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| image = Talat Aziz in 2017.jpg<br />
| caption = Talat Aziz in 2017<br />
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| birth_name = Talat Abdul Aziz<br />
| alias =<br />
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1956|11|11}}<br />
| birth_place = [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]], [[Telangana]], [[India]]<br />
| death_date =<br />
| instrument = Harmonium<br />
| genre = [[Ghazal]], [[playback singing]], actor<br />
| occupation = Singer, composer<br />
| years_active = 1979–present<br />
| website = <br />
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'''Talat Abdul Aziz''' (born 11 November 1956) is an Indian [[ghazal]] singer and actor.<br />
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==Early life==<br />
Talat Abdul Aziz was born in [[Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh|Hyderabad]], [[India]] to Abdul Azeem Khan and Sajida Abid, a famous [[Urdu]] writer and poet.<ref>{{Cite web |last=AR |first=Reshmi |date=2023-10-30 |title=Talat Aziz in Hyderabad: Nothing like evocative memories |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/music/301023/happy-to-be-back-in-my-hometown-and-school-talat-aziz.html |access-date=2024-01-27 |website=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=AR |first=Reshmi |date=2023-11-06 |title=Happy to be back in my hometown: Talat Aziz |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/music/061123/happy-to-be-back-in-my-hometown-talat-aziz.html |access-date=2024-01-27 |website=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |language=en}}</ref> He attended [[Hyderabad Public School, Begumpet]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-10-29 |title=Talat Aziz serenades audience at HPS centenary celebration |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/talat-aziz-serenades-audience-at-hps-centenary-celebration/articleshow/104791445.cms |access-date=2024-01-27 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><br />
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His family organized [[Mehfil]]s, inviting artists and poets such as [[Jagjit Singh]] and [[Jan Nisar Akhtar]]. This greatly influenced him to learn music from an early age.<br />
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==Personal life==<br />
[[File:Talat Aziz at Mika's birthday bash hosted by Kiran Bawa 09.jpg|thumb|right|Bina and Talat Aziz in 2012]]<br />
Aziz is married to Bina Aziz, a painter and art curator. They have two sons, Adnan Aziz and Shayaan Aziz.<br />
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== Musical career ==<br />
Aziz took his initial training in music from [[Kirana Gharana]]. He was trained primarily by Ustad Samad Khan and later by [[Faiyaz Khan|Ustad Faiyyaz Ahmed Khan]].<br />
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After his initial training, Aziz learnt music from the Ghazal singer [[Mehdi Hassan]]. He appeared with him in many concerts in India and worldwide.<br />
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He released his first album in 1980, under [[Jagjit Singh]] titled ''Jagjit Singh presents Talat Aziz''.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-03-04 |title=Talat Aziz: Jagjit Singh was like an elder brother to me, he used to always tell me to act - Exclusive |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/talat-aziz-jagjit-singh-was-like-an-elder-brother-to-me-he-used-to-always-tell-me-to-act-exclusive/articleshow/98410645.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2024-01-27 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> In 1981, he sang in the film [[Umrao Jaan (1981 film)|''Umrao Jaan'']] where he sang alongside [[Lata Mangeshkar]].<br />
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He has sung many songs for composers [[Laxmikant–Pyarelal]] and [[Rajesh Roshan]].<br />
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Aziz has also composed music for various TV serials. He composed music for serials such as [[Deewar (TV series)|''Deewar'']], ''Baaz'', ''Adhikaar'', [[Ghutan (TV series)|''Ghutan'']], [[Sailaab (TV series)|''Sailaab'']], [[Aashirwad (TV series)|''Aashirwad'']] and [[Noorjahan (TV series)|''Noorjahan'']]. He composed music and sung for a feature film titled ''[[Majaz: Ae Gham-e-Dil Kya Karun]]''. This film was produced by Shakeel Akhtar and was a biography on the poet [[Majaz]]. He has released many albums and has collaborated with singers such as [[Sonu Nigam]], [[Lata Mangeshkar]], [[Asha Bhosle]], [[Ghulam Ali (singer)|Ghulam Ali]], [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]] and [[Pankaj Udhas]].<br />
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== Award ==<br />
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* [[Lokmat]] [[Sur Jyotsna National Music Awards|Sur Jyotsna National Music Award]] - 2025 '''Icon Award''' for him contribution to Indian music<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis presents Sur Jyotsna National Music Award |url=https://voiceofmaharashtra.in/Chief-Minister-Devendra-Fadnavis-presents-Sur-Jyotsna-National-Music-Award-6191.html?lang=%3Cbr%20/%3E%3Cb%3ENotice%3C/b%3E:%20%20Undefined%20index:%20lang%20in%20%3Cb%3E/home/u457512262/domains/voiceofmaharashtra.in/public_html/includes/header.php%3C/b%3E%20on%20line%20%3Cb%3E164%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%20/%3E |access-date=2025-04-04 |website=Voice of Maharashtra |language=en}}</ref><br />
