Hindustani classical singer Ustad Rashid Khan dies at 55

Rashid Khan was born in Sahaswan, Badayun, Uttar Pradesh on 1 July 1968.

In April 1980, he relocated to Kolkata at 10 when Nissar Hussain Khan moved there with his grandfather.

Rashid Khan also showcased his blockbusters such as My Name is Khan, Jab We Met, Isaaq, Manto Mausam, Bapi Bari Ja, Kadambari, and Mitin Masi.

Ustad Rashid Khan got our highest civilian award Banga Bibhushan and our Sangeet Mahasamman too.

The classical vocalist was also awarded the Padma Shri in 2006 and the Padma Bhushan in 2022.

Rashid Khan died on January 9, 2024 at a private hospital in Kolkata.

Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said, "This is a great loss for the entire country and the entire music fraternity."