Gharana
Sikar
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InstrumentSarangi
TraditionHindustani
Legacy Profile(1940–2011)
Ustad
Sultan Khan
Notable Students
Vishal BhardwajSandesh ShandaliyaIlaiyaraajaGurdas Maan(Vocal)Falu(Vocal)Ikram KhanSabir khanDilshad KhanDeeyah(Vocal)Sandesh Shandilya(Music Composer)Deeyah Khan(Vocal)
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Biography
Ustad Sultan Khan (15 April 1940 – 27 November 2011) was an Indian sarangi player and classical vocalist belonging to the Sikar Gharana. He was one of the founding members of the Indian fusion group Tabla Beat Science, with Zakir Hussain and Bill Laswell. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian honour, in 2010.
Profile last updated 2026-01-06