About Imrat Khan
Lived 1935 – 2018 (aged 83). Imrat Khan was an Indian sitarist, surbaharist, musician, classical music and sitar.
Imrat Khan (17 November 1935 – 22 November 2018) was an Indian sitar and surbahar player and composer. He was the younger brother of sitar maestro Ustad Vilayat Khan.
Training and early career Imrat Khan was born in Calcutta on 17 November 1935 into a family of musicians tracing its roots back for several generations, to the court musicians of the Mughal rulers. The training in music has traditionally been passed down from father to son for nearly 400 years. He belonged to Etawah gharana also known as Imdadkhani gharana of classical musicians.
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Who was Imrat Khan?
Indian musician
When was Imrat Khan born?
Imrat Khan was born on 17 November 1935 in Kolkata.
When did Imrat Khan die?
Imrat Khan died on 22 November 2018 in St. Louis.
What was Imrat Khan's occupation?
Imrat Khan was a sitarist, surbaharist, musician, classical music and sitar.
What nationality was Imrat Khan?
Imrat Khan was Indian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Imrat Khan. https://biography.guide/imrat-khan/
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