Shujaat Husain Khan stands as the foremost maestro of North Indian classical music in his generation, representing the illustrious Imdad Khan gharana, renowned for their mastery of the sitar. Carrying the torch of his esteemed musical lineage, he proudly occupies the seventh position in an unbroken succession of musical geniuses hailing from his family. Within his unique artistic approach, known as the gayaki ang, he skillfully emulates the intricacies and nuances of the human voice.

As the son and devoted disciple of the legendary sitar virtuoso Ustad Vilayat Khan, Shujaat Husain Khan’s musical heritage traces back through generations of accomplished musicians. His ancestry encompasses his grandfather, Ustad Inayat Khan, his great-grandfather, Ustad Imdad Khan, and his great-great-grandfather, Ustad Sahebdad Khan, all revered luminaries in their respective eras.

During India’s commemoration of its 50th anniversary of independence, a momentous music festival unfolded in the United States, where Shujaat Husain Khan captivated audiences as a distinguished artist. His enthralling performances graced renowned venues such as Carnegie Hall in New York, the Paramount Theater in Seattle, and the Meyers Symphony Theater in Dallas. Continuing the spirit of this grand celebration, the United Nations bestowed upon him a special honor, recognizing his exceptional talent and selecting him as the sole representative of India to perform at the prestigious Assembly Hall in Geneva.

Shujaat Husain Khan’s remarkable collaborations across diverse genres of music serve as a testament to his versatility and artistic prowess. Notably, his Indo-Persian venture, the Ghazal Ensemble, has garnered immense acclaim. Their album, “Rain,” achieved widespread success and was even nominated for a Grammy award in 2004.

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