Renowned Hindustani classical singer Ustad Rashid Khan has passed away at the age of 55 after a battle with prostate cancer. He died in a private hospital in Kolkata, where he was undergoing treatment. Ustad Rashid Khan, a member of the Rampur-Sahaswan Gharana, was a celebrated artist who received several awards, including the Padma Shri in 2006 and the Padma Bhushan in 2022.
His demise is not only a great loss to the music fraternity but also to the Indian film industry, where he left an indelible mark through his soulful renditions in several popular Bollywood songs. Ustad Rashid Khan’s unique and captivating singing style earned him recognition as an assurance for the future of Indian vocal music. His contributions to both Indian classical music and the film industry will be remembered as an integral part of the country’s cultural heritage.
Ustad Rashid Khan‘s most popular song is the Kareena Kapoor-Shahid Kapoor starrer Jab We Met’s superhit track “Aaoge Jab Tum”. Apart from that, he has sung several other Bollywood film songs, including the title song of the film Citylights and “Jheeni Re Jheeni” from the film Prateek.
His other popular songs include “Allah Hi Reham” from the film Manto, “Poore Se Zara Sa Kam Hai” from the film Mausam, and “Tu Banja Gali Benaras Ki” from the film Shaadi. His death is a great loss to the music fraternity, and he will be remembered for his significant contributions to Indian classical music.
Ustad Rashid Khan, Vilambit Khayal’ gayaki had great influence on playback music
Ustad Rashid Khan, a renowned Indian classical musician, made significant contributions to Hindustani classical music throughout his career. Some of his key contributions include his distinctive singing style, mastery in ‘Vilambit Khayal’ gayaki, influence on playback music, training and mentorship, performances, and recognition.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed deep sorrow, emphasizing the immense loss to both music lovers and the music industry. Khan’s health had taken a significant downturn after a cerebral attack last month, leading to his hospitalization. Despite the hospital’s best efforts, Ustad Rashid Khan succumbed to his illness at approximately 3:45 pm
His impact on the music fraternity will be long-lasting, and he will be remembered as a legendary figure in the field of Indian classical music.