Vilayat Khan

Vilayat Khan was a legendary Indian classical sitar player, celebrated for developing the 'gayaki ang' style, which emulates the human voice on the sitar. Hailing from the prestigious Imdadkhani gharana, he was a sixth-generation musician who began performing at a young age and enjoyed a career spanning over six decades. He was also a composer for films and a recipient of several prestigious awards, though he famously refused some of India's highest civilian honors.