Amjad Ali Khan (Musician) Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More
in meters- m
in feet inches- 5’ 6”
in pounds- lbs
Mother- Rahat Jahan
Brother- Rehmat Ali Khan
Sister- Not Known
• He also received Padma Shri in the year
• He was also honored with Padma Bhushan in
• He had also honored with Padma Vibhushan in
• He was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in
He was all of 6 years old when Amjad Ali Khan gave his first recital of Sarod. It was the beginning of yet another glorious chapter in the history of Indian classical music. Taught by his father Haafiz Ali Khan, Amjad Ali Khan was born to the illustrious Bangash lineage rooted in the Senia Bangash School of music. Today he shoulders the sixth generation of inheritance in this legendary lineage.
After his debut, the career graph of this musical legend took the speed of light, and on its way the Indian classical music scene was witness to regular and scintillating bursts of Raga supernovas. Thus, the world saw the Sarod being given a new and yet timeless interpretation by Amjad Ali Khan. Khan is one of the few maestros who consider his audience to be the soul of his motivation. As he once said, "There is no essential difference between classical and popular music. Music is music. I want to communicate with the listener who finds Indian classical music remote."
He is a recipient of the UNESCO Award, Padma Vibhushan (Highest Indian civilian award), Unicef's National Ambassadorship, The Crystal Award by the World Economic Forum and Hon'ry Doctorates from the Universities of York i
Ustad Amjad Ali Khan
| Birth name | Masoom Ali Khan |
|---|---|
| Born | 9 October ()(age 65) Gwalior, Central Provinces and Berar, British Raj |
| Genres | Hindustani classical music |
| Instruments | sarod |
Amjad Ali Khan (Hindi: अमजद अल&#; ख&#;&#;न; IAST: Amjad Alī Khān) (born 9 October ) is an Indian classical musician who plays the sarod. Khan was born into a musical family and has performed internationally since the s. He was awarded India's second highest civilian honor, the Padma Vibhushan, in
Early life and career
Khan was born in Gwalior on 9 October as Masoom Ali Khan, the youngest of six children, to Gwalior court musician Hafiz Ali Khan and Rahat Jahan. His family is part of the Bangash lineage and Khan is in the sixth generation of musicians; his family claims to have invented the sarod. His personal name was changed by a sadhu to received homeschooling and studied music under his father. His family moved frequently and Khan performed on the sarod from a young age.
Khan first performed in the United States in and continued into the s, with his sons. He has experimented with modifications to his instrument throughout his career. Khan pl
Ustad Amjad Ali Khan: Synchronising generations of legacy into music
Sharing the stage with family is both a privilege and a challenge, Khan admitted. “Playing solo is easier. It is a big challenge to play with someone. As more musicians join, the harder it gets,” he said. Yet, pride illuminated his words as he said, “I’m thrilled that both my grandsons are establishing themselves, and I’m very happy and excited that NCPA has invited them.”
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Reflecting on the relationship between pop culture and classical music, Khan said, “It’s not advisable to compare. Pop and film music resonate with the common man because of their relatable lyrics. Songs like Chaudhvi ka Chand or Teri Pyaari Pyaari Surat are examples. But I believe everyone should explore all kinds of music.” His grandsons––Abeer and Zohaan––embody this openness, balancing their love for classical music with fandom for BTS, Michael Jackson, and Justin Bieber. “They’re also football fans—one loves Ronaldo, the other Messi. Hum toh jaante bhi nahi Ronaldo kaun hai bhai (I don&#;t eve
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