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Ali Ahmed Hussain Khan

1939 – 2016

Indian musician

Musician Shehnai
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About Ali Ahmed Hussain Khan

Lived 1939 – 2016 (aged 76). Ali Ahmed Hussain Khan was an Indian musician and shehnai.

Ali Ahmed Hussain Khan (21 March 1939 – 16 March 2016) was a shehnai specialist from India.

Early life Ali Ahmed Hussain Khan was born on 21 March 1939 in Kolkata. His grandfather Wazir Ali Khan was the first to demonstrate Indian classical music on shehnai at Buckingham Palace. His father Ali Jan Khan and uncle Nazir Hussain Khan and Imdad Hussain Khan of Benares were also renowned shehnai specialists.

Death Ali Ahmed Hussain Khan died on 16 March 2016 due to kidney-related problems in Kolkata at age 77. Among the survivors are five sons and five daughters.

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Important facts

Born
21 March 1939, Kolkata
Birth century
20th century
Died
16 March 2016, Kolkata, West Bengal
Occupation
Musician, Shehnai
Nationality
India, British Raj, Dominion of India
Awards
Banga Bibhushan; Sangeet Natak Akademi Award

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ali Ahmed Hussain Khan?

Indian musician

When was Ali Ahmed Hussain Khan born?

Ali Ahmed Hussain Khan was born on 21 March 1939 in Kolkata.

When did Ali Ahmed Hussain Khan die?

Ali Ahmed Hussain Khan died on 16 March 2016 in Kolkata, West Bengal.

What was Ali Ahmed Hussain Khan's occupation?

Ali Ahmed Hussain Khan was a musician and shehnai.

What nationality was Ali Ahmed Hussain Khan?

Ali Ahmed Hussain Khan was Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ali Ahmed Hussain Khan

· Wikidata: Q4724578

· DBpedia: Ali Ahmed Hussain Khan

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