Ghulam Mustafa Khan (singer)


Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan was an Indian classical musician in the Hindustani classical music tradition, belonging to the Rampur-Sahaswan Gharana.
He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1991, followed by Padma Bhushan in 2006 and Padma Vibhushan in 2018. In 2003 he was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, the highest Indian recognition given to practicing artists by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, India's National Academy for Music, Dance and Drama.

Early life

Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan was born in Badayun, Uttar Pradesh. His mother was the daughter of the great Ustad Inayat Hussain Khan and music was the legacy of his family. Inayat Hussain Khan was also the court musician during the reign of King Wajid Ali Shah and also the son-in-law of the pioneer of Gwalior Gharana Haddu Khan.
Since both Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan's parents wanted him to be a singer, his training in music started at a very young age, when he could remember the tune but could not understand the words. After his father, he was trained by Ustaad Fida Hussain Khan who was the court musician at the Baroda's royal Darbar, and then from Ustad Nissar Hussain Khan. The traditional styles of Rampur, Gwalior and Sahaswan gharanas were therefore part of his performance.
At the time, every city had a Victoria Garden and it was the custom that on Janmashtami, the first public performance of those interested in music be performed as a debut. Ali Maqsood, the Chairman of the Municipality of Budaun, organised the Janmashtami function every year and asked Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan to perform when he was 8 years old.

Career

Ustad Ghulam Mustafa was awarded the Padmashri in 1991, the Sangeet Natak Academy Award in 2003, the Padmabhushan in 2006, and the Padma Vibhushan in 2018.
Though Ustad Ji was skeptical to sing in films as he wanted to keep the cultural heritage of the Rampur sahaswan gharana and Hindustani classical music he did very limited film songs, the first film he sang for was in Marathi, ‘Chand Pretticha’. From 1957, he started singing playback for Marathi and Gujarati films. He started with Mrinal Sen’s ‘Bhuvan Shome’ and sang ‘Sajanaa kahe nahi aaye...’ for ‘Badnaam Basti’ under the same music director, Vijay Raghav Rao. He played the role of Baiju Bawra in a German Documentary "Rain Maker" shot in Jaipur, besides being playback singer in the same film. He has given his voice to more than 70 documentary films made by Films Division, many of them receiving international & National Awards. He has performed across India and all across the globe.
From the late 50s, he has been a guru to Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Manna Dey, Kamal Barot, Waheeda Rehman, Ranu Mukherjee, Amit Kumar, Laxmi Nayampalli, Geeta Dutt, A. R. Rahman, Hariharan, Shaan and Sonu Nigam, Sagarika, Alisha Chinoy, Shilpa Rao, and Kalpana Patowary was one of his students. Aftab Ahmad Khan is his youngest brother & disciple. His four sons Ghulam Murtuza, Ghulam Qadir, Rabbani Mustafa Khan and Ghulam Hasan Khan were also trained by him. Currently they are professional singers. Murtaza and Qadir have sung in films like Fiza, Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities, Saathiya, Guru, Mangal Pandey. Rabbani Mustafa Khan, his third son has sung songs with Times music like "Naina", "aaoni saiyon" and songs for films like "peer meri piya jaane na" from mera fauzi calling and "allah hu" from Sarabjit. His grandsons Faiz, Aamir, and Zain also received their taalim from him.
In Coke Studio, composer A. R. Rahman shared the stage with his 82-year-old guru, also featuring his four sons- Murtuza, Qadir, Rabbani and Hasan and his 12-year-old grandson, Faiz. All five vocalists and Rahman collaborated on two numbers as a part of Ghulam Mustafa Khan's 3 generation performance.

Personal life

Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan was married to Amina Begum who is granddaughter of the first recipient of Padma Bhushan Ustad Mushtaq Hussain Khan. They have four daughters and four sons who are Murtuza Mustafa, Qadir Mustafa, Rabbani Mustafa and Hasan Mustafa.

