Ustad Sabri Khan

Ustad Sabri Khan

Question: Recently eminent Sarangi player, Ustad Sabri Khan passed away. He belongs to

(a) Banaras Gharana
(b) Delhi Gharana
(c) Patiala Gharana
(d) Sainia Gharana

Ans (d)

Related facts:

  • Renowned Sarangi player Ustad Sabri Khan died on 1 December 2015 in New Delhi due to breathing problems. He was 88.
  • He was born on 21 May 1927 in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, Khan belonged to the Sainia Gharana, which traces the tradition of its music back to Tansen.
  • Ustad Sabri Khan was an eminent Sarangi player, who popularized the instrument across the globe.
  • For his significant contributions to music in 1990 he was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award by the U.P state government.
  • The Government of India also honoured him with the prestigious Padma Shree Award in 1992 and Padma Bhushan Award in 2006.

Reference:

http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx

http://www.hindustantimes.com/music/sarangi-maestro-ustad-sabri-khan-dead/story-kVmDPgP7NOkdWZPlVOfRRO.html

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