Legendary Indian classical musician Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan passes away

Mumbai, January 17 :

Legendary Indian classical musician and Padma Vibhushan awardee Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan died this afternoon at his residence in Mumbai. He was 89.
 
Born on March 3, 1931 in Badaun in Uttar Pradesh, Ghulam Mustafa Khan was the eldest son in a family of four brothers and three sisters. Both of his parents belonged to renowned musical background.
 
He got his basic classical music training from his father and later studied music under his cousin, Ustad Nissar Hussain Khan. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1991, followed by Padma Bhusan in 2006 and Padma Vibhushan in 2018.
 
In 2003 he was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi award, the highest Indian recognition given to practicing artistes.
 
The music freternity expressed deep condolences over Khan’s sudden demise. Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar said that she is deeply saddened by the news of Khan’s death. 

She wrote on twitter that Khan saheb was not only a very good singer but also a very good human being. Noted musician AR Rahman remembered Khan as the sweetest teacher.
 Ustad Amjad Ali Khan said, Khan’s death has left him heartbroken. He tweeted that Khan was one of the most respected and versatile Vocalists of our country.