Description: (Composer, Music director)
Khayyam, also known as Mohammed Zahur Khayyam Hashmi, was a renowned Indian music director and background score composer who had a successful career spanning four decades. He received three Filmfare Awards for Best Music, including for his work on the films Kabhi Kabhie and Umrao Jaan. In recognition of his contributions to the music industry, Khayyam was awarded a lifetime achievement award in 2010 and the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in Creative Music in 2007. His outstanding work led to him being honored with the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian honor, in 2011.