Akhtar Hussain
Sarangi player from Karachi, Pakistan born 1959
About Akhtar Hussain
Born 1959. Akhtar Hussain is a sarangi.
Akhtar Hussain (born 1959) is a sarangi player from Karachi, Pakistan.
His grandfather, Ghulam Mohammed Khan (1910 – 1974), was associated with the court of the Nawab of Hyderabad Deccan and was highly regarded for his sarangi performances at private gatherings of the Nawab.
Music critics often argue that sarangi, out of all bowed string instruments, is the closest to the human voice. They say that when played by a true maestro, sarangi can express the sadness one experiences in love.
In 2009, Akhtar Hussain revealed that he had been suffering from asthma for some time.
In 2023, Akhtar Hussain was rated as a 'stalwart' of the sarngi instrument in Pakistan.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Akhtar Hussain?
sarangi player from Karachi, Pakistan born 1959
When was Akhtar Hussain born?
Akhtar Hussain was born in 1959 in Hyderabad State.
What is Akhtar Hussain's occupation?
Akhtar Hussain is a sarangi.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Akhtar Hussain (sarangi player)
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