Quick Info
| Profession | Classical singer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 22/04/1968 |
| Age | 51 years (died on 15, Aug, 2019) |
| Birthplace | Nizamuddin, Delhi |
| Date of Death | 15/08/2019 |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Faiyaz Wasifuddin Dagar
14/02/2026
The Supreme Court ruled in favour of Faiyaz Wasifuddin Dagar in the Veera Raja Veera copyright dispute involving A.R. Rahman. The case centered on Dagar’s claim that the song closely resembled Shiva Stuti composed by his late father and uncle, and the ruling required acknowledgement of the Dagar brothers’ contribution.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Bachhu |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Personal Life
| Hobbies | Writing poems, Doing calligraphy |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | Year, 2020 |
Family
| Father | Ustad Nasir Faiyazuddin Dagar (1934-1989) |
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| Mother | Begum Mehmooda Dagar (deceased in 2014) |
| Siblings | Neelu, Meenu, Guddu, Raju |
| Spouse | Zainab |
| Uncle | Ustad Zahiruddin Dagar (died 1994; Dhrupad singer) |
Career
| Honours | 2010: Honoured with Padma Shri |
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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. |
