About Shafaat Ahmed Khan
Lived 1944 – 2005 (aged 60–61). Shafaat Ahmed Khan was an Indian percussionist and tabla.
Ustad Shafaat Ahmed Khan (20 May 1954 – 24 July 2005) New Delhi, India, was one of the leading tabla maestros in the field of Hindustani classical music.
Shafaat Ahmed Khan came from the "Dilli Gharana" (Delhi gharana) and was the son and disciple of tabla maestro Ustad Chhamma Khan who was a prominent exponent of the Dilli Gharana. Shafaat Ahmed Khan was famous for his mastery over clear 'bols' and melodious tone of the tabla, accompaniment (sangat) and systematic improvisation. During his active years he was one of the leading tabla maestros of India. Shafaat Ahmed Khan was a recipient of "Padma Shree" award in 2003.
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Who was Shafaat Ahmed Khan?
Indian musician
When was Shafaat Ahmed Khan born?
Shafaat Ahmed Khan was born in 1944 in New Delhi.
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Shafaat Ahmed Khan died on 24 July 2005.
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Shafaat Ahmed Khan was a percussionist and tabla.
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Shafaat Ahmed Khan was Indian.
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