Amir Khan (singer)

Amir Khan
Background information
Also known asSur Rang
Born(1912-08-00)August 1912[1]
Kalanaur, British India[2][1][3][a]
Died13 February 1974(1974-02-13) (aged 61)[4][5]
Calcutta, West Bengal, India
GenresIndian classical music
(Khyal, Tarana)
Occupation(s)Hindustani classical vocalist[5]
Years active1934 – 1974
LabelsEMI, HMV, Music Today, Inreco, Ninaad, Navras, Columbia, The Twin
Awards: Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1967)
Presidential Award (1971)
Padma Bhushan (1971)

Ustad Amir Khan (pronounced [əˈmiːr xaːn]; 15 August 1912[1] – 13 February 1974)[4][5] was an Indian singer and musician in the Hindustani classical tradition. He was the founder of the Indore gharana.[6][5]

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  6. ^ Chawla, Bindu (26 April 2007). "Stirring Compassion of Cosmic Vibration". The Times Of India. Archived from the original on 3 September 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2023.


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