4. Mehdi Hassan Khan (18 July, 1927 – 13 June, 2012)
Born in Rajasthan to a family with a long tradition of music, Khan Saab received his training from his father and his uncle. As he grew up, he had to face financial hardships that led him to become a mechanic. But, his love for music never died, and he kept practising with diligence. As luck would have it, he eventually became a noted playback singer. His calibre as a singer of Thumri, Dhrupad, Kheyal, etc. have been proven. But, he is most renowned as King of Ghazals. Even Lata Mangeshkar, with whom he had the duet, Tera Milna, was full of praise for him. Perhaps, the most soulful song which he is associated with is Ranjish Hi Sahi. His husky voice reverberates in the mind of every Ghazal patron.
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