Khurshid Khan (musician)

Khurshid Khan was a renowned musician and Sitarist of Bangladesh.[1] He was awarded the Independence Day Award in 2000 for his unique contribution to the pursuit of music.

Ustad

Khurshid Khan
খুরশিদ খান
Born
Brahmanbaria District, Bengal Presidency, British India (present Bangladesh)
Citizenship Bangladesh
OccupationSinger
Parent(s)
AwardsIndependence Day Award (2000)

Early life

Khan was born on 1 January 1935 in Sadakpur, Nabinagar Upazila, Brahmanbaria District, East Bengali, British India. His family, the Khan's of Brahmanbaria, are a family of well known musicians. His mother, Ambia Khanam, was the daughter of Ayet Ali Khan and his uncle was Allauddin Khan. He trained under his uncles, Abed Hossain Khan and Bahadur Khan.[2][3]

Career

Khan worked at the State Radio as a Sarod player from 1961 to 1964; and then joined the National Television Network (present Bangladesh Television). He was a music jury member at the University of Dhaka.[2]

Awards

Khan was awarded the Independence Day Award, the highest civilian hnour, in 2000 for outstanding contributions to music practice.[2]

Death

Khan died on 20 January 2012.[2]

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References
  1. "No strings attached". The Daily Star. 2009-04-11. Retrieved 2020-07-16.
  2. "Ustad Khurshid Khan Passes Away". The Daily Star. 2012-01-22. Retrieved 2020-07-16.
  3. Kamol, Ershad (31 October 2006). "In conversation with Ustad Khurshid Khan". archive.thedailystar.net. The Daily Star. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
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