Biography
Khayyam was born as Sa'aadat Hussain in undivided Punjab in Rahon, a town in Nawanshahr District which was then the Nawanshahr tehsil of Jalandhar District. As a boy Khayyam ran away to Delhi to learn music but was forced to return to complete his education. Khayyam then went to Lahore to learn music from the famous Baba Chishti.
He was never interested in studies and was always fascinated by the music of Indian cinema. He was inclined to music since a very young age. He often escaped to the city to watch movies. Khayyam soon ran away to his uncle's house in Delhi, in the hope of becoming an actor. Khayyam's uncle enrolled him in a school, but when he saw his ion for films, he allowed him to learn music, which was actually a step forward in realizing his ambitions. He got his training in music under Pandit Amar Nath.
Filmography
all 31
Movies 31

Bazaar E Husn (2014)

Yatra (2007)

Ek Naya Rishta (1988)

Parbat Ke Us Paar (1988)

Congregation (1986)

Bepanaah (1985)

Lorie (1984)

Razia Sultan (1983)

Dil... Akhir Dil Hai (1982)

Dil-E-Nadaan (1982)

Sawaal (1982)

Bazaar (1982)

Ahista Ahista (1981)

Dard (1981)

Umrao Jaan (1981)

Nakhuda (1981)

Chambal Ki Kasam (1980)

Thodisi Bewafaii (1980)

Sahira (1980)

Noorie (1979)

Khandaan (1979)

Trishul (1978)

Shankar Hussain (1977)

Kabhi Kabhie (1976)

Sankalp (1975)

Aakhri Khat (1966)

Shagoon (1964)

Wild Cat (1960)

Phir Subha Hogi (1958)

Footpath (1953)
Information
Known For
Sound
Gender
Male
Birthday
1927-02-18
Deathday
2019-08-19 (92 years old)
Birth Place
Rahon, India
Religion
Islam
Relationships
Jagjit Kaur (1954 - 2019)
Citizenships
British Raj, India
Also Known As
Mohammed Zahur Khayyam, मोहम्मद ज़हुर खय्याम, खय्याम
Awards
Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award, National Film Award for Best Music Direction, Pa Bhushan, Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
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