Family

Ustad Ji has four daughters and four sons Murtuza Mustafa, Qadir Mustafa, Rabbani Mustafa Khan and Hasan Mustafa and were trained by him in music. Moreover his son Ghulam Murtuza Mustafa trained the singers and celebrities like Lucky Ali, Khatija Rahman, Raheema Rahman, A.R.Ameen, Tabu, Huma Qureshi, Manmeet Singh, Khushboo Grewal, Neeti Mohan, Mohammed Irfan, Anushka Manchanda, Priyani Vani, Aishwarya Shankar, Aditi Shankar, Anjana Sukhani, Shazahn Padamsee, Shashwat Singh, Ashima Mahajan, Shefali Alvare, Garima Jain whereas Qadir Mustafa trained celebrities Elli Avram, VJ Andy, Terence Lewis, Armaan Mallik, Shraddha Kapoor, Rasha Thadani, Manav Gohil, Narayani Shastri, Simple Kaul, Tanzeel Khan, Band of boys, Sudhanshu Pandey, Turab Jaffery. His other son Hasan Mustafa Khan, who has sung in Coke Studio3 songs "Aao Balma" and "Soz-o salam", and has also trained Shaan, Maahi (Subh Mujherjee, actor Aashim Gulati, Arjun Kanungo, and actor, singer, dancer Arjun Tanwar.
Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan's daughter-in-law Namrata Gupta Khan who owns NR Talent and Event Management presents a landmark concert titled 'Haazri' that pays homage to the late legend every 17 January.

Death

Ustad Ji died on 17 January 2021 at his residence in Mumbai, aged 89.

Awards and achievements

National awards

Other awards

Discography

Filmography (Playbacks)

This a filmography for Ghulam Mustafa Khan's playbacks in Indian Film Industry.
Release yearSong titleAlbum titleLabelMusic directorWriterLanguage
1969Bhuvan Shome Pandit Vijay Raghav RaoHindi
1968Marde KhudaNoor Jahan-Farsi
1972Sajna Kahe Nahi AayeBadnam BastiSaregamaVijay Raghav RaoVirendra MishraHindi
1981RaagmalaUmrao Jaan SaregamaKhayyamShahryarUrdu Hindi
1981Pratham Dhar DhyanUmrao Jaan SaregamaUstad Ghulam Mustafa KhanShahryarUrdu Hindi
1981Jhoola Kinne Daala ReUmrao Jaan SaregamaUstad Ghulam Mustafa KhanShahryarUrdu Hindi
1992Is Se Jyada Dukh Na KoiShreemaan AashiqueTips MusicNadeem-ShravanNoor Kaskar, SameerHindi
2014You Fill My LifeJal Saga MusicBickram Ghosh, Sonu NigamBickram Ghosh, Sonu NigamHindi
2016Maula31 OctoberZee MusicVijay VermaHindi

Filmography (Music Direction)

This a filmography for Ghulam Mustafa Khan's projects as a music director in the Indian film industry.
Release yearAlbum titleLabelMusic directorSong's TitleSinger
1988AagamanSaregamaUstad Ghulam Mustafa KhanAb Toot Girengi Zanjeeren Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan
1988AagamanSaregamaUstad Ghulam Mustafa KhanAb Toot Girengi Zanjeeren Hariharan
1988AagamanSaregamaUstad Ghulam Mustafa KhanChhoone Na Doongi SharirAnuradha Paudwal
1988AagamanSaregamaUstad Ghulam Mustafa KhanJunoon Ki Yaad ManaoHariharan
1988AagamanSaregamaUstad Ghulam Mustafa KhanNisar Main Teri Galiyon PeUstad Ghulam Mustafa Khan
1988AagamanSaregamaUstad Ghulam Mustafa KhanYeh Daagh Daagh Ujala Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan
1988AagamanSaregamaUstad Ghulam Mustafa KhanYeh Daagh Daagh Ujala Anuradha Paudwal
1988AagamanSaregamaUstad Ghulam Mustafa KhanYeh Daagh Daagh Ujala Anuradha Paudwal

