Between 1989 and 1994, he was trained by his uncle, Zahiruddin Dagar,[2] with whom he used to sing jugalbandis (duets).

Wasifuddin Dagar's public career began on 25 February 1989, a few days after his father's death, when he gave his first performance.

A French television company made a film based on their life and music.

Wasifuddin Dagar has toured North America performing dhrupad solo since 2000.

He first performed live in New York in 2000, where he gave a rendition of raga Bihag.