Ustad Amanat Ali Khan, (1922-1974) was a Pakistani classical singer.
The late fifty's and early sixties saw a rise of seraphic singing maestro Ustad Amanat Ali Khan. The Prestigious Patiala Gharana the family that sworn to carry on the traditional and classical aura of Hindustani music saw another immaculate, and faultless singer adding more shine, prestige and prosperity to their family.
He was honored with the 'Pride of Performance' award from the government of Pakistan.
Early life and backgroundAmanat Ali Khan was born in Lahore to Akhtar Husain Khan and grandson of Ali Baksh Khan, the founder of 'Patiala Gharana.' Along with Ustad Fateh Ali Khan the young Amanat Ali started singing for gatherings ('mehfils') and at an early age he became a recognised singer in the court of the Patiala king.
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Soon after the independence he came to Pakistan where he continued his singing, which made him popular not only in Pakistan but the entire sub-continent.
His concerts on Radio Lahore became quite popular and he toured the whole sub continent becoming the representative of Patiala gharana in Pakistan.
His memorable songs are Aa Mere Pyaar Ki Khushboo, Yeh Arzoo Thi, Mausam Badla, Yeh Na Thi Hamari Qismat, Kab Aao Ge and many many more.[edit] Personal life
Ustad Amanat Ali died at an early age of 52 years at Lahore in September 1974. His elder son Ustad Ustad Asad Amanat Ali Khan inherited his father-like beautiful voice and talent. After a very successful music career, and contributing unforgettable treasure to ghazal singing, he died of heart attack on April 8, 2007 in London at a very early age.
Since most of the newer singers like Shafqat Amanat Ali and Rustam Fateh Ali, have changed away from classical Patiala Style singing, this leaves Amanat's youngest brother Hamid Ali Khan, as the last of the Patiala Legends.
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