Ustad Allaudin Khan

Ustad Allaudin Khan was a renowned Indian classical musician and composer, considered one of the greatest sitar and instrumentalists of the 20th century. He founded the Maihar Gharana, a tradition of Hindustani classical music, and innovated by blending different musical styles to enrich Indian music. As a teacher, he trained many students, including famous musicians like Ravi Shankar and Nikhil Banerjee. His work emphasized deep improvisation, emotional expression, and technical mastery, leaving a lasting legacy that shaped the development of Indian classical music worldwide.