Classical Music Maestro Rashid Khan Passes Away

Music maestro Ustad Rashid Khan passes away

Ustad Rashid Khan, 55, was ailing due to prostate cancer

• By: Lifestyle Desk
• Updated: January 9, 2024

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Music maestro Ustad Rashid Khan passed away today in Kolkata at the age of 55 due to prostate cancer.

The announcement was made by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The musician was undergoing treatment, according to PTI.

“We tried our best but failed. He passed away at around 3:45 PM,” an official of the Kolkata-based private hospital where Khan was admitted said.

The chief minister who visited the hospital said, “This is a great loss for the entire country and the entire music fraternity. I am in a lot of pain as I still can’t believe that Rashid Khan is no more.”

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The passing of Ustad Rashid Khan is indeed a profound loss to the world of music and to all who admired his immense talent. Ustad Rashid Khan was a revered figure in the field of Hindustani classical music, known for his full-throated voice and intricate rhythmic play. His contributions to the Rampur-Sahaswan Gharana and his performances both in India and around the world have left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape.