Who was the guru of Amjad Ali Khan?

Ustad Haafiz Ali Khan Saheb of Gwalior, father and Guru of Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, was one of the foremost classical instrumentalist of his time.

Who is popularly known as sarod Samrat?

At the age of twelve years, Amjad Ali Khan, gave his first solo recital. A distinguished maestro in the field of playing the sarod, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan is popularly known as the “Sarod Samrat“.

Who is the best Ustad in India?

Normally referred to as just Tansen, he is said to have played a pivotal role in creating the classical genre of north Indian music we know today. Ustad Ali Akbar Khan was one of the most accomplished Indian classical musicians, admired all over the world for his brilliant compositions and his mastery of the sarode.

Is Ustad Amjad Ali Khan alive?

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 and has performed internationally since the 1960s. He was awarded India’s second highest civilian honor Padma Vibhushan in 2001.