Quick Info
| Profession | Sufi Singer, Composer, Lyricist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1981 |
| Age | 45 years |
| Birthplace | New Delhi |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Dhruv Sangari
15/03/2025
Dhruv Sangari publicly criticized Bollywood for diluting Indian music traditions, saying that commercialization has weakened the authentic spirit of Sufi and classical forms. He argued for stronger support for heritage music and urged audiences to value traditional musical depth.
01/01/2025
Dhruv Sangari was appointed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Expert/Consultant by UNESCO in Delhi, recognizing his work in preserving Sufi and classical Indian music traditions. He also serves as Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Naadvistaar Foundation for Music in Delhi, which supports cultural heritage through music education and performances.
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Bio/Wiki
| Other name | Bilal Chishty |
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| Full Name | Dhruv Sangari |
| Also Known As | Prince of Qawwali |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Weight | 85 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School/College | Sardar Patel Vidyalaya, New Delhi |
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| College/University | Delhi University |
| Education/Qualification | Studied Hindustani Classical Music at Delhi University |
| Musical Training | Trained in Hindustani classical vocals by Smt. Shahana Bannerjee and Ustad Iqbal Ahmed Khan; trained in tabla by Pt. B.S. Ramanna; trained in Qawwali under Ustad Meraj Nizami and Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 15 February 2016 |
Family
| Father | Mahendra 'Manu' Sangari (painter) |
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| Mother | Kumkum Sangari (scholar and author) |
| Spouse | Anam Hassan |
| Children | Rumi |
Career
| Brief | Dhruv Sangari is a Sufi and classical Indian singer, composer, and lyricist. He started learning Hindustani Classical Music at a young age and later became known for his Sufi music. |
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| Notable Achievements | Released debut album Jet-Lag in 2008; featured on Coke Studio MTV seasons 2 and 3; contributed to international album Hope (2011); voiced chartbuster tracks for Bollywood films including Commando (2013) and Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain (2014); collaborated with UK-based composer Nitin Sawhney on the score for Andy Serkis's Jungle Book; anchored 25-episode series Tarang ki Mehfil on ETV Urdu; appointed as Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Expert/Consultant by UNESCO, Delhi; Co-Founder and Executive Director of Naadvistaar Foundation for Music, Delhi |
| Bands Led | Rooh Sufi Ensemble (formed 2004), Humble Mystic (formed 2010), National Sufi Ensemble (Washington DC-based) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Dhruv Sangari is the son of Kumkum Sangari, a renowned scholar, and Mahendra 'Manu' Sangari, a painter. | |
| 2. At a young age, he developed a keen interest in Sufism and Sufi music. | |
| 3. He learned qawwali from the esteemed Ustad Meraj Ahmed Nizami. | |
| 4. Dhruv pursued his studies in Hindustani Classical Music at Delhi University, guided by various mentors. | |
| 5. In 2001, he established a Sufi band named Rooh. | |
| 6. He is popularly known as the 'Prince of Qawwali'. | |
| 7. He has sung and composed mystic verses of poets and saints such as Baba Farid, Amir Khusrau, Mirabai, Rumi, Jami, Bulleh Shah, Kabir, Saim Chishty, Allama Iqbal, Bedil and Shah Niyaz. | |
| 8. In 2008, he released his debut album Jet-Lag in collaboration with Swiss electronic musicians Lionel Dentan and David Scruffari with the band Da-Saz. | |
| 9. He leads bands such as Rooh Sufi Ensemble, Humble Mystic, and National Sufi Ensemble. | |
| 10. He is a founding member of Ektara India, a UN cited not-for-profit cultural organization focused on mystic poetry, classical music, research, dissemination, and documentation. | |
| 11. He anchored a 25-episode series based on Indian classical Ragas 'Tarang ki Mehfil' broadcast on ETV Urdu. | |
| 12. At age seven, he started learning Hindustani Classical Music and playing Tabla. | |
| 13. He pursued his studies in Hindustani Classical Music at Delhi University under mentors Dr. Najma Parveen Ahmed, Dr. Krishna Bisht, and Ustad Ghulam Sadiq Khan. | |
| 14. He has worked as artist in residence at Colby College in the US and with dance theatre company PVC in Germany. | |
| 15. He is empaneled with the Festivals of India Abroad and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations. | |
| 16. He has performed in several countries internationally. |
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