Dilshad Khan

Ustad Dilshad Khan
Born	May 19, 1945 (1945-05-19) (age 66)
Origin	Kolkata, India
Genres	Khayal, Thumris
Occupations	Hindustani Classical Music
Instruments	Vocal
Years active	1959–present

Dilshad Khan (born 1945) is a Bengali Hindustani classical singer of the Patiala Gharana.

Early life and background

Dilshad Khan was born in Kolkata, and studied at St. Xavier's Collegiate School, Kolkata, where future music composer R. D. Burman was his classmate.^[1]

He started learning tabla at the age of four, but later took up singing under the guidance of N.C. Chakravorty, Hidan Banarjee and Gyan Prakash Ghosh. He was inspired by Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan.^[2]

He gave up a lucrative career as a marine engineer.

Career

Dilshad Khan started singing early.

Personal life

Dilshad Khan is married to classical vocalist, Parveen Sultana. They have a daughter.

References

1. ^ R.D. Burman, who had been Dilshad Khan's classmate in St Xavier's School, Kolkata. entertainment.oneindia.in, October 12, 2007.
2. ^ http://www.hindu.com/mp/2005/05/28/stories/2005052800790400.htm

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