Amjad Ali Khan

For the Indian classical vocalist of Kirana Gharana, see Amjad Ali Khan (Indian vocalist). For the Pakistani politician, see Amjad Ali Khan (politician).

Ustad
Amjad Ali Khan
Khan performing in 2008
Background information
Born
Masoom Ali Khan

(1945-10-09) 9 October 1945
Gwalior, Gwalior State, British India
GenresHindustani classical music
Instrumentsarod
Websitesarod.com
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Ustad Amjad Ali Khan (born 9 October 1945) is an Indian classical sarod player, best known for his clear and fast ekhara taans. Khan was born into a classical musical family (the Bangash lineage of the Senia Gharana) and has performed internationally since the 1960s. He was awarded India's second highest civilian honor Padma Vibhushan in 2001, India's third highest civilian honor Padma Bhushan in 1991 and Padma Shree in 1975.

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