Legendary music composer Naushad Sahab’s granddaughter Umarah ties the knot

Umarah Naushad Ali, the granddaughter of the legendary music composer Naushad Ali and daughter of Rehman Naushad Ali, exchanged nuptial vows with her childhood sweetheart Daanish Khan, a Dubai-based event planner. The couple tied the knot on December 25, coinciding with the 104th birth anniversary of the late Naushad Sahab.
Umarah worked for almost a decade freelancing in 3D animation and VFX projects before making a career switch to become a chef.Speaking about the wedding celebrations, she says, “We had six functions - a court marriage at home, followed by a wedding announcement party, haldi, mehndi, dholki, nikah, and reception. Our marriage is a blend of love and arrangement. Daanish and I have known each other since our childhood. He is and will always be my best friend. What sets him apart is his ability to love selflessly. He is one of the most hardworking people I know, and his patience is admirable. So, he gets what he wants.”
Recalling their growing-up years, Daanish says, “I can still vividly remember her donning those plastic glasses and speaking adorably. As kids, I would playfully tease her quite a bit, which she hated (laughs!).”

He cherished the experience of marrying in India. He adds, “Our heartfelt desire was to get married on our home turf, immersed in all the traditional ceremonies and surrounded by family, friends, and well-wishers. Opting for Mumbai as our wedding venue was a wonderful decision, given our deep connection with the city where we were born and raised. The overwhelming love and warmth shared during the celebration were amazing.”
Remembering her grandfather, Umarah says, “Being a part of his legacy sometimes feels surreal. I feel extremely fortunate and proud. He was extremely passionate about his work, and taught us to give our 100 percent in everything we did while maintaining humility.”