Gul Mohammad Khan Explained

Gul Mohammad Khan
Birth Date:1876
Birth Place:Tirhut, Darbhanga, Bihar, British India
Nationality:Bangladeshi

Ustad Gul Mohammad Khan (1876–1979) was a Bangladeshi musician.[1] He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 1977 by the Government of Bangladesh.[1]

Background

Khan's father, Ustad Ahmad Khan, was a singer in the court of the Maharaja. His grandfather, Ustad Namder Khan, was also a musician.[1]

Career

Khan was skilled in Dhrupad and Kheyal.[1] He performed at the inauguration ceremony of the Dhaka Radio Centre. Later he joined the institute as a music teacher.[1]

Awards and honors

The Shilpakala Academy held a reception in Khan's honor in 1977.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Khan, Ustad Gul Mohammad. Banglapedia. May 27, 2015. Mobarak Hossain Khan.