Non Film (Singer)

This is the Non Film Work of Ghulam Mustafa Khan.
Release yearAlbum titleLabelGenreSong/s TitleSinger
1994Raga Bilaskhani Todi, Raga Puriya & Raga PiluNimbus RecordsIndian Classical, HindustaniRaga Bilaskhani Todi: Charan Gahe Ki Rakho LajUstad Ghulam Mustafa Khan, Mashkoor Hussain Khan, Ghulam Sultan Naizi, Ghulam Qadir khan & Dr. Aparna Ghosh
1994Raga Bilaskhani Todi, Raga Puriya & Raga PiluNimbus RecordsIndian Classical, HindustaniRaga Bilaskhani Todi: Sakhi Sarwar Ke Darbar DhayaungUstad Ghulam Mustafa Khan, Mashkoor Hussain Khan, Ghulam Sultan Naizi, Ghulam Qadir khan & Dr. Aparna Ghosh
1994Raga Bilaskhani Todi, Raga Puriya & Raga PiluNimbus RecordsIndian Classical, HindustaniRaga Puriya: Eh Piya GunevantaUstad Ghulam Mustafa Khan, Mashkoor Hussain Khan, Ghulam Sultan Naizi, Ghulam Qadir khan & Dr. Aparna Ghosh
1994Raga Bilaskhani Todi, Raga Puriya & Raga PiluNimbus RecordsIndian Classical, HindustaniRaga Puriya: More Chature PiyaUstad Ghulam Mustafa Khan, Mashkoor Hussain Khan, Ghulam Sultan Naizi, Ghulam Qadir khan & Dr. Aparna Ghosh
1994Raga Bilaskhani Todi, Raga Puriya & Raga PiluNimbus RecordsIndian Classical, HindustaniRaga Pilui: Ghir Ke Aayi Badaria Hai RaamUstad Ghulam Mustafa Khan, Mashkoor Hussain Khan, Ghulam Sultan Naizi, Ghulam Qadir khan & Dr. Aparna Ghosh
1998Sur DhwaniIndian Classical, HindustaniRaga Durga Khyal in drut teentalUstad Ghulam Mustafa Khan
1998Sur DhwaniIndian Classical, HindustaniRaga Durga Khyal in Vilambit ektalUstad Ghulam Mustafa Khan
1998Sur DhwaniIndian Classical, HindustaniRaga JaijaivantiUstad Ghulam Mustafa Khan
1998Sur DhwaniIndian Classical, HindustaniGanesh StutiUstad Ghulam Mustafa Khan
1999Bhor BhayeMagnasound RecordsIndian Classical, HindustaniRaga Bhairav – Ayee Laree Bahar / Jag Karatar Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan
1999Bhor BhayeMagnasound RecordsIndian Classical, HindustaniRaga Anand Bhairav – Hun To Tore Karan Jagee Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan
1999Bhor BhayeMagnasound RecordsIndian Classical, HindustaniRaga Nat Bhairav – Palakan Rakhun Moond Moond Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan
1999Bhor BhayeMagnasound RecordsIndian Classical, HindustaniMe Dasi TumhriUstad Ghulam Mustafa Khan
1999Classic Gold Ustad N H M H Khan Gm KhSaregamaIndian Classical, HindustaniAllah Jaane Todi Ustad Nisar Hussain Khan, Ustad Mushtaq Husain Khan & Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan
1999Classic Gold Ustad N H M H Khan Gm KhSaregamaIndian Classical, HindustaniChhanana Bichuwa Jaunpuri Ustad Nisar Hussain Khan, Ustad Mushtaq Husain Khan & Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan
1999Classic Gold Ustad N H M H Khan Gm KhSaregamaIndian Classical, HindustaniTarana Jaunpuri Ustad Nisar Hussain Khan, Ustad Mushtaq Husain Khan & Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan
1999Classic Gold Ustad N H M H Khan Gm KhSaregamaIndian Classical, HindustaniSham Bhai Bin ShamMishra Pilu Ustad Nisar Hussain Khan, Ustad Mushtaq Husain Khan & Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan
1999Classic Gold Ustad N H M H Khan Gm KhSaregamaIndian Classical, HindustaniKangan Mundariya Multani Ustad Nisar Hussain Khan, Ustad Mushtaq Husain Khan & Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan
