Music composer Khayyam passes away

Mumbai, Aug 19: Veteran music composer Mohammed Zahur 'Khayyam' Hashmi, passed away in Mumbai on Monday due to a cardiac arrest. He was 92.

The noted composer was admitted at the ICU at Sujay Hospital in suburban Juhu due to lung infection over 10 days ago.

"He was admitted to the hospital a few days ago owing to breathing issues and other age-related illnesses. He died at Sujay Hospital at around 9.30pm," a family friend told PTI.

The musician's other notable works include films such as 'Trishul', 'Noorie' and 'Shola Aur Shabnam'.

He is best known for his music in classic films such as 'Kabhi Kabhie' and 'Umrao Jaan'. Mohammed Zahur Hashmi, popularly known as Khayyam, was also a recipient of Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and Padma Bhushan.