Amjad Ali Khan
Sarod maestro
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- 81 yrs
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Amjad Ali Khan is one of the world’s best-known sarod players, the sixth generation of a family of musicians from Gwalior. He has performed in major concert halls across the world, composed new ragas and received the Padma Vibhushan in 2001.
Biography
A musical lineage
Amjad Ali Khan was born in Gwalior to the sarod master Haafiz Ali Khan, the court musician of Gwalior, and learnt from his father in the Senia Bangash tradition. He gave his first public concert as a child.
A singing sarod
He developed a style that tries to make the sarod “sing”, using techniques that echo the human voice, and is admired for clarity and melodic beauty. He has composed new ragas and pieces for orchestras.
Global stage
Khan has performed at venues such as the Royal Albert Hall and Carnegie Hall, collaborated with Western orchestras and musicians, and recorded extensively. He has taught at universities abroad.
Family and honours
His sons Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash are also sarod players and often perform with him. He received the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and, in 2001, the Padma Vibhushan.
Timeline
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1945
Born in Gwalior, Gwalior State (now Madhya Pradesh)
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1975
Padma Shri
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1991
Padma Bhushan
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2001
Padma Vibhushan
Notable works
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Concertos and new ragas Composition
Awards and honours
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Padma Shri
1975
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Padma Bhushan
1991
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Padma Vibhushan
2001
Did you know?
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He is the sixth generation of sarod players in his family.
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His sons perform with him in concerts.
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3
He has composed works for Western orchestras.
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Frequently asked
Who is Amjad Ali Khan?
Amjad Ali Khan is one of the world’s best-known sarod players, the sixth generation of a family of musicians from Gwalior. He has performed in major concert halls across the world, composed new ragas and received the Padma Vibhushan in 2001.
How old is Amjad Ali Khan?
Amjad Ali Khan is 81 years old, born on 9 October 1945 in Gwalior, Gwalior State (now Madhya Pradesh).
Where is Amjad Ali Khan from?
Amjad Ali Khan was born in Gwalior, Gwalior State (now Madhya Pradesh).
What is Amjad Ali Khan known for?
Amjad Ali Khan is best known for Sarod; the Senia Bangash gharana; new ragas; performances worldwide.
What awards has Amjad Ali Khan received?
Notable honours include Padma Shri (1975), Padma Bhushan (1991), Padma Vibhushan (2001).
References
- Amjad Ali Khan — Wikipedia. Wikipedia. Retrieved 2 November 2026.
- Amjad Ali Khan — IMDb. IMDb. Retrieved 2 November 2026.
- Amjad Ali Khan — Hindi Wikipedia. Wikipedia (Hindi). Retrieved 2 November 2026.
- Official website. sarod.com. Retrieved 2 November 2026.
- Amjad Ali Khan (Q2748525) — structured data. Wikidata. Retrieved 2 November 2026.
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- First published 2 November 2026
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