Ustad Mushfiq Hashimi – Biography & Career
Ustad Mushfiq Hashimi, a globally renowned maestro of Indian Classical Music, began his journey with music at the tender age of five. His deep passion and dedication to the arts led him to train under some of the most celebrated musicians across India’s classical music traditions.
His musical foundation was laid by Pandit Rubin Chatterjee, who remains one of his guiding lights even today. Over the years, Ustad Hashimi had the honor of learning from several musical stalwarts. He studied Raag Analysis under the legendary Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, refined his vocal techniques under Pandit Biresh Roy and Kaustav Roy, and received tabla training from the esteemed Ustad Faiyaz Khan Saheb.
Another significant chapter of his journey was his training under Ustad Mashkoor Ali Khan of the Kirana Gharana. Recognizing Hashimi’s immense talent and devotion, Ustad Mashkoor Ali Khan introduced him to Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty of the Patiala Gharana, under whom Mushfiq continued to deepen his musical roots. Today, he proudly represents this lineage as a dedicated disciple.
Ustad Mushfiq Hashimi holds two Master’s degrees in Music – one from the prestigious Rotterdams Conservatorium of Music in Holland and another from Pracheen Kala Kendra in India. He is the Founder and Artistic Director of the Mushfiq Arts Company based in Ottawa, a vibrant center that offers classes in vocal music, Indian classical instruments, visual arts, and Persian calligraphy.
A multi-faceted artist, Ustad Hashimi is not only a master vocalist and instrumentalist, but also a seventh-generation Persian calligrapher, teaching twelve unique styles of this visual art. He is fluent in seven languages, performs in twelve, and is celebrated for composing and performing with his own ensemble across the globe.
His teachings span various instruments including harmonium, tabla, sitar, tanpura, swarmandal, and more. He also welcomes musicians from other backgrounds—such as guitar, violin, or piano—to explore Indian Classical music under his guidance.
With over 35 years of experience, Ustad Mushfiq Hashimi continues to inspire students around the world with his versatility, mastery, and genuine passion for nurturing the next generation of artists.