Gharana
Farrukhabad
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InstrumentTabla
TraditionHindustani
Legacy Profile(1892–1976)
Ustad
Ahmed Jan Khan
Notable Students
Pandit Prem Vallabh jiPandit Lalji GokhalePandit Nikhil GhoshJagannathbuwa Purohit(Vocal)Pandit Narayanrao JoshiPandit Bhai GaitondePandit Bapu PatwardhanShri Anand ShidhayeDr. Dhananjay PatkieRashid Mustafa ThirakwaUstad Zakir HussainPandit Chandra Nath ShastriPandit Anindo ChatterjeeNikhil GhoshZakir Hussain
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Biography
Ustad Ahmed Jan Thirakwa (1892 – 13 January 1976) was an Indian tabla player, widely regarded as the pre-eminent soloist of the 20th century and one of the most influential percussionists in Indian classical music. Known for his mastery of various tabla styles and finger techniques, he was a recipient of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1954 and the Padma Bhushan in 1970. His nickname 'Thirakwa' (shimmering) was given to him for his fast and clear finger work.
Profile last updated 2026-01-06