1999Classic Gold Ustad N H M H Khan Gm KhSaregamaIndian Classical, HindustaniTeri Maai RiYaman Kalyan Ustad Nisar Hussain Khan, Ustad Mushtaq Husain Khan & Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan
1999Classic Gold Ustad N H M H Khan Gm KhSaregamaIndian Classical, HindustaniKoyaliya Kook Sunaye Khamaj Ustad Nisar Hussain Khan, Ustad Mushtaq Husain Khan & Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan
1999Classic Gold Ustad N H M H Khan Gm KhSaregamaIndian Classical, HindustaniBanke Naina Thumri Ustad Nisar Hussain Khan, Ustad Mushtaq Husain Khan & Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan
1999Classic Gold Ustad N H M H Khan Gm KhSaregamaIndian Classical, HindustaniChain Na Phhio HamenDadra Ustad Nisar Hussain Khan, Ustad Mushtaq Husain Khan & Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan
1999Classic Gold Ustad N H M H Khan Gm KhSaregamaIndian Classical, HindustaniKaliyan Sang Karat Bahar Ustad Nisar Hussain Khan, Ustad Mushtaq Husain Khan & Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan
1999Classic Gold Ustad N H M H Khan Gm KhSaregamaIndian Classical, HindustaniMiyan Malhar Tarana Ustad Nisar Hussain Khan, Ustad Mushtaq Husain Khan & Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan
1999Classic Gold Ustad N H M H Khan Gm KhSaregamaIndian Classical, HindustaniMaan Swapno Mein Gaaye Basant Ustad Nisar Hussain Khan, Ustad Mushtaq Husain Khan & Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan
2000Rasrang Magnasound RecordsIndian Classical, HindustaniRaga Yaman-Kalyan – 'Kahe Sakhi' / 'Darshan Devo Shankar Mahadev' Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan
2000Rasrang Magnasound RecordsIndian Classical, HindustaniRaga Hussain Kalyan – 'Kahan Tein Tum Aaye Ho Balma' Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan
2000Rasrang Magnasound RecordsIndian Classical, HindustaniRaga Hans Kalyan – 'Dhan Dhan Ganpati Ganesh' Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan
2000Rasrang Magnasound RecordsIndian Classical, HindustaniRaga Gorakh Kalyan Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan
2000Rasrang Magnasound RecordsIndian Classical, HindustaniRaga Bhopali – Bhoop Kalyan Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan
2002Universal Masters Collection Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan ·Universal MusicIndian Classical, HindustaniRaga Kaushik DhwaniUstad Ghulam Mustafa Khan
2002Universal Masters Collection Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan ·Universal MusicIndian Classical, HindustaniRaga Darbari KanhraUstad Ghulam Mustafa Khan
2002Maestro's ChoiceLiving MediaIndian Classical, HindustaniRaga DeepakUstad Ghulam Mustafa Khan
2002Maestro's ChoiceLiving MediaIndian Classical, HindustaniRaga MeghUstad Ghulam Mustafa Khan
2002Maestro's ChoiceLiving MediaIndian Classical, HindustaniKajri – Raga Mishra PiluUstad Ghulam Mustafa Khan
2003Passage to India: Vocal IndiIndian ClassicalDurgaUstad Ghulam Mustafa Khan
2008IbtedaSense World MusicIndian Classical, InstrumentalVilambit Khayal – Raga Kaunsi KanadaUstad Ghulam Mustafa Khan
