Dilshad Khan
| Ustad Dilshad Khan | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 19, 1945 |
| Origin | Kolkata, India |
| Genres | Khyal, Thumri |
| Occupation(s) | Hindustani classical music |
| Instruments | Vocal |
| Years active | 1959–present |
| Associated acts | Parveen Sultana, Buddhadev Das Gupta |
Ustad Dilshad Khan (born 1945) is a Bengali Hindustani classical singer of the Patiala Gharana.
Early life and background
Ustad Dilshad Khan was born Arabinda Dasgupta in Kolkata.[1] Dilshad is the younger brother of eminent sarod maestro Buddhadev Das Gupta. He attended St. Xavier's Collegiate School, Kolkata, where future music composer R. D. Burman was his classmate.[2]
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 Bade Ghulam Ali Khan. After moving permanently to Mumbai Khan became a disciple of Kirana gharana vocalist Padmashree Faiyaz Ahmed Khan. [3]
He gave up a lucrative career as a marine engineer to pursue music.
Personal life
Ustad Dilshad Khan is married to classical vocalist, Parveen Sultana. They have a daughter.
References
- ↑ Mukhopādhyāẏa, Kumāraprasāda (2006). The Lost World of Hindustani Music. Penguin Books India. p. 345. ISBN 978-0-14-306199-1. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
- ↑ R.D. Burman, who had been Dilshad Khan's classmate in St Xavier's School, Kolkata. entertainment.oneindia.in, October 12, 2007.
- ↑ "The Hindu : Metro Plus Mangalore / Music : `We don't teach just music'". hindu.com.