Amaan Ali Khan (
IAST: ) (born 1977) is an Indian classical musician who plays the
sarod
The sarod is a stringed instrument, used in Hindustani music on the Indian subcontinent. Along with the sitar, it is among the most popular and prominent instruments. It is known for a deep, weighty, introspective sound, in contrast with the sweet ...
. Khan is the son of
Ustad Amjad Ali Khan
Ustad Amjad Ali Khan (born 9 October 1945) is an Indian classical ''sarod'' player, best known for his clear and fast ekhara taans. Khan was born into a classical musical family and has performed internationally since the 1960s. He was award ...
and often performs with his younger brother
Ayaan Ali Khan, with whom he hosted the music talent show ''
Sa Re Ga Ma
Saregama India Ltd. (Saregama refers to the first four notes of the Indian musical scale); formerly known as The Gramophone Company Of India Ltd. is India's oldest music label owned by the RP- Sanjiv Goenka Group of companies. The company i ...
''.
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Amaan and Ayaan Ali Khan dropped their family surname Bangash ( ur, ) in 2006.
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1977 births
Living people
Hindustani instrumentalists
Indian television presenters
Indian people of Pashtun descent
Sarod players
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