Moujuddin Khan (1875-1926), known as the ‘emperor’ of thumri and dadra, was born at Nalagarh in Punjab, and died in Benares.thumri singer like him. Nobody knew his gharana, people used to whisper he had no training, but when he would start a thumri,
his superb rendering would sway the entire audience through his singing
of a single line. He learnt music initially from his father Ghulam
Hussain Khan, then from Bade Dunni Khan, Rahimat Khan and Bhaiya Ganpat
Rao. He did not like school and spent more time over music. In 1901 the
family settled in Benares, where his father was given a position in the Durbar.
Moujuddin Khan was proficient in pure and light classical music and began to sing in concerts from the age of 15. At a very young age he became addicted to wine and women, and he was also fond of expensive clothes and perfumes.
Moujuddin Khan – Pani Bhareli Kaun Albele Kinare (1908) :
Moujuddin Khan – Piya Pardes Mora Man Hara (1908) :
Moujuddin Khan – Phulava Ginat Dar Dar (1908) :
Moujuddin Khan – Langar Kakariya Jin Maro (1908) :
