Ustad Ashique Ali Khan
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| Background information | |
| Born | 28 October 1948 Kirana, Uttar Pradesh |
| Died | September 29, 1999 (aged 50) Delhi, India |
| Genres | Indian Classical Music |
| Occupation(s) | Sarangi Player, One of the Promoter of Kirana Gharana of Classical Music |
Ustad Ashique Ali Khan (1948-1999) was a Sarangi player,[1] born on 28th October 1948 in Kirana, Uttar Pradesh to a family of Sarangi exponents. He belongs to the Kirana Gharana of Indian Classical Music.[2]
Early Life and Background[edit]
Ustad Ashique Ali Khan was keenly interested in music from his childhood. At the age of 10, he attained the first position in Vocal music and in playing the Harmonium, in a contest organised by Prayag Sangeet Samiti[3]. As his entire family was primarily devoted to the Sarangi, the Ustad was also drawn towards this rare musical instrument. He began learning the Sarangi at the age of 22. He received his sarangi training first from his grandfather Ustad Allah Rakkha Khan, and later from his father Ustad Mehfooz Ahmed Khan who was also great Sarangi maestro.[2]
He moved to Jabalpur to work in ' kairfz ', a music institution. After some time, he joined Akashwani Raipur in the year 1976. He got transfered to Agra in 1987. In the days that followed, he gave solo performances in saveral music festivals, including Akashwani's National Music concerts and conferences. In 1993, at Agra[3], his exemplary rendition of lehra while playing in accompaniments to Ustad Zakir Hussain brought him the tabla maestro's untrammeled praise. "It is my great fortune that a supremely accomplished sarangi artist like Ustad Ashique Ali Khan is accompanying me today. I'm like a child compared to him. I am hoping that khan sahib will guide me and help me play to everybody's satisfaction" said Zakir Hussain. After the concert, Zakir Hussain went and kissed the fingers of the Sarangi Virtuous.[2]
Ustad Ashique Ali Khan was honoured with Sangeet Shilpi and many Awards. Transferred to Delhi in 1976, he was given a Top Grade from All India Radio due to his seniority. In 1997, he was selected for a Solo Recital at the Radio Music Festival. In this manner, Khan sahib remained constantly involved in furthering the cause of Music. His renditions can be heard regularly even today from the Akashwani's stations.[2]
Death and legacy[edit]
On 29th September, 1999 Khan passed away in Delhi at the age of 51.[3]
Ustad's rendition of Alaap, Antara and Vistaar and Gamak, Meend, Murki and Taans have been noted in media.[2] [4]
About his Student[edit]
Padma Shri G. C. D. Bharti (Bharti Bandu) learn Ghazal, Thumri and Dadra from Khan Sahab[5]
About his Sons[edit]
Arif Ali Khan[6], Ashraf Ali Khan[7], Akram Ali Khan, Aslam Ali Khan and Abid Ali Khan is the five sons of Khan Sahab.
References[edit]
- ↑ TEAM, YCT EXPERT. "GENERAL HINDI GENERAL KNOWLEDGE AMTH & REASONING (2019 UPSSSC JA)". Youth Competition Times – via Google Books.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Khan, AshiqueAli (27 February 2015). "The music plays on". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 RAJAN, ANJANA (27 February 2015). "The music plays on". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
- ↑ "PB Repositories". www.pblibrary.co.in.
- ↑ Pioneer, The. "Pandit Bharti Bandhu presents vocal recital at Jagriti". The Pioneer.
- ↑ "पिता की याद में उस्ताद आरिफ अली खान ने थामी सारंगी". Dainik Bhaskar. 29 September 2012.
- ↑ "Ashraf Ali Khan - Sarangi.net". www.sarangi.net.
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