2008IbtedaSense World MusicIndian Classical, InstrumentalBandish in Medium Teentaal – Raga Kaunsi KanadaUstad Ghulam Mustafa Khan
2008IbtedaSense World MusicIndian Classical, InstrumentalBandish in Drut Ektaal – Raga Kaunsi KanadaUstad Ghulam Mustafa Khan
2008IbtedaSense World MusicIndian Classical, InstrumentalBandish in Medium Teentaal – Raga SindhuraUstad Ghulam Mustafa Khan
2012Raga Bilaskhani Todi – Raga Puriya – Raga Pilu Nimbus RecordsIndian ClassicalRaga Bilaskhani – khyal: Charan gahe ki rakho laj – vilambit EktalUstad Ghulam Mustafa Khan & Dr. Aparna Ghosh
2012Raga Bilaskhani Todi – Raga Puriya – Raga Pilu Nimbus RecordsIndian ClassicalRaga Bilaskhani – khyal: Sakhi Sarwar ke darbar dhayaung – drut TeentalUstad Ghulam Mustafa Khan & Dr. Aparna Ghosh
2012Raga Bilaskhani Todi – Raga Puriya – Raga Pilu Nimbus RecordsIndian ClassicalRaga Puriya – khyal: Eh piya gunevanta – vilambit EktalUstad Ghulam Mustafa Khan & Dr. Aparna Ghosh
2012Raga Bilaskhani Todi – Raga Puriya – Raga Pilu Nimbus RecordsIndian ClassicalRaga Puriya – khyal: More chature piya – drut TeentalUstad Ghulam Mustafa Khan & Dr. Aparna Ghosh
2012Raga Bilaskhani Todi – Raga Puriya – Raga Pilu Nimbus RecordsIndian ClassicalRaga Pilu – kajri: Ghir ke aayi badaria hai Raam – Kajri in dadra talUstad Ghulam Mustafa Khan & Dr. Aparna Ghosh
2013Groovy GaneshaTimes MusicDevotionalKesariyaUstad Ghulam Mustafa Khan
2014Rabi' Al-Awwal Ka Special Guldasta, Vol. 1Digital Entertainment WorldAsia, WorldZameem O Zaman Tumharay LiyeUstad Ghulam Mustafa Khan
2014Rabi' Al-Awwal Ka Special Guldasta, Vol. 1Digital Entertainment WorldAsia, WorldSahara Chahiye Sarkar Zindagi Ke LyeUstad Ghulam Mustafa Khan
2014Sur DhwaniIndian Classical, HindustaniRaga Durga: Khyal in Vilambit Ek TaalUstad Ghulam Mustafa Khan, Ustad Liyaqat Ali Khan, Ghulam Murtaza Khan, Ghulam Qadir khan, Mashkoor Hussain Khan & Ghulam Sultan Niazi
2014Sur DhwaniIndian Classical, HindustaniRaga Durga: Khyal in Drut Teen TaalUstad Ghulam Mustafa Khan, Ustad Liyaqat Ali Khan, Ghulam Murtaza Khan, Ghulam Qadir khan, Mashkoor Hussain Khan & Ghulam Sultan Niazi
2014Sur DhwaniIndian Classical, HindustaniRaga Jaijaivanti: Khyal in Madhya Laya Teen TaalUstad Ghulam Mustafa Khan, Ustad Liyaqat Ali Khan, Ghulam Murtaza Khan, Ghulam Qadir khan, Mashkoor Hussain Khan & Ghulam Sultan Niazi
2014Sur DhwaniIndian Classical, HindustaniRaga Desh: Khyal in Madhya Laya Teen Taal & Khyal in Drut Teen TaalUstad Ghulam Mustafa Khan, Ustad Liyaqat Ali Khan, Ghulam Murtaza Khan, Ghulam Qadir khan, Mashkoor Hussain Khan & Ghulam Sultan Niazi
2015IbaadatRed Ribbon Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.World MusicKaun Guzra Hai Mere Dil kiUstad Ghulam Mustafa Khan
2015IbaadatRed Ribbon Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.World MusicParon ko kant ke udtne kiUstad Ghulam Mustafa Khan
2016The Legend Padmabhushan UD. Ghulam Mustafa KhanRed Ribbon Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.World MusicKaun Guzra Hai Mere Dil KiUstad Ghulam Mustafa Khan
2016The Legend Padmabhushan UD. Ghulam Mustafa KhanRed Ribbon Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.World MusicParon Ko Kaant Ke Udne Ki Guzaarish iUstad Ghulam Mustafa Khan
1997Ras Rang Vol 2Indian ClassicalAb Maan Jao SaiyanUstad Ghulam Mustafa Khan

