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Ustad Abdul Karim Khan, Vocal artist of the Kirana gharana, Hindustani classical musician

Tradition

Kirana

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InstrumentVocal
FromKirana, Uttar Pradesh, India, India
TraditionHindustani
Legacy Profile(1872–1937)

Ustad

Abdul Karim Khan

Student of

Abdullah Khan

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Notable Students

Pandit Balkrishnabuwa KapileshwariGanapat Rao GuravRoshan Ara BegumSureshbabu ManeVishwanathbuwa JadhavSawai GandharvaKesarbai KerkarBhimsen JoshiHirabai Barodekar

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Biography

Ustad Abdul Karim Khan (1872–1937) was a renowned Indian classical singer and founder of the Kirana gharana. Known for his melodious and meditative style, he mastered the slow melodic development of ragas and brought a leisurely grace to thumri renditions. He was among the first Hindustani musicians to incorporate Carnatic elements into his singing.

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Profile last updated 2026-10-11

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