Composer Khayyam passes away: PM Modi, Amitabh Bachchan, Lata Mangeshkar pay tribute

Mumbai, August 20 

When creator of some of the most memorable compositions, National award-winner Khayyam's death broke on Monday night, a string of celebrities, including Lata Mangeshkar and Amitabh Bachchan were left shocked.

The Bollywood music composer whose real name was Mohammed Zahir Hashmi passed away at the age of 92, late on Monday at a private hospital here following a brief illness, an aide said. 

Survived by his singer wife Jagjit Kaur, Khayyam is known for his classics ‘Kabhie Kabhie’ from movie by the same name, ‘In Ankhon ki Masti’ from ‘Umrao Jaan’, ‘Aap ki mehki hui zulfon’ from ‘Trishul’, ‘Ae dil-e-nadan’ from ‘Razia Sultan’ among many others. 

He also composed music for Meena Kumari's album, "I Write, I Recite" featuring her singing her own poetic compositions.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Khayyam Sahab, saying: India will remain grateful to Khayyam Sahab for giving us some of the most memorable compositions, which will be remembered forever. He will also be remembered for his humanitarian gestures to support upcoming artists. His demise is extremely saddening.

India will remain grateful to Khayyam Sahab for giving us some of the most memorable compositions, which will be remembered forever. He will also be remembered for his humanitarian gestures to support upcoming artists. His demise is extremely saddening.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 19, 2019

This is what celebrities have tweeted:

Lata Mangeshkar tweeted in Hindi: Legendary musician and a beautiful soul Khayyam Saab is no more. I cant express in words how sad I am. An era of music ended with his demise. I pay my tribute to him.

Mahan sangeetkar Aur bahut nek dil insan Khayyam sahab aaj humare bich nahi rahe. Ye sunkar mujhe itna dukh hua hai jo main bayaa’n nahi kar sakti.Khayyam sahab ke saath sangeet ke ek yug ka anth hua hai.Main unko vinamra shraddhanjali arpan karti hun. pic.twitter.com/8d1iAM2BPd

— Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata) August 19, 2019

Amitabh Bachchan: A legend in music. A soft spoken amiable soul. One that contributed to several films and some of the more important ones of mine passes away. Khayyam sahib  for all the memorable music he conducted and produced. Prayers condolences.

T 3262 - .. a legend in music .. a soft spoken amiable soul .. one that contributed to several films and some of the more important ones of mine .. passes away .. KHAYAM sahib .. for all the memorable music he conducted and produced .. prayers condolences ☘️🌿

— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) August 19, 2019

A.R. Rahman: A True Patriot and a Master Songwriter...Mohammed Zahur Khayyam.

A True Patriot and a Master Songwriter...Mohammed Zahur Khayyam - Wikipedia https://t.co/p7HwldOVIp

— A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) August 19, 2019

Anil Kapoor: A humble man, great composer and a true artist. Khayyam Saab was, and will remain an inspiration. He will truly be missed. 

A humble man, great composer & a true artist...Khayyam Saab was, and will remain an inspiration. He will truly be missed. 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/Qgzw9ZNktD

— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) August 20, 2019

Ayushmann Khurrana: RIP Khayyam saab. 

RIP Khayyam saab. 🙏🏻

— Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) August 19, 2019

Hansal Mehta: An entire era was blessed with music from Madan Mohan, SD Burman,  Naushad, Khayyam, RD Burman and Kalyanji Anandji aided by singers at their peak and some great poetry. What we have is mostly mediocrity and noise with only a few exceptions. Sound rules over melody and poetry.

An entire era was blessed with music from Madan Mohan, SD Burman, Naushad, Khayyam, RD Burman and Kalyanji Anandji aided by singers at their peak and some great poetry. What we have is mostly mediocrity and noise with only a few exceptions. Sound rules over melody and poetry.

— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) August 20, 2019

Zakir Hussain: This the day music died RIP Khayyam sahab.

This the day music died RIP KHAYYAM SAHAB 🙏🙏🙏

— Zakir Hussain (@ZakirHtabla) August 20, 2019

Madhur Bhandarkar: Khayyam sir, your immense contribution in the world of music will be always remembered.  

करोगे याद तो हर बात याद आएगी ... #khayyam sir, your immense contribution in the world of music will be always remembered. #RIP 💐💐💐. pic.twitter.com/XILFukMqWG

— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) August 19, 2019

Adnan Sami: I'm extremely saddened to learn of the demise of our Legendary Music Composer Khayyam Sahib. He is credited with some of the most iconic film sound tracks. Umrao Jaan, Kabhi Kabhi, Razia Sultana to name a few. God bless his soul.

I’m extremely saddened to learn of the demise of our Legendary Music Composer Khayyam Sahib.
He is credited with some of the most iconic film soundtracks. Umrao Jaan, Kabhi Kabhi, Razia Sultana to name a few.
God bless his soul.🙏

إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعون 🤲 pic.twitter.com/jp1OpDKJw8

— Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive) August 19, 2019

Vishal Dadlani: Feels like music lost a note today. Khayyam Saab, thank you for your music and for your kindness each time we met. Wish it could have been more often, but I'm glad I was able to thank you in person for the...

Feels like music lost a note today. #Khayyam Saab, thank you for your music and for your kindness each time we met. Wish it could have been more often, but I'm glad I was able to thank you in person for the… https://t.co/2uILVc97dx

— VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) August 19, 2019

Kailash Kher: Fondly known as Khayyam Saab composer of ‘Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Mein’, ‘In Ankho Ki Masti Ke’, ‘Dikhai Diye Yun’ and many more epic songs. Thank you for leaving treasures of music behind. RIP.

ये देश जिनका हमेशा ऋणी रहेगा ऐसे गुणी संगीतकार, इंसानियत के पर्याय Mohammad Zahur Khayyam, Fondly Known as #Khayyam Saab नहीं रहे ।composer of #KabhiKabhiMereDilMein #InAnkhoKiMastiKe #DikhaiDiyeYun & many more epic songs. Thank U for leaving treasures of music behind. RIP pic.twitter.com/SzfUQ0VeVe

— Kailash Kher (@Kailashkher) August 19, 2019

Poonam Dhillon: Passing away of the legendary Khayyaam Saab who gave me the evergreen   song "Noorie" which is the name he always called me by till the end. Thank you Khayaam Saab for leaving the world a more melodious place.

Passing away of the legendary Khayyaam Saab who gave me the evergreen song " Noorie "which is the name he always called me by till the end.Thank you Khayaam Saab for leaving the world a more melodious place https://t.co/DD5iy8aa3r

— Poonam Dhillon 🇮🇳 ੴ (@poonamdhillon) August 19, 2019

Shekhar Suman: RIP Khayyam Sahab. The world will miss your melodious music. You were a  maestro and a gentleman. The music of 'Umrao Jaan'. Stays as one of the best forever. Alvida! — IANS

RIP Khayyam Sahab..The world will miss your melodious music..you were a maestro and a gentleman.The music of Umrao Jaan..stays as one of the best forever.Alvida!

— Shekhar Suman (@shekharsuman7) August 20, 2019