About Firoz Dastur
Lived 1919 – 2008 (aged 88). Firoz Dastur was an Indian actor and music educator, known for Hindustani classical music.
Firoz Dastur (also spelled Feroze Dastur) (30 September 1919 – 9 May 2008) was an Indian actor and an Indian classical vocalist from the Kirana gharana (singing style). Dastur worked in the Indian film industry in 1930s, But his first love was Indian classical music. and a regular performer at Sawai Gandharva Music Festival for several years, well into his late 80s.
Dastur's music was very close to Abdul Karim Khan's style. He taught music to many students.
Awards and recognition Sangeet Natak Akademi award in 1986. Tansen award
Death Firoz Dastur died on 9 May 2008 in Mumbai, India after a brief illness. He was 89.
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Who was Firoz Dastur?
Indian actor and singer
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Firoz Dastur was born on 30 September 1919 in Mumbai.
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Firoz Dastur died on 9 May 2008 in Mumbai.
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Firoz Dastur was an actor and music educator.
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Firoz Dastur was known for Hindustani classical music.
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Firoz Dastur was Indian.
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