CHANDAN DASS

Chandan Dass

( Singer )

Chandan Dass is a popular Indian ghazal singer. Chandan Dass began singing ghazals from the age of eight, when he started training under the tutelage of Ustad Moosa Khan. He was also trained in classical music under Pandit Mani Prasad of Delhi, a great stalwart and purist of the highest realm. His first album was released in 1982, when Talat Aziz discovered and introduced him to Music India Ltd. His maiden album was an instant hit and inspired him to make many more albums.He released a number of albums and cassettes. He has composed music for all his albums and has sung for many popular TV serials and films. He also used to perform on Doordarshan, India's national Television Network, in the serial Sugam Sangeet. In 1980s along with Penaz Masani, Raj Kumar Rizvi, Rajendra Mehta and Neena Mehta. His achievements in the field of music can be seen from the various awards he has got throughout his career. His album "Deewangi (Hindi: दीवानगी) Erotomania" was a trendsetter. Apart from being one of the most popular ghazal singers in recent times, Dass has also been composing music for mainstream Bollywood movies.