Sultan Khan - A Lifestory

Here's an introduction for Sultan Khan: Sultan Khan, a name known for the sad sound of the sarangi, was a big person in the world of Indian music. He was here from 1938 to 2011. He left a mark on many musicians and people who listen to music. He came from a family with a lot of music history. He started his journey when he was very young. He got very good at the sarangi and made a special way of singing that got people all over the world. People knew he was good early on. He became an "A" grade artist at All India Radio. That showed how good he was. He was not just a performer. He also wrote music and tried new things. He pushed the limits of old music. A big thing in his work was when he worked with George Harrison in the 1970s. This work, which had the album "Chants of India" in 1997, showed Indian music to people all over the world. He got many awards. In 1991, he got the Padma Shri. It is one of the most important awards in India. His shows with the Indian National Orchestra were famous. He worked with many other musicians. Ustad Zakir Hussain often said he was a music genius. He remembered their shows together. His music still makes people feel good. Every note shows how great a master he was. What he did for Indian music is still very important. It changed music for many years.