Mehboob Khan Mirajkar

Ustad Mehboob Khan Mirajkar was an Indian tabla player of the Delhi gharana.

Early life and education Born in Pune in 1868, Mehboob Khan Mirajkar was very fond of playing tabla from his childhood. He left home at a young age to become a disciple of Ustad Jugna Khan.

Khan shared his knowledge of tabla generously and without any hesitation.

Awards and recognition

Khan died in Pune in 1965.

Legacy

His legacy is carried on by his sons Abdul Khan Mirajkar, Ustad Hanif Khan Mirajkar, and grandson Shri. Nawaz Mirajkar.

Taal Vishwa In the memory of Ustad Mehboob Khan Mirajkar, 'Taal Vishwa', the organization led by Shri. Nawaz Mirajkar presents an award to artists who have created a distinct identity in the field of Tabla and music.

The following tabla maestros have performed for Taal Vishwa and have been conferred the Ustad Mehboob Khan Saheb Mirajkar Award: Ustad Nizamuddin Khan Saheb, Pandit Shashi Bellare, Pandit Nayan Ghosh, Pandit Kumar Bose, Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri, Ustad Shabbir Nisar, Ustad Raffiudin Sabri, Ustad Rashid Mustafa Thirakwa, Pandit Yogesh Samsi, Pandit Suresh Talwalkar, Pandit Ravindra Yavagal.