About
Ustad Amjad Ali Khan 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, India's third highest civilian honor Padma Bhushan in 1991 and Padma Shree in 1975.
Personal details
- Born
- October 9, 1945
- Birthplace
- Gwalior
- Nationality
- Indian
- Education
- Modern High School
Awards
- Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
- Padma Bhushan
- Banga Bibhushan
- Padma Shri in arts
- Padma Vibhushan
- Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
- Fellow of the Sangeet Natak Akademi
- Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize
