The 'Raja' of ghazals
Raja Hasan Sagar left his studies in Bikaner, Rajasthan, to come to Mumbai eight years ago.
"I was not good in studies. I couldn't pass my Standard 12. I told my mother that I want to make a career in music. She supported me and told me that I should make it big," he says.
"I learnt music from my grandfather when I was a kid and would copy my father's style of singing. My father, Rafiq Sagar, is a music director and ghazal singer. He shuttles between Mumbai and Bikaner as he performs bhajans and ghazals," he adds.
"I used to sing ghazals at a popular resort on the outskirts of Mumbai. I even tried my hand at music direction too, but it didn't work. I thought my voice was not good but people appreciated it, so I continued working hard. I have sung a ghazal in Khosla Ka Ghosla," he adds.
"I always wanted to participate in SaReGaMaPa as you get a chance to sing in front of big singers and composers," he says.
The singer says that he always does his riyaz after participating in the competition.
"Bappida has promised he will give me a chance to sing (we are going to record an album with Vishal-Shekar). I request my fans to support me if they feel I am worth it and help me to fulfill my dreams," he concludes.
