Ramzan Khan Explained

Ramzan Khan
Nationality:Indian
Other Names:Munna Master
Citizenship:India
Occupation:Indian singer, social worker
Notable Works:Shri Shyam Surabhi Vandana
Children:Feroze Khan (son)
Awards:Padma Shri (2020)

Ramzan Khan, popularly known as Munna Master, is an Indian singer and social worker who sings Bhajans (devotional songs) and takes care of cows.[1] [2] He hails from Jaipur district of Rajasthan. He was conferred with Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India in 2020 for his contribution to arts.[3]

Life

Khan came to limelight for his dedication to cows and Krishna-bhakti after a controversy erupted over the appointment of his son, Feroze Khan as an assistant professor at Banaras Hindu University's Sanskrit Vidya Dharma Vigyan Department in November 2019. He holds a degree of Shashtri in the Sanskrit language.[4] He has authored a book, Shri Shyam Surabhi Vandana.[5]

Awards and recognition

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Credit goes to 'gau mata' for my Padma Shri: Bhajan singer Munna master . . January 27, 2020.
  2. News: जानें- कौन हैं गोसेवा करने वाले मुन्ना मास्टर जिन्हें मिलेगा पद्मश्री . . January 26, 2020.
  3. News: I owe the coveted award to gau seva: Padma Shri awardee Ramzan Khan . . January 27, 2020.
  4. Web site: 2020-04-14. Rights and rituals. The Week. Sneha. Bhura. 30 Nov 2019.
  5. News: BHU में संस्कृत प्रोफेसर फिरोज खान को झेलना पड़ा था भारी विरोध, उनके पिता को भी पद्म श्री सम्मान . . January 26, 2020 . hi.