Amjad Ali Khan Age, Wiki and Bio

Amjad Ali Khan

Quick Info

ProfessionSarod Player
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth9/10/1945
Age80 years
BirthplaceGwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India

Bio/Wiki

Real NameMasoom Ali Khan
Zodiac SignLibra
HometownGwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India
SchoolModern School, New Delhi
College/UniversityNot Known
Educational QualificationNot Known
ReligionIslam
HobbiesReading & Playing Instrument
Music Awards & Recognition
  • 21st Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavna Award
  • Padma Shri (1975)
  • Padma Bhushan (1991)
  • Padma Vibhushan (2001)
  • Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1989)
  • Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship (2011)
  • UNESCO Award (1970)
  • Gandhi UNESCO Medal for composition 'Bapukauns'

Physical Stats & More

Height168 cm (5’ 6”)
Weight70 kg (154 lbs)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt and Pepper

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried
Wives/Spouse
  • Name Not Known (First wife)
  • Subhalakshmi Barooah
Marriage Dates
  • 1972 (First Wife)
  • 25 September 1976 (Second wife)

Family

FatherHafiz Ali Khan
MotherRahat Jahan
BrotherRehmat Ali Khan
SisterNot Known
Children
Sons
  • Amaan and Ayaan
Daughter1 (Name Not Known)

Career

Music Facts
  • Belongs to the sixth generation of musicians of the Bangash lineage
  • Started training under his father at the age of six
  • Family claims to have invented the instrument sarod
  • Has performed at various prestigious international venues
  • Represented India at the first World Arts Summit in Venice

Favourites

Actors
  • Amitabh Bachchan
  • Shatrughan Sinha
  • Jeetendra
Actresses
  • Rekha
  • Sridevi
  • Jaya Bachchan
Singers
  • A.R. Rahman
  • Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
  • Lata Mangeshkar

Some Lesser Known Facts

Comes from the Bangash family of musicians.
Received the name Amjad Ali Khan from a sadhu, previously known as Masoom Ali Khan.
Led a colorful personal life involving multiple marriages and relationships.
His second wife is a Bharatanatyam dancer hailing from Assam.
Both of his sons are accomplished Sarod musicians who often perform alongside him.
Wrote the book 'My Father, Our Fraternity.'
Honored with honorary citizenship in various U.S. states.
Performed at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo.