Nathu Khan

Nathu Khan (1920–1971; sometimes spelled as Nathoo), was a Pakistani sarangi player known for introducing solo sarangi playing tradition with difficult phrases. He was associated with Radio Pakistan and Pakistan Television Corporation. Previously, he had also worked at All India Radio before emigrating from India.

Biography Nathoo Khan was born in Amritsar, British India. His father Baba Balle was a tabla player. Nathoo Khan considered Ustad Ahmadi Khan, Ustad Allah Diya and Bhai Lal Muhammad as his mentors while he was training in music.

His uncle Feroze Din was one of his sarangi teachers. He first appearance in a sarangi playing performance was at Kaliyar Sharif where he played Raag Shudh Sarang, a Hindustani classical music raag. He later worked at the 'Pakistan International Airlines Arts Academy'.

During his career at Radio Pakistan, he composed music for a few films and radio plays.

Death Nathoo Khan died in 1971 after a short illness while on a tour of Europe.