing songs at her best.

He also composed for Meena Kumari’s album, ‘I Write, I Recite’ featuring nazms of Meena Kumari sung by her.

He won three Filmfare Awards for Best Music in 1977 for Kabhi Kabhie and 1982 for Umrao Jaan, and a lifetime achievement award in 2010.

He made Khayyam Jagjeet Kaur KPG Charitable Trust and decided to donate his entire wealth to the trust to support budding artists and technicians in India. His wealth at the time of announcement was valued at around ₹10 crore.