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Aziz Naza
Indian qawwali singer (1938–1992) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Aziz Naza (born Abdul Aziz Kunji Markar; 7 May 1938 – 8 October 1992), was an Indian playback singer, live performer and music director known for Chadhta Sooraj Dheere Dheere and Jhoom Barabar Jhoom Sharabi.[1][2] Gifted with an extraordinary range of vocal abilities, he is widely regarded as the veteran and one of the greatest qawwali singers.[3][4]
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Born | Abdul Aziz Kunji Markar (1938-05-07)7 May 1938 |
Died | 8 October 1992(1992-10-08) (aged 54) Bombay, India (present-day Mumbai) |
Burial place | Bada Qabrastan Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Other names | Baaghi Qawwal King of Qawwal |
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Spouse | Zubeda Aziz Naza (1954-1978)
Mumtaz Aziz Naza (1985-present) |
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Years active | 1958 – 1992 |
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