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===Acting===<br />
Besides composing music for various TV serials, he also acted in them. Aziz was supposed to play the lead role in the film ''Dhun'', directed by [[Mahesh Bhatt]], however the film got shelved. In 2015, he appeared in the film ''[[Fitoor]]'' where he played a brief role. In 2023, he appeared in the family-drama [[Gulmohar (2023 film)|''Gulmohar'']]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-04 |title=EXCLUSIVE {{!}} Talat Aziz on working with Sharmila Tagore: 'I also had a connection with her husband Tiger Pataudi' |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/exclusive-talat-aziz-on-working-with-sharmila-tagore-i-also-had-a-connection-with-her-husband-tiger-pataudi-12240862.html |access-date=2024-01-27 |website=Firstpost |language=en}}</ref> and the following year he starred in the film ''[[Fighter (2024 film)|Fighter]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-10-02 |title=Ghazal singer Talat Aziz to play Hrithik Roshan's father in Fighter |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/ghazal-singer-talat-aziz-to-play-hrithik-roshans-father-in-fighter/articleshow/104108193.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2024-01-27 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-02 |title=Talat Aziz: People will love the father-son chemistry between me and Hrithik in Fighter |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/htcity/talat-aziz-people-will-love-the-father-son-chemistry-between-me-and-hrithik-in-fighter-101696234143110.html |access-date=2024-01-27 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref><br />
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==Discography==<br />
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* ''Jagjit Singh Presents Talat Aziz''<br />
* ''Talat Aziz Live'' <br />
* ''Best of Talat Aziz''<br />
* ''Images'' <br />
* ''A Dream Come True''<br />
* ''Lehren''<br />
* ''Ehsaas''<br />
* ''Suroor''<br />
* ''Saughaat''<br />
* ''Tasavvur''<br />
* ''Manzli''<br />
* ''Dhadkan''<br />
* ''Shahkaar''<br />
* ''Mehboob''<br />
* ''Irshaad''<br />
* ''Khubsoorat''<br />
* ''Khushnuma''<br />
* ''Silver Anniversary Concert''<br />
* ''Caravan E Ghazal''<br />
* ''A Tribute to the Master Medhi Hasan''<br />
* ''Parchaaiyan Volume 1 and 2''<br />
* ''Hardil Aziz''<br />
* ''Betaabiyaan''<br />
* ''Jazbaat''<br />
* ''The Ghazal Maestro''<br />
* ''Wo Shaam''<br />
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==Popular film songs==<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable"<br />
|-<br />
! Song !! Movie !! Year<br />
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||Zindagi Jab Bhi Teri Bazm Mein || [[Umrao Jaan (1981 film)|Umrao Jaan]] || 1981<br />
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||Phir Chhidi Raat Baat Phoolon Ki||[[Bazaar (1982 film)|Bazaar]] || 1982<br />
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|| Tumhin Se Roshan Hai Raat Meri || Lorie|| 1982<br />
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||Aaina Mujhse Meri||[[Daddy (1989 film)|Daddy]] || 1989<br />
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||Yaad Aane Wale Kyun || rowspan="3" |Dhun || 1991<br />
|-<br />
||Main Aatma Tu Parmaatma || 1991<br />
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||Lagi Prem Dhun Laagi || 1991<br />
|-<br />
||Na Kisi Ki Aankh Ka||[[Shararat (2002 film)|Shararat]] || 2002<br />
|-<br />
||Saaz e Dil Naghmae Jaan||[[Yatra (2006 film)|Yatra]] || 2006<br />
|}<br />
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==Television==<br />
===As actor===<br />
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*''[[Sailaab (TV series)|Sailaab]]''<br />
*''Sahil''<br />
* ''Junoon''<br />
*''[[Ghutan (TV series)|Ghutan]]'' (1997-1998)<br />
*''Dil Apna Aur Preet Parayee''<br />
*''[[Noorjahan (TV Series)|Noorjahan]]'' (2000-2001)<br />
*''[[Modern Love: Mumbai]] Episode 2 - Baai'' (2022)<br />
*''[[Scam 2003]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Talat Aziz opens up about being part of Scam 2003, his scenes being cut from Hansal Mehta's show {{!}} Exclusive |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-talat-aziz-opens-up-about-being-part-of-scam-2003-his-scenes-being-cut-from-hansal-mehta-s-show-3060950 |access-date=2024-01-27 |website=DNA India |language=en}}</ref><br />
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== Filmography ==<br />
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* ''[[Chand Sa Roshan Chehra]]'' (2005)<br />
* ''[[Fitoor]]'' (2016)<br />
* ''[[Gulmohar (2023 film)|Gulmohar]]'' (2023)<br />
* [[Fighter (2024 film)|''Fighter'']] (2024) as Mr. Pathania<br />
* ''[[Khel Khel Mein (2024 film)|Khel Khel Mein]]'' (2024)<br />
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===As contestant===<br />
*''[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5]]'' (2012), Eliminated<br />
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== References ==<br />
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==External links==<br />
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* {{Official website}}<br />
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* {{BH person}}<br />
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[[Category:1956 births]]<br />
[[Category:Living people]]<br />
[[Category:Indian male ghazal singers]]<br />
[[Category:Singers from Hyderabad, India]]</div>Serzccd