Collaborative Projects

YearTitleSongRemarks
2015Ek Naya BharatOn the occasion of the Indian Independence Day on 15 August, musicians Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan, Sonu Nigam, Hariharan and Shaan among others have collaborated on a new patriotic song. Other artists such as Aamir Mustafa, Murtaza Mustafa, Qadir Mustafa, Rabbani Mustafa and Faiz Mustafa are also part of the collaboration. Presented by Amplify Times Music and Sarang Entertainment.
2013Coke Studio @ MTV Season 3Aao Balma
2013Coke Studio @ MTV Season 3Soz O Salaam
2000Jana Gana ManaComposed by AR Rahman, Produced by Bharat Bala Productions & Sung by Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan, Ghulam Murtuza Khan, Ghulam Qadir Khan]
2016Jana Gana ManaSung by Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan, Ghulam Murtuza Khan, Ghulam Qadir Khan, Ghulam Rabbani Khan, Faiz Mustafa, Aamir Mustafa & Fans]

Non Film Music Direction

This is the non film work of Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan as the music director.
YearAlbum nameLabelGenreSingerWriterMusic directorSong/s
2001Mayer – E – GhazalTips MusicGhazalUstad Ghulam Mustafa KhanUstad Ghulam Mustafa KhanUstad Ghulam Mustafa KhanSabse Haskar Milnewale
Mil Jaaye Gar Sharaab Toh
Khanaye Dil Hua
Humne Dekha Hai – 2
Humne Dekha Hai
Band Kamre Mein – 2
Band Kamre Mein
Ab Toh Aye Gesuye Jana
Aap Aaye Na Bahaaron Ke
Sisheka Aadmi Hoon
2001AatmaSony MusicColonial CousinsMunawar Masoom, Leslie Lewis, Milind Joshi, Thyagaraja, Tahir Faraz, Dev Kohli, Traditional, Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan, Ibrahim AshqHariharan, Leslie Lewis, Jaidev, Ustad Ghulam Mustafa KhanGuiding Star
Mata Pita
Dheem Dheem Dhirena
Dil Mein Tu
I Love You Girl
Sri Rama
Kai Zhala
Turn Around Angel Eyes
Sundar Balma
2012Call me RashidT SeriesRashid AliRaqueeb Alam, Ahmad FarazAli Salimi, Rashid Ali, Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan, A.R. RahmanAyrilik
Baila
Jin Ke Dum Se
Kabhi Kabhi Aditi
Parda Parda
Saahil Hai Kinara
Saahil Hai Kinara
Soch Zara
Something On Your Mind
Sookhi Nadi
Tears Of Joy
Zarra Zarra
1981Ghazal Ka MausamUniversal MusicGhazalHariharanAbdul Hai Anjum, Shahryar, Qabil Ajmeri, Mirza Ghalib, Mir Taqi Mir, Mumtaz RashidUstad Ghulam Mustafa KhanDayam Pada Hua
Khud Ko Behtar Hai
Hasti Apni Habaab Kisi Hai
Nishaan Yun To
Patthar Sulag Rahe The