Indian classical music | Udaipur Kiran

Remembering Ustad Vilayat Khan: The Legacy of a Sitar Maestro

27 Aug 2026 5:59 PM by Ganpat Singh Chouhan

New Delhi, August 27: August 28 is not just a date on the calendar; it marks the birth of Ustad Vilayat Khan in 1928, a man for whom playing the sitar was not merely a form of entertainment but a spiritual pursuit. His name continues to be revered in the world of Indian classical music. … Read more

Remembering Ustad Bismillah Khan: The Shahnai Virtuoso Who Redefined Music

21 Aug 2026 6:00 AM by Bhupendra Singh Chundawat

New Delhi, August 21: On this day, August 21, 2006, the world lost a voice that transformed the shahnai from a mere musical instrument into a global phenomenon. Ustad Bismillah Khan, whose melodies once echoed only at weddings and traditional events, brought the shahnai to concert halls and international stages. His music embodied the rich … Read more